SHould You Buy a 3D Printer Or Use a Printing Service?

Sculpteo just revisited and updated a study they did about the cost of 3D printing for both personal and professional applications, and this updated - and improved - version takes into account a wide range of factors and considerations. So should you buy a printer or order your parts from a 3D printing service bureau? The study examines factors such as 3D printing technologies have evolved, analyzing the cost to produce an individual object, considering any investment necessary, the cost of consumables and workforce costs and the current price of various printers plus installation costs. You can read the whole story here: http://3dprint.com/76629/sculpteo-report-buy-or-bureau/

Below is a look at an infographic from Sculpteo's findings:
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