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Interesting development!

As an inventor aiming to build some prototypes, would it make sense to reach out to some of the 3D printing type companies for mock-ups?

I figure my ideas - consumer devices for home use - don't really fit the Etsy platform for sales. However, after a couple rejections from investor platforms, I'm definitely willing to strike out on my own with some patience. Does anybody think going to one of these entities might be a viable path?

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Place like this are popping up all over: http://nydesigns.org/what-we-do/fablab/

You might reach out to the mechanical engineering department at a local university. Boise State University has some pretty nice equipment and they offer paid 3D printing services to the public. We have used their services multiple times for prototypes on products we are working on to pretty good success.

Thank you very much, I did not think of that avenue. Considering how many universities there are within an hour's drive (more than I have fingers!) I'm hoping one might do such things. Much appreciated.

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