I had been keeping an eye on the 3D printing community for a couple of years, but it all seemed too disjoint, too many RepRap variations to keep track of, too many modifications. It was nearly ...

Last month, MakerBot began offering its Smart Extruder+, a new and improved print head for its flagship Replicator and Replicator Mini desktop 3D printers. The company claims the new Smart Extruder+ ...

is a senior tech and policy editor focused on online platforms and free expression. Adi has covered virtual and augmented reality, the history of computing, and more for The Verge since 2011. 3D ...

Okay, I'll admit it. I've been getting spoiled prints from my MakerBot Replicator Fifth Generation. As I've discussed before, I'm pretty much over the moon about my experiences with and the ...

As a dual-extruder 3D printer—the first that we've tested—the MakerBot Replicator 2X ($2,799) can print plastic objects in two colors. Print quality is generally good, for both two-color and ...

3D printing for the masses has always been the mission of Brooklyn-based Makerbot. Today the company unveiled the Makerbot Replicator, a souped up version of its original device. It lets users print ...

The MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer ($1,375) is the most compact model from the company yet. The print area is small for a 3D printer, but its quality essentially matches that of ...