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		amelius on July 13, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: STEMFIE, a 3D-printable construction set toy > Injection molds start at 6 figures This was the same 30 years ago. Why is this stagnant?

buildbot on July 13, 2024 | [–]

It’s not, xeometry can do it for much less! Or hubs.com (now part of protolabs)

iancmceachern on July 14, 2024 | [–]

That's not accurate anymore

You can get a aluminum tool for a few thousand, and even 3d print tools.

Source - I run a molding company that does so in SF

Www.goldengatemolders.com

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