MakerBot milestone | 100,000 3D printers sold worldwide

Today, we set a new record in 3D printing with more than 100,000 3D printers sold worldwide. By providing the most accessible and user-friendly 3D printing experience, MakerBot is the first company in the 3D printing industry to reach this important milestone.

“Being the first company to sell 100,000 3D printers is a major milestone for MakerBot and the industry as a whole,” said Jonathan Jaglom, CEO of MakerBot. “MakerBot has made 3D printing more accessible and is now enabling businesses and educators to redefine the boundaries of what is possible. What was once just a product for makers and hobbyists has now evolved significantly and become an indispensable tool that is transforming the way students learn and businesses innovate.”

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To celebrate and thank those who strive for innovation, MakerBot is reducing the price of the MakerBot Replicator from 3’285.-CHF (incl. VAT) to 2’889.- CHF (incl. VAT).

 

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MakerBot milestones

MakerBot was one of the first companies to make 3D printing accessible and affordable. Since its founding in 2009, MakerBot has consistently pushed the boundaries of 3D printing possibilities and introduced numerous industry firsts. Thingiverse was the first platform where anyone could share 3D designs. It was launched before MakerBot was even founded. In 2009, MakerBot introduced its first 3D printer, the Cupcake CNCat SXSW. In 2010, MakerBot was the first company to present a 3D printer at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). In the meantime, 3D printing has developed into its own category at CES, with a large number of 3D printing companies from all over the world present.

After being acquired by Stratasys in 2013, MakerBot launched its fifth generation 3D printers in 2014, which were the first WiFi-enabled desktop 3D printers with an interchangeable Smart Extruder. Today, of the 100,000 MakerBot 3D printers sold, more than 40,000 are WiFi-enabled. Thingiverse also recently reached an important milestone when they announced 1 million uploads to their platform in October 2015.

MakerBot customers have created a number of amazing designs over the years that have changed industries and lives. For example, a carpenter from Johannesburg, South Africa, and a set builder from Seattle, Washington, were able to work together across a distance of 10,000 miles to create a prosthetic hand that has improved the lives of hundreds of people around the world. The Feinstein Institute is also using 3D printing technology to solve medical problems by printing replicas of tracheas for perfecting the tissue buildup they use in their patients.

MakerBot’s commitment to educators continues through the Thingiverse competitions, such as the MakerED and the Thingiversity S.T.E.A.M competitionsand through product offerings such as MakerBot in the Classroom and MakerBot Innovation Center are growing. Judging by the number of MakerBot Innovation Centers that have opened in the United States, such as at Penn State University and at the University of Marylandit is clear that 3D printing is an important part of educating students and preparing them for the demands of the working world.

“3D printing has become an important focus in our school for children aged five and up, using tools like MakerBot PrintShop™ and creating their own designs,” said Yolanda Valencia, Science and Technology Chair at Gulliver Middle School in Miami, FL. “Because the MakerBot 3D printers are so easy to use, our middle school students can be introduced to more advanced projects. Right now, they’re working together on a sustainable urban planning solution while learning essential skills like critical thinking, collaboration and product development that they’ll use for the rest of their lives.”

Tell MakerBot about your #MakerMilestones

MakerBot is also launching the #makermilstones social media competition. All participating customers have the chance to win one of three MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D printers to win. Whether it’s building prosthetic hands for children, progress in biotechnology or simply the loudest whistle for the Thingiverse competition Make it Loud competition, MakerBot wants to know what their #MakerMilestones have been over the years.

“We’re asking people on our social media platforms to share their #MakerMilestones with us,” said Colby Dennison, Vice President of Marketing at MakerBot. “Tell us about the moment 3D printing inspired you to change the way you work or led to a positive outcome for a student, colleague or friend.”

A panel of judges will select the best submissions from the 50 most popular posts on MakerBot’s social media platforms. MakerBot will award three 3D printers, including filament and MakerCare, to the winners so they can continue to inspire and inspire those around them. More details about the #MakerMilestones competition can be found here.