Two years ago in an interview, Dr. Behrokh Khoshnevis predicted that 3D printed homes would be widespread within five years, and 3D printed high-rises within ten years. He also said that his Contour Crafting machines would be commercially available within a couple of years, and it looks as if they're right on schedule, as the Contour Crafting Corporation is now gearing up for series production of the robotic 3D printers. The production is happening with help from an investment from Doka Ventures, which is taking a 30 percent state in the company. Read more at 3DPrint.com: http://3dprint.com/178100/contour-cr...es-production/