>>> /printed in stainless steel/ ?? I think you mean something else than I
>>> do read... :-)
>>
>> Google "DMLS" - most rapid prototyping houses will do it, our local one
>> does.
>>
>
> I am showing my age... ;-)

If it makes you feel any better, if it weren't for the fact I deal with 
them for my job then I wouldn't have had a clue what was possible either...

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Am 22.07.2013 17:19, schrieb Eriban:

> For creating objects from stainless steel, Shapeways actually does not use a
> die-cast either. As far as I understand it, glue is printed on thin layers of
> metal powder, which results in a fragile structure. This then is post-processed
> into a strong metal object. I assume by first removing unused powder and next
> hardening it, presumably by applying heat, but now I am just guessing. Some
> details can be found here: https://www.shapeways.com/materials/steel

BTW, they've just announced gold plated brass as their newest material. 
Nice smooth finish, somewhat like the silver.

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