Oops, that should read:
The economic models that will sustain this industry in the long term are
NOT entirely clear.
- John
John Eric Voltin
Mechanical Engineer
Agile Technology
512-633-0394
> Nicholas,
>
> I'm sorry to hear that you find all of this discussion on RP-ML to be
> "highly uesless". That is surprising from someone working as an RP
> technician. I hope you don't believe your career will be unaffected by
> the the topics recently discussed on RP-ML. Your role as an RP Technician
> and a Manufacturing expert could be dramatically altered as this industry
> develops and matures.
>
> Considering that the RP industry remains in its infancy and is far from
> being mature, such discussions seem normal and highly informative to me.
> I don't always agree with what I hear from other people, but it is
> imperative that I maintain an awareness of how other people perceive this
> industry. Beyond the basic technologies, people will determine the future
> of RP. I would claim that the actions and perceptions of people is a
> primary factor in determining the future of RP. The economic models that
> will sustain this industry in the long term are entirely clear. As with
> any industry, RP has many participants that must each find their place in
> our economic world.
>
> - John
>
> John Eric Voltin
> Mechanical Engineer
> Agile Technology
> 512-633-0394
>
>> I'm an RP technician (26 years old) still in college for manufacturing.
>> In the three years I've subscribed to the "RP-ML" I have learned very
>> little pertaining to the industry. This recent set of rants has been
>> amusing and mildly thought provoking but for the most part, highly
>> useless. No offense intended. I hope the last thread of roughly 50 posts
>> can be a springboard for some more useful conversation.
>>
>> ~nicholas rivers
>> nuhill technologies
>> nrivers@nuhill.com
>>
>
>
>
>
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