It seems additive layer manufacturing comes in laser to metal format,
if so, acquring just one of these machines (although I realize at a ridiculously high price)
covers all the functionalities of many variations of CNC machines. (like mills, lathes, routers etc, of which I assume there are limitations on angular production)
Will this not cut the learning curve and rapid prototyping time significantly?
Or is there limitations in these type of rapid prototyping machines as well do you think?
I just think, learning and using many different machines these days on manufacturing is quickly becoming obsolete. What do you think? Is CNC still a must?