5 Ways That 3-D Printing is Going to Shake Up Retail

3-D printing at retailers that are certified sellers of branded products will provide the advantages of validation — and perhaps offer warranties — for parts and products as well. For example, consider if a consumer prints a replacement part for his washing machine at home, but it turns out to be faulty and ends up causing water damage in his house. Until home machines gain some of the quality control feedback mechanisms that commercial-grade 3-D printers are just getting now, consumers may find it wise to leave those liabilities with retailers and manufacturers.