Amazon launches 3-D printing store

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Source: CNN

The future of retail: manufactured by a 3-D printer, delivered by drone.

That's the sci-fi scenario Amazon (AMZN, Tech30) is inching closer to with the launch this week of its 3-D Printing Store, which offers shoppers over 200 products, including toys, jewelry and home decorations.

The items are produced via 3-D printer, and can be customized by size, color, material or with personal text and images. A "personalization widget" lets you play around with different designs and preview your purchase before you buy.

"The introduction of our 3-D Printed Products store suggests the beginnings of a shift in online retail - that manufacturing can be more nimble to provide an immersive customer experience," Petra Schindler-Carter, Amazon's director for marketplace sales, said in a statement.

Read more: http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/29/technology/innovationnation/amazon-3d-printing/index.html?iid=TL_Popular

[closeupready]

1. Interesting.

Can I print me a new car?

[surrealAmerican]

5. Sure, as long as the car you want ...

... is small and plastic.

[tridim]

2. I want a 3D printed 3D printer.

I have Amazon Prime, so make it fast please.

[MannyGoldstein]

3. Reprap? nt

[DocwillCuNow]

4. Holding out for the 4D printers.... just in case I need to give a present to someone

I overlooked years ago.

[Aerows]

6. LOL!

[DavidDvorkin]

8. Here ya go

It's not time travel, but it is being called 4D printing:

http://www.sjet.us/MIT_4D%20PRINTING.html

[christx30]

9. Maybe I can finally get a 9th

birthday present from my friend Mike. I'm nearly 40 now.

[leokracey]

7. Recommend a 3d printer

This one is really worth.

http://www.amazon.com/Aurora3D-Printer-Precision-Three-Dimensional-Physical/dp/B00MHQDYI0/