We supply chemicals and supplies to nearly all DIYBio facilities (plug: http://store.p212121.com ). The number of facilities is definitely increasing and it will be interesting to follow as a long term trend.
Thanks, looks cheaper than Fisher for some things.
For the antibodies, do you have any validation data? Or, could you provide trial sizes priced under $50 (or free)? I think the $100 savings vs Abcam/Life Tech/CST etc. are negated by the lack of validation data and lack of brand recognition.
The article is correct about the trend of people looking for inexpensive alternatives to common lab equipment (centrifuging using a hand drill: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/diy-drill-centrifuge-174651/ ).
The big jump will happen as the quality becomes competitive with commercially available equipment.