Several years ago I was tasked with researching and purchasing a replacement 3D printer for the company I was working for at the time. A table top version was only around $30k. I'm not sure how compatible the plastic and elastomer printers are with the metallic ones, but the concept is the same. Awesome stuff! There were flexible models where it was as soft as a childs toy. Others were rigid, fairly clear when sealed, but they were paintable which allowed us to offer prototypes to clients for fit (govt) without a lot of expense. This is a really fun and interesting technology!!
Moosie