A Teeny 3D-Printed Printing Press, Thanks Gutenberg


The printing press was first invented in 1440 AD by Johannes Gutenberg. It’s not so related to our daily lives immediately, nevertheless it’s a expertise that endlessly modified the trail of human historical past. Now you possibly can whip one up your self utilizing this teeny design from the [3DPrintingEnthusiast]!

Don’t count on to be making broadsheets with this factor—it’s a strictly table-top sized unit made on a 3D printer. Nonetheless, it does the job! The mattress, body, paper holder, and clamps are all 3D-printed. Nevertheless, you will want some minor extra provides to finish the carriage and inkballs.

As on your printing plates, you might exit and supply some historic lead sort—or you might simply 3D print some as an alternative. The latter might be simpler if you happen to’re residing in 2024 like yours really. Who is aware of, although. 2028 may very well be a banner yr the place printing presses roar again to prominence. Strive not to consider the worldwide scale disasters that will make {that a} actuality.

In any case, there’s bought to be some form of irony about 3D-printing a printing press on a 3D printer? Maybe, maybe not. Debate it under!