Makemode is a 21,000 square foot facility in Brooklyn that supports designers from prototyping through production and market, with a focus on ethical production and local jobs. It offers digital fabrication tools like 3D printing, CNC milling and laser cutting. 3D printing has evolved from its first commercial printer in 1986 to now include methods like FDM, DMLS, SLS and more, though there are limitations related to material properties, speed, size and cost to consider for design and conventional manufacturing.