MakerBot has refined the phenomenon of 3D printing with the launch of the Replicator 2.
Replicator 2 is an upgrade of MakerBot's last product. But the company promises a faster and stronger 3D printer, with better products that are built on MakerBot's "PLA material." The material is made from corn and leads to smoother objects that are less prone to cracking.
MakerBot has stepped up the price from the original — it now runs $2,199 — but it may be worth it for true designers and developers. The newer model has simplified its system into three-point leveling as opposed to the old four-point system that caused more errors in assembling calculations.
Best of all, once you've paid all that money you won't have to bother trying to assemble the complicated machine. It is delivered completely ready to start printing.
And for those who can't quite wrap their mind around the 3D printing concept, MakerBot has launched a store in New York City that will give people hands-on demonstrations on how the products are printed.
Watch the video above to see the Replicator 2 in action.
Would you invest in a 3D printer? What would you want to use it to make? Tell us in the comments below.
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Price: $90.00
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A subtle design makes for the ultimate minimalistic iPad stand.
Price: $19.50
Shaped like a puzzle piece, the attached stand swings back into your iPhone for aesthetic convenience.
Price: $11.89
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Price: $59.00
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Price: $75.00
"A satire on superheroes, gadgets, consumerism and small caliber arms," this revolver iPhone case is sure to stun onlookers.
Price: $122.12
This victrola for iPhone hails 19th century design. Base and horn sold separately.
Price: $43.52 and 51.46
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Keep your Nano nearby with this snug wrist case.
Price: $22.71
Prop your breakfast in style with a set of four adorable egg cups.
Price: $25.06
Dock your iPhone on the shark's back to amplify your music through the shark's mouth.
Price: $69.45
SaGa Design envisioned what Siri would look like, and fashioned her face into an iPhone case. Only thing is she covers the screen of the phone, forcing you to interact with only her via the home button.
Price: $90.00
This simple design adds a quirky statement to your bicycle.
Price: $40.00
This Steve Jobs desk accessory is a definite conversation starter -- although we can't figure out why he looks so angry. Pair Jobs up with Steve Wozniak for total Apple domination.
Price: $99.33
A subtle design makes for the ultimate minimalistic iPad stand.
Price: $19.50
Shaped like a puzzle piece, the attached stand swings back into your iPhone for aesthetic convenience.
Price: $11.89
Although the colored pencils aren't included, the base fits any standard pencil. Add a rainbow of writing instruments to fashion a creative bowl.
Price: $59.00
This beautiful figurine evokes a Día de los Muertos design.
Price: $75.00
"A satire on superheroes, gadgets, consumerism and small caliber arms," this revolver iPhone case is sure to stun onlookers.
Price: $122.12
This victrola for iPhone hails 19th century design. Base and horn sold separately.
Price: $43.52 and 51.46
When Mashable toured the Shapeways offices, the team let us have our own fun. We brought home this 3D printed Nyan Cat figurine.
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