I agree, the whole "Web meets world" concept is simmering and ready to boil. There are a lot of technologies (Laser cutters, CNC mills, 3D Printers, and POD) wh

I agree, the whole "Web meets world" concept is simmering and ready to boil. There are a lot of technologies (Laser cutters, CNC mills, 3D Printers, and POD) when combined with cool, web based design tools will enable people to make objects as easily as blogs. Services like Shapeways and Ponoko are starting to do this, but I think it is going to be companies focused on specific product categories who drive it to the mainstream.