3D printing is a form of additive manufacturing technology where a three dimensional object is created by laying down successive layers of material. 3D printers are generally faster, more affordable and easier to use than other additive manufacturing technologies. 3D printers offer product developers the ability to print parts and assemblies made of several materials with different mechanical and physical properties in a single build process. Advanced 3D printing technologies yield models that closely emulate the look, feel and functionality of product prototypes.
A 3D printer works by taking a 3D computer file and using and making a series of cross-sectional slices. Each slice is then printed one on top of the other to create the 3D object. Since 2003 there has been large growth in the sale of 3D printers. Additionally, the cost of 3D printers has declined. The technology also finds use in the jewellery, footwear, industrial design, architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), automotive, aerospace, dental and medical industries.
The MakerBot Thing-O-Matic 3D printer is a breakthrough in 3D printing technology. MakerBot is an affordable, open source 3D printer. It makes almost anything up to 4"x4"x6". MakerBot allows you in exploring how to take a design from idea to printed object, this is a fast orientation with the links you’ll need. MakerBots print with ABS plastic.
Fully Automatic
The MakerBot Thing-O-Matic 3D printer comes with a new larger MakerBot Automated Build Platform v2.0 that will keep printing and printing. Automatically! The MakerBot Automated Build Platform is truly a revolution in 3D printing. Updated to be larger for the Thing-O-Matic, it allows you to have a print queue where your machine will clear the build surface between builds by printing, then ejecting. It prints objects one after another, turning your MakerBot into a little high-production factory that sits on your desktop.
Extremely Reliable
The MakerBot Thing-O-Matic 3D printer comes with the MakerBot MK5 plastruder which will give you thousands of hours of trouble-free printing. The hot end on this extruder is essentially unbreakable and the filament drive system is one of the strongest on the market.
Easy To Use
Connect to the MakerBot Thing-O-Matic 3D printer over USB and hit print—the machine will self-detect its position and start printing!
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