Retail to use 3D printers for prototyping and cloud manufacturing
3D printing for masses is no longer a sci-fi concept. Pretty soon all consumers will be able to print out a teapot, towel holder or an ashtray at home instead of making a trip to a supermarket. While this is great news for consumers, stores fret about their shrinking profits. But is a 3D printer a threat to retail or, quite the contrary, a brilliant opportunity?
