3D Printer of the Gods, Part 1

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3D Printer of the Gods, Part 1

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Sure 3D printers are cool, but where will they ultimately take us? In this episode of Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Robert and Julie discuss some of the amazing things happening in 3D printing, what the future will bring and whether it will destroy us all. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Mar 29, 2013

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