Concerns Raised About Second-Hand 3D Printers

Buying a used 3D printer? Learn about hidden costs like repairs and filament, and why new printers are much faster and easier to use.

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https://newsletter.tf/hidden-costs-of-buying-used-3d-printers-in-2024/

Used 3D printers can have hidden costs, unlike new ones which print 12 times faster than older models.

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https://newsletter.tf/hidden-costs-of-buying-used-3d-printers-in-2024/

AI is often seen as a catch-all for automation, but like the move to the cloud, hidden costs arise when outsourcing more work.

I came across an insightful comment on HackerNews about the rising costs of Google’s Gemini models. While more powerful and capable, I’d love to see a breakdown of their "COGS" — profit margin after OPEX and CAPEX. At some point, what feels like a "free" resource will have real cost implications.

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