re: The Guardian: 1981 News Report on the Future of the Internet

Translating computer world to physical world isn't as easy. Even today in manufacturing, materials are not all made from the same stock. Even plastics vary by many factors. I don't think a single 3d machine can replicate those variables which means you need multiple stocks. And then you have to piece everything together. Manufacturers have assembly lines with little Asian women with small skilled fingers putting these things together. I just don't see it happening.