A few good rapidly prototyping images I found:
Dev: docking station

Image by R.Rasmussen
Example of quick prototyping
FDM Machine Brochure

Image by IsaacMao
You can get a complete functioned 3D Printer at about 30K US$
Rapid Prototyping Chinese Machine Shop
A few good rapidly prototyping images I found:
Dev: docking station

Image by R.Rasmussen
Example of quick prototyping
FDM Machine Brochure

Image by IsaacMao
You can get a complete functioned 3D Printer at about 30K US$