New MakerBot Replicator is Announced Ready to Order!

[Eddie]

Here are the Details!

- New MakerBot Replicator. No longer being called the Replicator 2, Replicator 3 etc. Made for professionals to put on their desktop. Companies like NASA etc will have this printer. Good enough for professional but affordable enough for everyone.


11% larger build volume is 11% bigger then Replicator 2. 8inches X10inches X6inches. 100 Micron resolution, that can be switched to 200 microns or 300 microns.


Optimized for PLA filament. Has smart extruder that can tell you when you are out of filament. The smart extruder connects with magnets so it can snap off.


3.5 inch LCD display with vibrant colors. Tells you percentage done for a print. Tells you how much longer it will take to finish.


Can connect via USB cable, Wi-Fi, USB Stick, or Ethernet Cable. Can be shared over a network. Also it is cloud enabled.


Has Assited Build-plate leveling so you can print faster than ever. It allows you to move extruder to a point and tell you when it is leveled. You just turn the knob until the light goes on.


You can order it today at http://makerbot.com/replicator. Priced at $2,899. Starts shipping in February.

[Merko]

So, anybody other than me planning to buy this?

Only downside is the filament.. need makerbot filament to use it..atleast normal filament spools doesnt fit inside the printer

[Merko]

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[EveryDayIDream]

Congrats on your purchase Merko! I wish I could afford it right now.