MakerBot releases Android app

MakerBot has finally made its way to Android. This means you can control your 3D printer right from your Android device. The app is pretty similar to the iOS version. It lets you choose a design from the collection on Thingiverse or from your own library. You can scale and adjust them and then send them to the printer.

You can even monitor the progress right from the printer’s built-in camera and pause and resume printing as needed. The app is available for free on Google Play and works with MakerBot Replicator, MakerBot Replicator Mini, and MakerBot Replicator Z18.

Source: MakerBot | Via: The Verge | Download: Google Play Store (Free)

MakerBot and The Foundry announce new partnership

MakerBot, a global leader in desktop 3D printing, and The Foundry, the global CG software provider, announced a unique partnership Thursday evening at The Foundry’s San Francisco launch event for MODO 801, the latest edition of the popular 3D modeling, animation, visual effects and rendering software package. MakerBot was one of the sponsors of the live-streamed event, which featured a range of leading speakers from a variety of industries.

Click to read more ...

New York MakerBot Store offers 3D printable housewares by Francis Bitonti Studio

The MakerBot Retail Store in New York City announces the launch of the Francis Bitonti Studio Cloud Collection. The first ever 3D printable decorative housewares line by the Francis Bitonti Studio that can be purchased digitally, downloaded and 3D printed. The Cloud Collection is scheduled to debut at the MakerBot Store at 298 Mulberry Street in New York City at a special launch event on Friday, April 4, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., which is open to the public. 

Click to read more ...