Makerbot Replicator Cubed Announced

[Joe Larson (aka Cymon)]

I am really impressed by this list of features:

• Ability to send 3D files via wifi and bluetooth
  
• Sends you a message when the print is complete
  
• Will deliver the print to you with the optional autonomous robot attachment
  
• Huge 1000 x 800 x 500 mm build area from a 240 x 240 x 320mm form factor thanks tor XY-APB technology
  
• Ability to reliably print ABS, PLA, PVA, nylon, wax, ceramic, and new organic bacon filament all at the same time
  
• Lowest price point to date

I'm even more excited by their merger with 3DSystems. Finally Makerbot has hit the big time! Congratulations, guys. It's a bit sad that Thingiverse will be shut down but 3DSystem's cloud has always been a better service, right?

For more click here.

[Michael Carnright]

April fools. Right? Please?  I just bought my Rep2.

[David Kessner]

I really like the Feng-shui slicer that runs the extruder in a ways of Fung Shei!

[Joe Larson (aka Cymon)]

I honstely think switching to a chipped cartridge system is for the better. Why would you want to buy your filament from anyone but 3DSystems/Makerbot any more?

On Monday, April 1, 2013 9:25:00 AM UTC-6, Wingcommander whpthomas wrote:

Half the price of their now superseded printers! The spec says it prints polyethylene elastomer filament too. I really like the bright new colour schemes - on more goth black around the office.

[Eighty]

Just ordered mine on the phone. They're running an unadvertised special: buy today, and you get a parrot too!

[Steve Nicholls]

Nice, but my next printer is the 3D Play Doh printer  :

https://www.thinkgeek.com/product/f487/

Steve

[Steve]

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