Everyone likes to talk about how we don't NEED 3D printers in the homes, but consumers are not about what they need, they are about what they want.

How many people actually NEED an iPad compared to how many WANT to have one?

I believe 3D printers will follow the same path as the iPad. People will buy them as awesome toys, to make toys and phone accessories. They will not buy them to be practical instruments of manufacturing.

Disney predicts a 3D printer in EVERY household in under 10 years. This means 115 million units in under 10 years.

The technology will be adopted far faster than PC's were back in the day. HP is getting involved in Q2 of 2014, that will drive the market fast as well.

I see 3D printing as moving too fast for the "in store" market. I think people will try and "in store" method and then simply buy a $500 printer to use at home (after the quality of $500 printing gets just a little better).

Just my 2 cents!

Drew
Cofounder, CEO
https://3Dagogo.com