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MakerBot The Replicator

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Editorial reviews:
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6 editorial reviews
The article talks about the top 20 gadgets of 2012.Read more
MakerBot has improved on its flagship 3D printer -- the Replicator+ -- with the sixth generation of its product. The printer is more accurate, among other things. But there are still deficiencies in print quality that MakerBot needs to address.Read more
MakerBot's Replicator 3D printer is the most polished, most powerful 3D printer for under $2,000. Just brace yourself for a long learning curve.Read more
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Pros

  • mechanical improvements provide better accuracy
  • print on par with the Replicator 2
  • the mechanism assembled easily and without problems

Cons

  • Replicator only 3D prints PLA
  • Not too shabby for a desktop printer
  • the printer tends to over extrude the filament

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  • ABS, Polylactic acid (PLA)

MakerBot The Replicator - Pros & Cons

MakerBot The Replicator

Pros

  • mechanical improvements provide better accuracy
  • print on par with the Replicator 2
  • the mechanism assembled easily and without problems
  • it is a very simple and straightforward process
  • good levels of detail and came out clean
  • a built-in LCD screen which is a joy to use
  • easy access to the printing bed and also easy monitoring of printing progress
  • Loading filament on the printer is also easy
  • Safe and optimal design
  • great design
  • unique features

Cons

  • Replicator only 3D prints PLA
  • Not too shabby for a desktop printer
  • the printer tends to over extrude the filament
  • the printer does not over extrude the filament
  • you cannot service this printer by yourself
  • filament jams
  • The printer does not play nice with any other slice tool
  • There s no time estimation for a build
  • s also a set of import options for CAD native formats
  • the prints are not as smooth as they should be
  • habit to leave stringy filament parts on the finished objects

MakerBot The Replicator - Full Specifications

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Displayyes
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Storage
Memory card readeryes
Compatible memory cards
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Dimensions
Colour of productBeige
Width12.6 in
Height15.0 in
Depth18.39 in
Max. object size width8.86 in
Max. object size height5.91 in
Max. object size depth5.71 in
Weight31.97 lb
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Materials
Printable materials
  • ABS
  • Polylactic acid

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MakerBot The Replicator MakerBot - Editorial Reviews (6)

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MakerBot The Replicator Top 20 Gadgets Of 2012
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www.mensxp.com
Published: 30.12.2012
Top 20 Gadgets Of 2012

The article talks about the top 20 gadgets of 2012.

MakerBot The Replicator Review: MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer fixes some issues, but quality still lags
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Computerworld
Published: 28.12.2016
Review: MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer fixes some issues, but quality still lags

MakerBot has improved on its flagship 3D printer -- the Replicator+ -- with the sixth generation of its product. The printer is more accurate, among other things. But there are still deficiencies in print quality that MakerBot needs to address.

MakerBot The Replicator MakerBot Replicator
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CNET
Published: 15.05.2012
MakerBot Replicator

MakerBot's Replicator 3D printer is the most polished, most powerful 3D printer for under $2,000. Just brace yourself for a long learning curve.

MakerBot The Replicator Review: MakerBot Replicator 3D printer adds its new Smart Extruder+
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Computerworld
Published: 18.02.2016
Review: MakerBot Replicator 3D printer adds its new Smart Extruder+

MakerBot recently launched a new and improved extruder head for its flagship desktop 3D printers, the Replicator and Replicator Mini. But while the Smart Extruder+ may be more reliable, there are few if any differences in the quality and speed.

MakerBot The Replicator Makerbot Replicator+ 3D Printer Review
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Tom's Guide
Published: 26.10.2016
Makerbot Replicator+ 3D Printer Review

Since being bought out by 3D printing giant Stratsys in 2013, Makerbot has struggled to find a new spot in the 3D printer market. The company is now aiming at educational and high-volume print users with the $2,499 Replicator+, the sixth

MakerBot The Replicator MakerBot Replicator+ Review
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PCMAG
Published: 30.10.2016
MakerBot Replicator+ Review
4.0

The MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printer is a marked upgrade over its predecessor, offering better speed, a larger build area, and workflow solutions for professionals.