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3D Printing Software & Apps
Cloud-Powered 3D Printing
MAKERBOT CLOUDPRINT™
Print and monitor your project - from your browser straight to your MakerBot 3D Printer. Add the Print from CAD integration for your favorite CAD program and start a print in just two clicks.
PREPARE AND LAUNCH 3D PRINTS FROM ANYWHERE
Open a native CAD file in MakerBot Cloud, adjust your print settings, and start a print on your connected MakerBot 3D printer. No downloads or updates required.
Cloud-Powered 3D Printing
MAKERBOT CLOUDPRINT™
Print and monitor your project - from your browser straight to your MakerBot 3D Printer. Add the Print from CAD integration for your favorite CAD program and print in just two clicks.
PREPARE AND LAUNCH 3D PRINTS FROM ANYWHERE
Open a native CAD file in MakerBot Cloud, adjust your print settings, and start a print on your connected MakerBot 3D printer. No downloads or updates required.
Streamline Your 3D Printing
Discover, import, prepare, manage, monitor, and share your 3D prints. MakerBot’s software and apps optimize and streamline the 3D printing process for any workflow or environment.
Streamline Your 3D Printing
MAKERBOT 3D PRINTING
SOFTWARE + APPS
Discover, import, prepare, manage, monitor, and share your 3D prints. MakerBot’s software and apps optimize and streamline the 3D printing process for any workflow or environment.
Best-in-class 3D printing software
MAKERBOT PRINT
MakerBot Print is the best and easiest way to prepare, manage, monitor, and share your 3D print files. Enjoy the best of everything that 3D printing has to offer on your Mac, PC or in the Cloud.
PREPARE AND PREVIEW 3D PRINTS
Import design files and fine-tune settings for optimum results when printing.
IMPORT NATIVE CAD FILES
Streamline print preparation and file management with native CAD file support.
CLOUD-ENABLED 3D PRINTER MANAGEMENT
Control and monitor multiple 3D printers via live camera feeds and print status updates.
Best-in-class 3D printing software
MAKERBOT PRINT
MakerBot Print is the best and easiest way to prepare, manage, monitor, and share your 3D print files. Enjoy the best of everything that 3D printing has to offer on your Mac, PC or in the Cloud.
PREPARE AND PREVIEW 3D PRINTS
Import design files and fine-tune settings for optimum results when printing.
IMPORT NATIVE CAD FILES
Streamline print preparation and file management with native CAD file support.
CLOUD-ENABLED 3D PRINTER MANAGEMENT
Control and monitor multiple 3D printers via live camera feeds and print status updates.
Discover millions of free 3D printable Things
THINGIVERSE
Thingiverse is the world’s largest 3D printing community with over 1.
7 million 3D printable models. Browse all of the designs, remix them using Thingiverse apps, or share your work with the world!
EXPLORE THINGIVERSE
Discover millions of free 3D printable Things
THINGIVERSE
Thingiverse is the world’s largest 3D printing community with over 1.7 million 3D printable models. Browse all of the designs, remix them using Thingiverse apps, or share your work with the world!
EXPLORE THINGIVERSE
Hundreds of free 3D printing lessons
THINGIVERSE EDUCATION
Thingiverse Education provides hundreds of free 3D printing lessons that make teaching with a 3D printer easier and more effective for a variety of grade levels and subjects. It also provides a community where educators can exchange best practices or remix projects.
EXPLORE THINGIVERSE EDUCATION
Hundreds of free 3D printing lessons
THINGIVERSE EDUCATION
Thingiverse Education provides hundreds of free 3D printing lessons that make teaching with a 3D printer easier and more effective for a variety of grade levels and subjects.
It also provides a community where educators can exchange best practices or remix projects.
EXPLORE THINGIVERSE EDUCATION
METHOD
INDUSTRIAL 3D PRINTING FOR EVERY ENGINEERNext-Generation desktop 3D printing platform that delivers manufacturing-grade parts with advanced engineering materials.
SKETCH CLASSROOM
THE IDEAL CLASSROOM SETUP
The most reliable classroom 3D printing setup, giving your students the access they need and setting you up for classroom success.
A manufacturing workstation
METHOD
Print real, production-grade ABS with a 100°C chamber—powered by Stratasys®.
SKETCH CLASSROOM
THE IDEAL CLASSROOM SETUP
The most reliable classroom 3D printing setup, giving your students the access they need and setting you up for classroom success.
Industry-Leading Quality
MAKERBOT 3D PRINTING MATERIALS
Materials optimized to give you the best results and highest quality with MakerBot 3D Printers.
MakerBot Replicator 5th Generation Review
So is the popular consumer 3D printer, the MakerBot Replicator (5th Generation), worth the money? Here's why it fails in so many areas.
By Justin Evans
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MakerBot’s Replicator is among the top well-known 3D printers on the market. There are various different versions available, but it goes without saying that some are better than others. Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at one of the lesser-known models – the Replicator 5th Generation.
