ST. CHARLES — The staffers at 3DSHQ , a local 3D-printing supplies and services store, have a vision: In the not-so-near future, the 3D printer will be a common household appliance.

They're looking to help develop and serve that growing market.

“Almost everybody has a 2D paper printer,” said Shane McDuffie, the store's technical operations coordinator. “I kind of see that being for 3D printers as well, right down the road.”

The store, in addition to selling printers, materials and machine accessories, also offers services to industrial clients, user classes and design and printing services. Armed with about a dozen machines, McDuffie said the staff at 3DSHQ can help print items and files for customers who don't have access to a machine and or who want to test out the equipment.

3DSHQ

See Full Page