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How long before we get replicators?



Depending on your criteria for success, minus 40 years[0] to plus infinity[1].

[0] 3D printing

[1] the Star Trek ones would need to aggressively cool what they materialise because of the heat released as the bonds form, to an extent that some claim isn't possible, but that isn't my field and I can't comment




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