The open source world of MakerBot & Thingiverse: objects for free

Now that the open source concept has migrated from software to hardware, it's the right time for a hackable robot that can make "nearly anything", even copies of itself. The MakerBot Cupcake CNC is a computer numerical controlled machine that "prints" things in plastic. It's creators are self-described open source nerds who have kept all their work open- design files, board files, schematics for the electronics- so that their work can be improved upon. Original story here: http://faircompanies.com/videos/view/makerbot-open-source-self-replicating-stuff-making-robot/