Replicators in TNG created an almost post-scarcity world where money was obsolete. Despite being aspirational, the Star Trek universe still has scarcity and financial inequities. When Gene ...

The fourth live-action "Star Trek" TV show made some mistakes along the way, but it was arguably held back by the time it was ...

In case you weren’t aware, having a 3D printer is nothing like owning a real-life Star Trek replicator. For one, replicators are usually found on Federation starships and not hype trains.

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Some people can even 3D print circuit boards to an extent. But the real goal is a Star Trek-style replicator that just pushes out finished products. Printing different components would be a key ...