You can hear the podcast on this play bar below
Or pick it up at this site:
http://3dprintingpodcast.com/3d-printing-radio-show-will-safer-materials-be-used-in-3d-printing/
You can print out a fork or spoon with your MakerBot, but if you use ABS plastic, it is not BPA-free. Luckily, new filaments that are safer to put in your mouth are being created for this specific reason, but they aren’t widely available yet. Many 3D printers have spaces where bacteria can easily grow if they aren’t cleaned properly, as well. In order to more safely-produced 3D printed food and kitchenware, there may be a need for an FDA-approved machine. People probably don’t want to eat genetically-engineered pizza off of toxic plates.
3D Printing Podcast also available on Stitcher and iTunes
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