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When Will 3-D Printing Lose Its Novelty Status With Consumers?

It may be years before there's a printer in every home.

By Rex Moore – Jul 8, 2013 at 10:13AM EST

3-D technology is in wide use today in the industrial world, but how soon will 3D Systems (DDD +1.59%) and Stratasys (SSYS +0.00%) find mass acceptance in the home?

At the recent CE Week in New York City, Motley Fool analyst Rex Moore spoke with CNET's Paul Sloan, who moderated the panel "Bringing 3D Printing to Consumers." In this video, Sloan talks about the industry's road to mass acceptance.

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About the Author

Rex Moore
Rex Moore spent his formative years in Texas, and fought beside Davy Crockett at the Alamo. He currently travels the globe for TMF, bringing back video reports on conferences and companies that matter for investors.
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Rex Moore has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends 3D Systems and Stratasys. The Motley Fool owns shares of 3D Systems and Stratasys and has the following options: Short Jan 2014 $36 Calls on 3D Systems and Short Jan 2014 $20 Puts on 3D Systems. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. 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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