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The Tipping Point of Labor and Automation
The other day we talked about mass-produced products being the only ones making it to the market. We stated that this was because they require high sales volumes to break-even. However, we also discussed that some manufacturing was able to be customized and more easily distributed. In the past, it required large capital investments to […]
The Robot/Application Arbitrage
More and more products can be produced and assembled by robotic assembly lines. Even services, such as those offered by CPAs and stock brokers, can now be performed by software tools or applications such as TurboTax or e-Trade. Recently, I read an article that said that with the threat of a monumental rise in the […]
The Coming Cottage Manufacturing Revolution
The only parts that make it into the mainstream are parts that can be manufactured in the tens of thousands. These large batches then require complex distribution channels and warehousing of inventory that ties up precious capital. With small-scale 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines, parts can be produced at the point of sale. […]
The New 3D World – Bits to Atoms
The world of the entrepreneur has been blown wide open by 3D technology. If you have an object you need to reproduce, you can use a 3D scanner to replicate it. Don’t have one? No problem! Go to your public library or another location, such as a Makers Space. Don’t want to leave the house? […]
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