I don't think so. It's hype. There is this misconception that this "maker movement" is different from normal evolution that happens in small industry all over

I don't think so. It's hype. There is this misconception that this "maker movement" is different from normal evolution that happens in small industry all over the world. When you have certain tools, you can make some stuff for customer order. New tools just help with that. Additive manufacturing (3D printing) and modular electronics is just incremental improvement in tools available. When subtractive manufacturing (CNC) machines become cheaper, you can manufacture some stuff more easily and with smaller budget. Your local professional shops will always manufacture cooler things because they have better tools and knowledge. Cool things cost money. Mass manufacturing will always have edge because they can and more high tech machines and they can do things cheaper. Local shops do what they do today new technologies just help them. People with DIY level tools are left with legos.