NEWSFLASH: 3D Printers Are Still Really Neat!
Although in previous years, 3D printers were much more commonly used to alleviate overworked architecture and engineering students from their model-making duties, The New York Times reports that because the cost of a 3D printer has become so relatively inexpensive, in the upcoming years, people are likely to have one sitting at home. Bits Blogger Nick Bilton explains that this development is likely to change our (already confusing) concept of ownership and copyright law.
For more on the IP issues surrounding 3D printing, check out this great article we posted about this very topic back in August!