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Teague Presents Prototype As Product: 13:30 3D-Printed Headphones
3D printing really works as a product, if you introduce the aspect of customization. That is the added value over another process. In the case of these headphones, the plastic probably costs more than any other part.
When you consider Shapeways and Ponoko and the like, they make their money on the material and time, and that the cost or time would have been prohibitive in any other manufacturing method.
I've been interested in trying an idea like this for some time. I'd love to do shells for a phone, for instance. Instead of buying a protective cover to hide the case of the phone, you can make customized repeatable parts as the case. How many people buy a shiny new iPhone, with all of its glorious materials and then stick it inside a matte rubberized case that doubles its size?
In any case I love the discussion, idea, and effort. I would love to go into a rant about our modern disposable lifestyle. And these headphones are good platform to talk about cost, price, and value.
Cheers.