Culmination of 4 additive technologies.

OK, this blog is not supposed to be about 3D printing or even additive technology. It's just so interesting. This post from Andy Baluchi sums up several techniques. I'll try to lay off the subject for awhile:

http://bangshift.com/blog/watch-a-large-scale-model-of-a-1927-miller-91-race-car-get-entirely-built-of-3d-printed-parts-truly-amazing.html

Hybrid Additive/Machining center prototype from DMG/Sauer

What got my attention here is the ability to add 3.5 kilograms of material per hour (20 times faster than laser sintering).

http://www.mmsonline.com/blog/post/hybrid-machine-combines-milling-and-additive-manufacturing

Have you seen this alternative to compressed air?

I saw one of these a few years ago on a large Mazak gantry, but this one is for smaller, enclosed machining centers:

http://www.mmsonline.com/blog/post/behind-closed-doors