Staples (SPLS) has partnered with 3D Systems (DDD -3.61%) to sell its Cube line of consumer 3-D printers online and in select stores. Shares reacted positively on the news, but Fool.com contributor Steve Heller doesn't believe it changes anything about the long-term prospects of a consumer-driven, 3-D printing revolution. Check out the video below to hear his thoughts on the subject and why he owns 3-D Systems over competitors.
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Staples Selling 3-D Printers Doesn't Change Anything
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The 3-D printing revolution isn't likely to be consumer-driven.
Rex Moore has no position in any stocks mentioned. Motley Fool contributor Steve Heller owns shares of 3D Systems. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems, Staples, and Stratasys and has the following options: Short Jan 2014 $36 Calls on 3D Systems and Short Jan 2014 $20 Puts on 3D Systems. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
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