Will 3D printing disrupt conventional manufacturing?

For manufacturers, the disruptive implications of 3D printing are massive. Evangelists envision that manufacturers can slash lead times and net huge cost savings in materials, labor and transportation. The global supply chain shrinks, and R&D cycles hit warp speed across collaborative design networks. Mass-personalized goods can be manufactured in a batch size of one, meeting business and consumer demand for products built to exacting specifications. More