Makerbot is a company that is continuously trying to come up with innovative ideas to improve upon consumer 3D printers. The 5th Generation Replicators have a lot of add features. However, it would be safe to assume that MakerBot has other things up their sleeves. One patent that they have filed reveals what might come next; a 3D printer that can automatically change build materials. More details on this patent along with some diagrams can be found at http://3dprint.com/3187/makerbot-3d-printer-invention/



What do you think? Will this be part of the next generation of MakerBots?

Would you like a printer that can do this?