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While I'm in favor of CNC'ing things on demand, it's doesn't scale very well. Machine time adds up - multiple tooling, batch processes like cleaning/finishing/
by stevenrace 13y ago
While I'm in favor of CNC'ing things on demand, it's doesn't scale very well. Machine time adds up - multiple tooling, batch processes like cleaning/finishing/painting,etc.
'The Market' seems to agree, as warehouse buildout (and purchasing) is booming right now - as it seems more economical to produce things in large runs and then hoard them in port cities like LA,New Orleans, Memphis, etc...
- InclinedPlane 13y agoNobody's attempted to build a fully automated, general purpose(ish) factory yet. I'm sure there'll be plenty of complexities and limitations, but there are limits and complexities with existing systems that we've just accepted as "the way things are". I'm fairly confident that general purpose automated manufacturing will become a reality and will be transformative, but I doubt it will completely take over the market. I'm pretty sure there'll be room for both.