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

3. Newer small retail businesses will grow out of 3-D printing's possibilities. Services like Shapeways are already empowering up-and-coming retailers to produce and sell 3-D designed jewelry, accessories, toys and other goods. Inviting users to "turn ideas into products," these services can put made-to-order production and sales capabilities into the hands of artists and designers new to the retail space.