0 The MakerBot Replicator 2 - The Best in 3D Printing

So here's a new addition to my wishlist! The replicator 2! It's bigger, faster, more efficient and sturdier than the original replicator. Plus it's "Hand-assembled in Brooklyn, NY". It's now considered the best 3D printer in existence and has set a benchmark for future ones. But in addition to the upgrades which make it a fantastic machine, there is an increase in price which make it a deal breaker for many buyers. According to the CEO of MakerBot, the Replicator was designed with the serious designers in mind, not the tinkerers. So let's see what all has the Replicator to offer.

A mere look at the Replicator 2 tell us that it can do some serious stuff. Of course! The body is now made of  powder-coated steel with PVC which themselves give an aura of profesionalism around the printer. In addition to better look and feel, MakerBot has added a new plastic called PLA based on corn which doesn't expand on heating, so doesn't contract on cooling. This results in less cracking and better models! Another really good advancement is the increase in resolution. Earlier, the Replicator used to print in layers of 270microns, but the Replicator 2 does that in layers of only 100 microns. It means that the layers of plastic are paper thin.

Another good thing is that it comes fully assembled and you only need to plug the power in to get started. The biggest complaint that has been addressed is the levelling system. The upgraded version has a three point system rather than a four point one carried by the original model, and is much easier to use. It also has a 37% increase in the printing volume.


To run the beast, there's a new CAD software called the MakerWare, which is easily one of the better CAD tools. You can drag, drop components on a virtual building platform and also tweak them, either independently or simultaneously.
You would you like to get a slice of 3D printing? Thought so! You can just go out and order the printer online! Except that it costs $2,199 and has a 3 month waiting period which can be even more if you want to get it shipped from the states to any other country.


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