So it is with great excitement that I read stories like this, about people generating standard, useful lab equipment in house using 3D printers (Russel's blog is particularly relevant, as I could do with some custom mixed-width gel combs that aren't available commercially!).
Every story I read is one step closer to 3D printers becoming standard lab items, making me able to make my own
Update: I just did a quick search on Thingiverse (a repository of files and instructions to construct objects with tools like 3D printers and laser-cutters), and there already is a selection of electrophoresis parts available.
I have a feeling the DIYbio movement is going to run riot with this technology.