With all the hype, it's refreshing to see 3D-Printing's application to the "hard-sciences". A research team from University of Glasgow has used arudimentary 3d-printer to create their own customized labware --what they call 'reactionware' I can imagine this taking off in Academica, and maybe even in the industrial sector.

 

Check out the full article at Glasgow-3D-Printer.

Wow, that's pretty cool. I bet in 10 years time 3D printers are going to be everywhere. I need to get into the 3D model / schematics business

i'd be surprised if it takes 10 years to become widespread. Anyone can already use 3d printing through online companies.