The more likely scenario, I argued, is for apps and websites to become more intertwined. The future of the Internet isn't a choice between these two poles. It is, instead, the story of network connectivity infecting every corner of our lives.
The ability to customize a 3D printed item before you buy it - just by using your browser - is an exciting option, one that takes advantage of 3D printing's ability to economically print one-offs with modest variations.