We’ll be keeping an eye out for any strengths or weaknesses this printer might have. Who knows – while it’s been replaced by the Replicator+, maybe it has benefits that later models don’t. You’ll have to read our full review below to find out.
| Filament Diameter | 1. 75mm |
| Extruders | 1 |
| Supported Materials | PLA |
| Connectivity | USB, WiFi |
| Printing Speed | 150mm/s |
| Build Volume | 9.92 in x 7.83 in x 5.9” |
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Design
It’s easy to be intimidated by the large, looming frame of the 5th Generation. However, it’s designed to be accessible and easy to use. Take the chassis, for instance. It’s built to accommodate an enclosure, in case you’re having difficulty maintaining a consistent temperature during a print.
Of course, because of the printer’s size, the build area looks relatively small. In actuality, it’s larger than most, except for when it comes to depth. Still, there’s a lot of potential here, especially if you’d like to print models larger than most 3D printers will allow.
Let’s be clear: this printer is probably too big for your desktop.
It’s pretty clearly designed for professionals, so you’re really expected to have a designated printing area set up. Since the extruder can move up to 150mm/s, you can expect it to be a little louder than most, too.
Printing
Overall, the Replicator 5th Generation has average-to-good print quality. We were a little underwhelmed by the 0.5mm minimum layer size, but for general day-to-day printing, it’ll do just fine. The problem is that this printer is intended for experienced users, yet offers very little to draw these people in.
For instance, you’re limited to PLA filament. We’ve seen open-source, $200 printers that can handle more materials than this one, and for a company like MakerBot, that’s just embarrassing. Its speed might have helped redeem it, but 150mm per second hardly makes it the fastest printer around.
For what it’s worth, it does replicate models pretty well. Mechanical gears, for instance, rarely need any post-processing in order to work properly.
That said, at this price, you really expect it to excel in some way, and that’s simply not the case.
Features
It’s not all bad, though. The LCD screen is an absolute joy to use, with clean, well-organized menus and a control dial to save space on the unit itself. There are even WiFi capabilities so you can print while away from the machine. There’s also the option to print from a USB stick, but not an SD card.
We’d be remiss if we didn’t mention the smart extruder. The Replicator series claims to be the only range of printers with a hot-swappable extruder, meaning if one stops working, you don’t have to halt production. It’s also more reliable than traditional extruders, which can only be a good thing.
The print bed, unfortunately, isn’t heated. This means that you’ll be relying on tape or other sticky surfaces to keep your prints stable. We were pleased to see that there is an automatic leveling function, though, so you don’t have to waste time getting set up for a print every single time.
Cost
So far, the Replicator 5th Generation sounds decent for a mid-range printer. There’s an issue, though: it’s priced like a premium one. While it’s no longer available directly from MakerBot, it retails on third-party sites for around $2000. Even after a couple of years, this price stays too high to be viable.
On the plus side, PLA is about as cheap a filament as you can get. You can actually use a third-party filament, but you might have to download a user-created print mode in order to do so. It’s a bit of a shame: if users can build these on their own, MakerBot could easily have just included them as standard. Of course, this would hurt their bottom line, so they didn’t.
The Replicator 5th Generation really struggles to justify its high price. It has decent performance across the board, but nothing particularly stands out about it. If you’re a collector or 3D printing enthusiast, by all means, buy one, but most people can find something better at a lower price.
Support
MakerBot’s website has tutorials and support for all of its printers… except for the 5th Generation. If you need help, you can search for general information using keywords, or you can call them on the phone during office hours. There used to be email support, but we’ve heard reports that they no longer reply.
There’s a little confusion regarding this product’s warranty, too. In the user manual, it claims that the 5th Generation is covered by a limited warranty and links to the terms. However, while most other printers are referred to specifically, there’s no mention of this one. You should still qualify for some kind of third-party warranty, but it might be worth trying your luck regardless.
This simply isn’t good enough. Even for a model that’s no longer actively sold, users should know up front if they’re protected should something go wrong. While we can overlook this from smaller manufacturers, MakerBot has the money and legal resources to take better care of its legacy customers.
Not the MakerBot 3D printer that you want? Check our review about the MakerBot Replicator 2, this one might be the one that you’re looking for.
M3D Printer Review
Review of MBot
home 3D printersArchive
. In this review, three models will be considered - MBot Printer PVC Color System, MBot 3D-Printer and MBotII. It is worth noting that all three 3D printers have one important advantage - this is a relatively low price for a quality home device. Let's start our review to know the details of the technical specifications of each device.
MBot Printer PVC Color System
Let's start with the MBot Printer PVC Color System, which is currently sold out.
This model is the progenitor of other products of this company. Why might this printer model be attractive to a potential client? We offer to take everything apart:
- The print area of the device is as much as 200x200x200 mm.
In addition, the manufacturer offers modern software for the smooth operation of the printer. - Most modern 3D printers can print in one color, however MBot can use two extruders at once, connected to its own consumable source. The two extruders work great together.
- The same two extruders allow you to use both the main consumable and the support material. This technology allows you to print objects with complex geometry.
- Equipped with an improved composite alloy printhead that can be easily removed and installed.
