How enchanting and jaw-dropping it would be when you see a printer, printing 3D toys for your kid? How convenient and cost-saving it will be when you can produce toys for your kid; of his/her choice as many times as they want without actually moving out of your house? Feeling like I am talking about a fairyland where all this happens? No, all this is possible now through MakerBot Replicator.
MakerBot Industries is a Brooklyn, New York-based Company founded in January 2009 by Bre Pettis, Adam Mayer, and Zach Hoeken Smith producing 3D printers. These 3D printers instead of using ink, it spreads ultra-thin plastic layers, each melting into the layer below to create a 3D-object. They currently print with acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), high-density polyethylene (HDPE), polylactic acid (PLA), and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA).
The first few products introduced in the market of 3D printers are Cupcake CNC (introduced in March 2009) and Thing-O-Matter (introduced in September 2010). Currently they are providing three models of MakerBot Replicator; the 3D printer:
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MakerBot Replictor: It was launched in January 2012. The features include a dual extruder allowing two-colour builds, and electronics that include and LCD display and control pad for direct usr interaction without the need for a PC. With MakerBot Replicator, now you can invent the future and also be a hero around the house. You can make curtain rings, bath plugs, or create custom gift for special occasions. With this you have inexhaustible supply of awesomeness.
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MakerBot Replicator 2: It was launched in September 2012 with a resolution capability of 100microns and a massive 410 cubic inch build volume. It is the easiest, fastest, and most affordable tool for making professional quality models.
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MakerBot Replicator 2X: It was launched in September 2012 and is a full-featured desktop 3D printer for daredevils and experimenters to explore the frontiers of 3D printing. Equipped with two extruders and optimized for the traditional thermoplastic ABS filament, the MakerBot Replicator 2X is prepared for future developments in 3D printing. But to use this patience, know-how, and a sense of adventure is required. The benefit is that the build area retains heat better than the open chassis, allowing for faster and more reliable printing.
The company has also announced that it will be manufacturing its own plastic print material, with the goal of expanding the colour selection and experimenting with different material properties.
This innovation is a new revolution in world of printing. 3D printers will change the face of experimentation and will open the road to exploration of further innovations.
