Shocked industry insiders came away from a recent trade exhibition in South Korea with plenty to think about.
The presentation showing the uses for 3D printers had the most interest from the delegates. However, no-one expected to hear what was announced - that in only a few years time 3D printers may be able to produce a printer which doesn't paper jam 10 minutes before an important board meeting, that doesn't need to be turned on and off several times just to print out one sheet of A4, and with a likelihood of the user being covered in ink after changing a cartridge of only 10%.
A local technology blogger commented: 'I'm sceptical to say the least.'