Nokia To Release Lumia Case Design Files For 3D Printers 129
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Soulskill
from the making-diy-easier dept.
from the making-diy-easier dept.
another random user sends this news from the BBC:
"Nokia is releasing design files that will let owners use 3D printers to make their own cases for its Lumia phones. Files containing mechanical drawings, case measurements and recommended materials have already been released by the phone maker. Those using the files will be able to create a custom-designed case for the flagship Lumia 820 handset. The project makes Nokia one of the first big electronics firms to seriously back 3D printing."
Re:Awesome (Score:2, Informative)
No one is saying that.
The complaint is that they killed off Meego to get a couple bucks in a deal that is now killing them. It does not matter if MS or Google or Apple gave them the money, what matters is Nokia is dying from this deal.
Re:So does this actually benefit anyone, or is it (Score:4, Informative)
There's a shop I walk past everyday where I could go and print something in 3D , a phone case would be perfectly harmless thing and cheap enough to just to try it out. At some point I imagine there will be more printers, both at home and in shops.