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I wish there was a "Kinkos for 3D printing". It seems like the old copy shop model will work for 3d printing for a while.

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http://spaces.makerspace.com/makerspace-directory

They exist, you just have to know what to look for! :) Libraries are increasingly getting 3d printers which you can use. I was at a space yesterday called Hatch in Boston that is totally free and volunteer run.

There are monthly subscription based spaces such as Artisan's Asylum[1] in Cambridge, MA that are full of all the equipment you could possible need for larger projects. They are also great because being surrounded by other makers is great conversation!

[1] https://artisansasylum.com/

am I missing something or is their directory account / password protected?

There's Shapeways. I've ordered a couple pieces from them and both turned out well.

There is! http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/products/3d-printing/

There service is provided by Sculpteo and is not an in-store service. I cannot just go into the store and get something printed like I can with a copy job.

I don't follow this stuff too closely, but isn't that what http://www.shapeways.com/ is?

I've used http://3dhubs.com a few times with good results, quicker and cheaper than shapeways, and (at least at the places I've printed) whoever is printing for you might give some suggestions/pointers if they think something isn't gonna work well. It's more of an "Uber for 3dprinting" than a Kinkos though.

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