Shapeways, “the Kinko’s of 3-D Printing,” Scores $5m From Union Square Ventures

[kiba]

For hackers, Makerbot just slashed their price for their 3D printer. Their starter kit is now 649 dollars, and the ultimate kit is about 900 dollars. Apparently, they're going to announce a new 3D printer. http://blog.makerbot.com/2010/09/22/makerbot-cupcake-cnc-sal...

(Not afflicted with makerbot in any way and still too poor to afford a Cupcake CNC)

[kevinholesh]

Or use a 3D printing service like http://cloudfab.com/ if you just like making the 3D .stl files.

[jonknee]

Considering Kinko's isn't around anymore, that may not be the best brand name to aspire to. But I guess if they get bought for $2.4b that's not the worst thing that can happen :)

[cliffkuang]

Don't miss the video of the printed fabrics---Pretty awesome stuff. Apparently, one designer is creating a bikini made out of it

[jared314]

Add a 3d scanner for personal sizing, and you could have a very nice custom "clothing" store...with a two week delivery delay.

[linerep43]

rad