Hillsboro library has 3-D printer for public


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HILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — Friends of the Hillsboro Public Library have donated a 3-D printer for public use.

KOIN reports (http://bit.ly/1HfbrcC) librarian Brendan Lax introduced the technology Monday at an open house. The $600 printer builds objects with plastic layers.

Lax created a small cat sculpture in 10 minutes and said it cost less than a dime.

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Information from: KOIN-TV, http://www.koin.com/

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