This printer can take an arbitrary 3D model and spit it out in a few hours, and at room temperature. The CERES printer. But the researchers do point out that there is some work involved.

However this week Sculptify has unveiled a new pellet 3D printer they have created called the David 3D printer that uses plastic pellets which are melted within the machine to print 3D models. The ...

The case in point is German-based David-laserscanner - a system that lets users turn everyday objects into 3D models at a low cost. David-laserscanner currently offers two types of scanning units.

The David 3D Printer project is currently over on the Kickstarter crowd funding website looking to raise $100,000 pledges to make the jump from concept to production.