"3D Printer Hacked for Laser Printing Polymers"

TL;DR
Researchers in Sweden have successfully hacked a 3D printer to function like a laser printer, enabling the printing of various polymers without the use of solvents or chemicals. This advancement in additive manufacturing could lead to rapid production of complex structures without the need for multiple components.
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