I've been saying this for a while. I think all manufacturing will turn local at some point, though it may take decades still. If I ran FedEx/Kinkos, I'd be researching all the best 3D printers and trying to pick winners and losers.
A while back (seems like it's been about a year) Radio Shack solicited ideas to make their stores more relevant. I suggested they install 3d printers in every store to bring hobbyists back in.
