/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/tangibot-an-open-source-3d-printer-to-replicate-makerbot-but-stirs-controversyplayers.brightcove.net/.../index.html With the rise of the internet came an increase in the exchange of product details. Open source products give us their designs and promote free redistribution throughout the community. Some examples, of great...en-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/technologies/robotics/b/blog/posts/tangibot-an-open-source-3d-printer-to-replicate-makerbot-but-stirs-controversyTue, 04 Sep 2012 19:57:15 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:de8c9d61-1222-42f0-8bee-93fa719e1410DAB1<p>Yes, this is the downside of sharing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If you make something to sell as a business, it is only a matter of time before you get competitors and it has always been a price issued.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Most successful businesses keep bringing out new and improved models each year to keep one step ahead of the copycats.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With 3D printing, there is so much enthusiasm, that people want to get involved for the lowest price.&nbsp; Since people usually only buy one, it is very difficult to build&nbsp; up brand loyalty, unless you make upgrade kits available to old owners.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Face it, business is tough.&nbsp; That is why many good ideas fail as products.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just my opinion,</p><p>DAB</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=14603&AppID=36&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">