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The fantastic thing about using 3D printing
services is that I'm able to run a business with
tools that these companies have created—
to experiment with different materials and
new products inexpensively and with little
overhead. In the past, creating a prototype
could be costly, and production of even a
limited run of items could be thousands of
dollars. Also, I'm able to keep a limited in-
ventory on hand because I can restock it
quickly. This beats previous business models
where I might have needed to order a cargo
container full of pieces from overseas.
There are more advantages to using 3D
printing services than just running a busi-
ness. We're coming into a new era where
mass customization is driving the produc-
tion of new objects. Access to these technol-
ogies is now open to everyone, from begin-
ners making character models with Mine-
craft to doctors making personalized pros-
thetics.
For example, if you'd like to create your own
phone case or dishware, but don't have any
3D modeling experience, you can use one of
the many “creator” programs to make your
own customized item. Sculpteo and the So-
ciety for Printable Geography recently re-
leased an app to create iPhone cases with the
terrain of your favorite place. Shapeways lets
you create a sake set by playing around with
the shape of curves. These apps let you cre-
ate your own unique manufactured item
with minimal cost.
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