Shapeways - the app store for 3d designers.

Shapeways - the app store for 3d designers. “Shapeways is not only turning peoples’ designs into realities, but also offers an instant route to market.” Great perspective on the paradigm shift taking place NOW!
http://www.thestreet.com/story/11815386/1/shapeways-the-future-of-3d-printing.html

I think the biggest misconception people have about 3D printing, is that it is a replacement for mass manufacturing. Let’s be clear: It’s not. There will always be cheaper ways of mass producing products, even multi-material products.

I think it’s a replacement for mass manufacturing in that it replaces the idea of mass production, not that it is capable of out-performing it at its own game…