Let's pay attention to the specifications of MBot printer PVC 3D printer:
Home printer called MBot Printer for $999
This product was developed by MagicfilmLLC and is currently one of the most affordable home 3D printers on the market. In fact, this model is an improved version of its predecessor - it has the same technical characteristics as the PVC model. Among the technical characteristics, it should be noted the presence of two extruders, a built-in touch screen and an SD card slot. It is also worth noting that this 3D printer model was created based on the Replicator 2 3D printer from MakerBot. Specifications are the same as MBot printer PVC.
$1399 CubeII home printer
Another home printer option from MBot is the $1399 CubeII device, which was manufactured by MagicFilmLLC.
The device is also affordable in terms of price and one of the main advantages of the printer is the ability to print in two colors.
This model differs from its predecessor, the Cube model, and offers more options for the modern enthusiast. This device for three-dimensional printing can be described in three words - the printer is higher, better and faster. The print area has been increased and will allow the wearer to print large objects. The developers have added a new holder in order to increase the accuracy of printing. The surface on which the object is recreated can now be removed and cleaned of dirt and remaining consumables. Print speed has also been increased. Let's take a look at the specifications of MBot's CubeII 3D printer:
- Printer dimensions 405x405x410 mm
- Print area 260x230x200 mm
- Print speed 100mm/s (50% faster than most other home printers)
- Uses ReplicatorG software
- File Format - STL
- Compatible with WindowsXP/7, Linux and MacOSX
MBot Printer Kit for $669
In addition to these three models on the MBot website, you can find the MBot Printer Kit, which is a disassembled version of the MBot Cube.
IKEA style assembly instructions included. The cost of such pleasure is 669$
All MBot printers can be ordered on the manufacturer's website: http://www.mbot3d.com
Our review has come to an end, but we will still delight our readers with interesting and useful information about high-quality products from modern 3D printer manufacturers.
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high performance and low cost industrial 3D printer
CreatBot F1000 is an industrial size 3D printer with auto-elevating dual extruders, build volume of 1000x1000x1000mm and more great features at a lower price than other brands.
Large scale FDM 3D printers tend to be expensive, especially those that can print high quality models using professional grade materials. The high price tag of these massive industrial machines has kept many small businesses and manufacturers from using 3D printing technology to create prototypes or even make functional parts.
The new CreatBot F1000 aims to make large-scale 3D printing more accessible.
How? Combining serious print volume and an impressive array of professional features with a secret ingredient – affordability.
CreatBot F1000: large build volume and smart features
CreatBot F1000 offers a full cubic meter of build volume (1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm) as well as:
Accuracy and reliability make the CreatBot F1000 a terrific option for both industrial and professional users who need to print large prototypes or functional parts in one go.
One cubic meter for 3D assembly is quite a lot. Such a space could allow 3D printing of small production runs or huge prototypes, or even mass production of standard quality products! Here is one of the happy customers of the F1000 3D printer:
Besides the outstanding build volume, there are a few other big features that make this new big 3D printer a big deal (pun intended).
The CreatBot F1000 features new dual auto-elevating extruders, a heated enclosed chamber, an auto-leveling system, and a built-in monitoring system that allows you to control your printing process with an easy-to-use app.
This massive workhorse also features a fast build plate heat that, together with a heated chamber, produces incredible results from professional quality materials. Needless to say, the CreatBot F1000 sets a new standard in additive manufacturing and expands the material capabilities of large-scale FDM 3D printers, which in turn saves our customers significant time and money.
The CreatBot F1000 has more than enough capacity for all real-world applications
The CreatBot F1000 is designed to make 3D printing large-scale objects and prototypes as easy as possible. This industrial 3D printer is the answer to growing market demand across a range of industries.
The F1000 has recently been printed with a large theme park snake head (pictured).
The result was a high-resolution object, one meter high and weighing 35 kg. Can you imagine how this huge 3D printer prints such a heavy model 24/7? A nozzle with a diameter of 1.5 mm was used, it took more than 200 hours to print.
There are many other examples of real work CreatBot F1000 in professional conditions. For example, one global supplier of advanced automotive systems and equipment used the CreatBot F1000 to design and develop molds for Audi, Volkswagen, Nissan, and GM car seats.
This video shows how these forms are printed. The bowl and lid must withstand pressure up to 100 MPa, so 50% nylon carbon fiber materials were used for production. The final accuracy of the model was +0.1 mm and passed the rigorous tests often required in the automotive industry.
The mold cover took 120 hours to 3D print and weighed 9 kg. The size of the part was 820 × 748 × 160 mm.
The mold bowl took 200 hours and weighed 16 kg. The size of this part was 820 × 748 × 200 mm.
After test runs, the performance of the CreatBot F1000 proved to be on par with or even better than some well-known brands of industrial 3D printers from Germany or the USA, with the difference, however, that this printer is more than three times cheaper than competitors. Someone now regrets buying expensive large-scale 3D printers instead of the impressively inexpensive and equally capable CreatBot F1000!
Without a doubt, the CreatBot F1000 is the best choice for an industrial large scale 3D printer that can handle engineering grade materials.
Specifications CreatBot F1000
| Displacement | 1000 × 1000 × 1000 mm |
| Extruders | Automatic rising double extruder |
| Minimum layer thickness | 0. |
