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# 3D Printer Copies Itself
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/3d-printer-copies-itself/
- Published: 2005-03-20T03:29:50.000Z
- Updated: 2016-06-02T05:15:32.000Z
- Description: A self-replicating 3D printer that spawns new, improved versions of itself is in development at the University of Bath, UK. The…
- Author: Protein
- Tags: Seeds, #protein, #Import 2024-06-11 13:21

[A self-replicating 3D printer](http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7165&ref=protein.xyz) that spawns new, improved versions of itself is in development at the University of Bath, UK.

![](http://www.newscientist.com/data/images/ns/9999/99997165F1.JPG)

The "self replicating rapid prototyper" or RepRap could vastly reduce the cost of 3D printers, paving the way for a future where broken objects and spare parts are simply "re-printed" at home. New and unique objects could also be created.