The cost of rapid prototyping machines continues to plummet; the latest is the V-Flash, a $9,900 modeler from 3D Systems. At a desktop-friendly size of 25x26x27 inches, it feature a maximum build size of 7x9x8 inches and will be available later this year. It’s not clear from the website exactly what technology it uses, but it does appear to be a layer deposition process.