The mainstream media has latched on to the 3-D printing phenomenon and with that can come disillusionment. Talk of printing out your own shoes or a door knob at home may have caused the public and investors to have unclear views of companies like 3D Systems (DDD 6.93%), Stratasys (SSYS 2.97%), and Ex One (XONE +0.00%). In the video below, analysts Blake Bos and Isaac Pino talk about just how important consumer-focused 3-D printing is to the companies, and how investors should view them. Be sure to weigh in below if you think consumer-oriented printers are the key to the future of the companies.
Do Consumers Really Matter for 3-D Printing Companies?
By Isaac Pino, CPA and Blake Bos – Mar 15, 2013 at 6:31PM
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Motley Fool analysts explain the importance of the consumer in the 3-D printing industry and why you should care.
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