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I disagree completely. This is like saying that because mainframes were being replaced by personal computers, there was not going to be money with them, when in
by forgottenpaswrd 14y ago
I disagree completely. This is like saying that because mainframes were being replaced by personal computers, there was not going to be money with them, when in fact the opposite thing happened with Apple being one of the biggest companies in the world.
Computers like the Rasperry Pi cost now $45 and are more powerful that million dollar IBM machines of the past. The same is going to happen with expensive industrial equipment like laser cutters, 3d printers or metal discharge model making tools as patents expire.
Different quantities, different margins, but a business after all.
- greggman 14y agoI think the guy has a point but I agree it's premature. It's like saying their us no point in making printers for computers because eventually we'll be a mostly paperless society. His point seems correct that ultimately you'll just use the 3d printer you have to print another 3d printer. But that day is a long long way off. There's at least 10 or 20 years ahead for companies to make money selling 3d printers.