Can you 3D print a 3D printer?

The world of 3D printers seems limitless. People can create anything, from dollhouses to entire cars. But how are these 3D printers made? Do they 3D print 

? We asked software engineer and 3D printing enthusiast Joseph Bozarth to help us find the answer.

The world of 3D printers seems limitless. People can create anything, from dollhouses to entire cars. But how are these 3D printers made? Do they 3D print themselves? We asked software engineer and 3D printing enthusiast Joseph Bozarth to help us find the answer.
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