Light to Matter Assembly

[SpyderEdgeForever]

http://www.mnn.com/green-tech/research- ... replicator" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.inverse.com/article/4188-ph ... replicator" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I've considered this idea for years, it would be even beyond nanotech. Instead of or in addition to mechanical molecular assemblers and positioners, one would use energy and light to steer molecules and atoms and also assemble particles right from light into matter. We need a cheap and efficient way to do this at lower temperatures but this is a good start.

[enduraguy]

http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2 ... Z0TQvcpA0N" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
This is cool too.

[SpyderEdgeForever]

Thank you for posting that, enduraguy. Very good development there!

The polymer variations of what can be done will continue to grow, and also other materials will be used and added to the overall mix. Imagine what we can do once we get reasonably cheap home 3d printers that can build in stainless steel and polymer equal to factory produced and heat treated parts.

[enduraguy]

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