The MakerBot 3D Printing Ecosystem

The accessibility of the MakerBot 3D Ecosystem is unmatched and no other 3D printing company has such a comprehensive all-round 3D Ecosystem. The MakerBot 3D Ecosystem is comprised of all things MakerBot that help make 3D printing easier and more accessible for everyone. It includes hardware, software and apps, filament, accessories, support/services and so much more.

The latest (5th) generation of MakerBot Replicator 3D printers are the latest elements of the MakerBot success story in 3D printing which began in 2009 and they are taking the concept of 3D printing to a whole new level by adding many aspects that help customers to easily operate their MakerBot Replicator.

The first central element is MakerBot Desktop, the software solution that helps you start and monitor your printer from your computer, keeping track of your print history and your print files as well as offering quick access to Thingiverse. Thingiverse itself is another element of the Ecosystem, being the world’s largest platform for 3D design and printable files, with more than 700,000 downloadable files and over 1,000,000 downloads per week. It is accompanied by MakerBot Digital Store, where expert designs from MakerBot’s skilled design team can be bought and printed.

Even on the move, the MakerBot 3D Ecosystem lets you keep a close eye on your MakerBot Replicator and your print files. Mobile apps like Thingiverse and MakerBot Mobile can help you to organise your print files and monitor your printer and print process from your mobile device. MakerBot PrintShop app helps you to easily create 3D printable objects and send them to your printer right from the iPad.

Another crucial part of MakerBot 3D Ecosystem is the Smart Extruder. It detects missing filament and then automatically saves your print by pausing it. The Smart Extruder can be replaced in minutes to reduce downtime, it helps to calibrate the build plate, communicates with your MakerBot Replicator and, of course, it perfectly extrudes MakerBot Filament. This high-performance filament is yet another part of the Ecosystem. It is optimised for best results with the MakerBot Replicator 3D Printer range. With the release of new composite filaments in early 2016 the 5th Generation of MakerBot Replicator 3D Printers will reach their highest potential yet. With an easy swap of the Smart Extruder your MakerBot Replicator can be made fit for several different PLA composite filaments, from metal to stone and wood.

All this is completed by MakerBot's unmatched support and service structure, with MakerBot Authorised Service Centers strategically positioned all over Europe, for best customer experience and fast and easy services.

All this makes MakerBot the most advanced offering for 3D printing on the market. It covers every element from the design to the ready-printed object. 

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