There was a 3d printed skull medical breakthrough that is a step up from the ecological story that was discussed Monday. It is definitely more medical in nature and definitely not simply plastic surgery. This helps with a foundation of advancement of materials and safety. In concert with a new Akron company that specializes in recycling plastic there could be a major leap in ecological responsibility and quality. Both important factors in current day material science. But what about economic responsibility?
Facebook also created waves in the transitional space. Because of the ultimate merging of the digital space with brick and mortar this story will impact industries for years to come. Needless to say a 2 billion dollar investment is expected to change the landscape. A company that has not brought a single product to market and has only been in existence for 18 months has garnered this type of investment. Personally and looking down the road this has me concerned. As a 30 something and tech enthusiast I saw the tech bubble burst in the 2000s and it made many guys my age alot of money. As far as the industry was concerned it was not the healthiest for innovation and a strong foundation for the future. Money basically was louder than sound business principles. Now iteration of prototypes have been happening even faster with 3d printing involved. Will this spiral out of control, with social media buzz, rapid prototyping and acquisitions it easily could.