You'd be amazed at how cheap mass produced injection molded parts are, 3D printing won't ever come close to those prices. Also you're forgetting about the assem

You'd be amazed at how cheap mass produced injection molded parts are, 3D printing won't ever come close to those prices. Also you're forgetting about the assembly cost which is the Chinese advantage. Really I don't think it will change even the prototype industry much, maybe for first runs but for production models I like to select the finish, shine, paint, etc and a 3D printer just can't do that at the same cost. Even comparing turnaround time, I can get a prototype rushed from order to me in 24 hours for less than a $1000. If you're willing to wait a week, a few hundred and it looks like a factory part.