Voice unlocking 3D

Potential for Consumer 3D Printers

Thesis

With a voice revolution slow rolling into today’s technology spotlight, I think there is a chance for it to revive an older dried up revolution with it. Provided there is a 3D printer that is consistent enough and produces a high enough quality result. I think that a proper voice app and a robust library of items to print could help 3D printers make their way into more households.

Reluctance

I think what stalled the first 3D printing revolution for regular consumers is several vital factors; price, quality, lack of uses. Ultimately though I think most people aren’t convinced that they want one in their home, even the sleekest designs that might pass in the living room are coupled with the maintenance and involvement it takes to use one. The necessary time investment it takes to learn how to use the technology is still too high for most people, and if the most popular services like Prime indicate time is a person’s most valuable commodity. Even when the benefits are so broad, it just isn’t justifiable.

Most budget 3D Printers require lots of tweaking and regular maintenance to keep them running up to par.

Tangible Benefits

Companies should step in and create a concrete set of benefits to justify a 3D printer. A consumer should look at a printer and think I can print this line of objects in my home with this. It could be…