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ST replicator tech was based on transporter physics.

ER — 12/1/2012 1:34:50 AM (archived)

You could even replicate a cheeseburger, providing you had a genuine individual to copy from, or at least, a detailed engineering drawing.

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So.....do you think a *replicator* would solve the world's problems??? - Jody - 11/30/2012 5:24:49 PM
- Not at all - FrankC - 11/30/2012 9:37:08 PM
  - Our future in 3D - TB - 11/30/2012 10:21:37 PM
    - Has there been any progress in 3d printers - ER - 11/30/2012 11:20:26 PM
      - The build-up devices I've actually seen operate worked with at least two different materials. - TB - 11/30/2012 11:42:58 PM
- Are you talking about a Star Trek replicator? - RobVG - 11/30/2012 5:49:26 PM
  - "...there would be serious economic consequences." - ER - 11/30/2012 6:11:46 PM
  - Re: Are you talking about a Star Trek replicator? - Jody - 11/30/2012 5:54:51 PM
    - ST replicator tech was based on transporter physics. - ER - 12/1/2012 1:34:50 AM

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