Speaking of Shapeways, they are going to open a production facility in New York. Currently they're based in the Netherlands. Hopefully this will mean lower prices and quicker turn around time for people here in the states.

http://www.betabeat.com/2011/11/17/shapeways-plans-to-build-a-new-york-production-facility-with-that-5-1-m-it-just-picked-up/

Steve S