That book you wanted not on the shelf at the library, or out of stock at the store? No problem – just get one printed up while you wait, Espresso style. This technology is going to do strange things to the publishing industry – but for better or for worse?
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This has been a feature and goal of manufacturing for years: Mass production in volumes of one. Flexible manufacturing systems can make a high variety of parts limited only by tooling and fixtures to hold the parts. Publishing is late to the game, about twenty five years late.