The future of manufacturing seems to be based on more than just-in-time production, but made-to-order 3D printing of parts. Virginia-based Print-A-Part 3D, which will fully launch on January 1, is stocking their cyber-shelves now for their new business model. For a fee, you can download STL files for parts like screws, nuts, bolts, and more to print out on your FFF/FDM 3D printer. The Print-A-Part community includes hundreds of designers creating these parts. Read the full article for more details on this innovative business: http://3dprint.com/33355/print-a-part-3d/ ‎


Below is a screenshot from Print-A-Part 3D's marketplace: