Looking to invest in a 3D printer for your library MakerSpace?  Check out these recommendations:

The Best 3D Printers On The Planet

http://www.businessinsider.com/best-3d-printers-2012-12?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Falleyinsider%2Fsilicon_alley_insider+%28Silicon+Alley+Insider%29

1. If you want a printer that’s the best entry level device, get a Printrbot LC.
2. If user community is your priority, get a Replicator 2.
3. If ease of use is your priority, get the Afinia H-Series.
4. If speed is your priority, get the Ultimaker.
5. If reliability is your priority, get a Cube.
6. If price is your priority, get a Printrbot Jr.
7. If you want the highest possible print quality, get a Type A Series 1.
8. If you want the quietest possible printer, get a Felix 1.0.
9. If you want to rude the cutting edge, get the Form-1.

Check out the post, it includes list prices.

http://www.businessinsider.com/best-3d-printers-2012-12?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Falleyinsider%2Fsilicon_alley_insider+%28Silicon+Alley+Insider%29#did-you-get-a-new-ipad-for-the-holidays-10

Other interesting links about 3D printing:

Best Gift Ever: A 3D Printer

HBR Blog Network

http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/12/best_gift_ever_a_3d_printer.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+harvardbusiness+%28HBR.org%29

Top Ed-Tech Trends of 2012: The Maker Movement 

Inside Higher Ed

Read more: http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/hack-higher-education/top-ed-tech-trends-2012-maker-movement#ixzz2GkkQ4K4H

Here’s Why Wired’s Former Editor Thinks 3D Printing Is More Than Just A Fad

Read more: http://blog.3dprintingmodel.com/2012/12/heres-why-wireds-former-editor-thinks-3d-printing-is-more-than-just-a-fad/#ixzz2GklCv1ZY

Stephen