Before I actually begin my semester long journey into the realm of 3D printing I must mention that I have only the faintest ideas of what is possible and isn’t regarding the technology in its present state.  I’ve watched a few video clips in the past, courtesy of YouTube, that show great promise concerning 3D printing and how it can conceivably shape the world by providing the opportunity to capitalize on ideas, do away with “old-school” thought like economies of scale, and allow people to create things once thought impossible due to aspects like complexity per the limits of traditional materials and methods for construction and creation.  Consequently, I also saw someone 3D print a knife that was so dull it couldn’t cut through paper (in this video the individual actually tears a hole and pretends the knife is doing the work!), so I know that certain aspects of the technology aren’t really viable or directly available to the average person.  Much like prior tech ventures (personal computers, cellular phones, etc…) the technology is in a relatively infant state and is looking to blossom into something special that has the potential to find its way into ever individuals home for personal use.  Aside from the fact that I am venturing forth into unknown territory regarding 3D printing, I am not too much of a blogger or social media user so this is all new to me; let’s begin!