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Old 09-06-2017, 07:48 AM   #11
Michael Thayne
 
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Default Re: How hard is it to acquire raw materials for 3D printing?

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Originally Posted by Phil Masters View Post
As TS doesn't have transmutation of elements, though, there will still be limitations.
Though asteroids are quite rich sources of raw materials. If you're on a metallic asteroid, volatiles might be an issue, while on a volatile asteroid, metals might be an issue, but you shouldn't need to import materials from a great distance.
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