Early 3D Adopters: Who's Doing 3D Printing?

The UPS Store has its Stratasys uPrint in the front window where people walking by can see it working. "While the technology isn't new, it's new to people on the street."

This level of trust extends beyond the general public to larger companies, as well. "When their own machines are full, engineers and prototype designers come to us because we're a brand that they know," says Jones.