MakerBot Unveils Smart Extruder+

[p3dprint]

was extruder the issue with the 5th generation?
if this solves it does this become a desireable printer?

Ultimaker is announcing something new tomorrow...

[curious aardvark]

was extruder the issue with the 5th generation?
if this solves it does this become a desireable printer?

Ultimaker is announcing something new tomorrow...

no the 5th gen also has no heated bed. And for the money they charge you can buy some really serious machines with larger print volume, better made, faster printing and just all round superior.
The 5th gen, even if it works with a new extruder - is just a major step backwards in the evolution of desktop 3d printers. It's also massively over priced.
I have no idea why anyone still buys them.