Chris Elsworthy, CEO of Robox, takes a look at the differences in the development levels of the hardware and software involved in the 3D printing space. While low-cost, high-quality 3D printers are becoming a reality, particularly in the desktop realm, CAD software isn't quite as accessible to many users. While makers are able to download designs from communities such as Thingiverse and Shapeways, they aren't always able to adjust the design to their custom needs, and thus settle for a design that might be almost, but not quite, what they were looking for. For some insight into the disparity between the hardware and software spaces, check out Elsworthy's insights: http://3dprint.com/47718/3d-printer-hardware-software/