I hope this is more of a proof of concept. I think this is an example of part of the future of manufacturing. Some things will be built from COTS parts. Othe

I hope this is more of a proof of concept. I think this is an example of part of the future of manufacturing. Some things will be built from COTS parts. Others will be built as custom one offs. Obviously there will be products made with a hybrid of methods of building things. But increasing there will be an industry of people taking products and modding or rebuilding them. From people who upgrade cars, to modding watches for a unique look. Or taking a common product like an expresso maker and make it open like this, which could end up creating a market for COTS parts instead of modding old products. As much as people are excited about 3D printing and high end technology for manufacturing, rebuilding and upgrading old junk has huge potential, as companies converting old cars into EVs have found.