Want to know the future? Watch the movies it seems is the answer. Shape shifting design, from 3d printing to 4d printing to self assemblies and shape shifting objects...Exciting!
3d printing, it's just beginning to hit mainstream, so beyond what it is, how will it affect it? Good question. One way is the development time gets cut to really really short times, from 4-6 weeks to make a prototype by hand, couple hours,...this is crazy, annnnnnd cue the future. More here.
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engadget reports that ASUS teams up with Leap Motion and that pc's will have 3d motion control, this year! earlier it was reported that the unit would retail at $70.00 usd. So, awesome.