Consumers Not Impressed With 3D Printing

Lucas123 (935744) writes "Putting a 3D printer beside the coffee maker in every home, as some manufacturers hope will happen someday, is a long ways from reality as consumers today still don't understand how the technology will benefit them, according to a new study. The study, by Juniper Research, states that part of the problem is that killer applications with the appropriate eco-system of software, apps and materials have yet to be identified and communicated to potential users. And, even though HP has announced its intention to enter the 3D printing space (possibly this fall) a massive, mainstream corporation isn't likely to change the market."

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[Highland Deck Box]

if they could create a 2D printer that wasn't a crotchety piece of shit, then people would be more excited. I don't look forward to trying to unjam some 3D printer nozzles full of melted plastic.

The Big Bang Theory quote time

[smooth wombat]

Raj and Howard in front of a 3d printer:

Raj: Ooh. I, I think it's done.

(Opens door to printer)

Raj: It worked! We printed a whistle.

Howard: Amazing. You realize these things go for 25 cents a pop at a party store.

Raj: And we made it in only three hours!

Re:HP might make it work, but with DRM.

[Anonymous Coward]

recirculating-ball nuts

Hey! This is a family website.