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Printrbot have closed down production
We are saying goodbye to Printrbot, at least for now. The American based company have announced, that they are stopping operations. The founder Brook Drumm explained their decision to stop the production, giving some insight behind the decision being made.…
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We are saying goodbye to Printrbot, at least for now. The American based company have announced, that they are stopping operations. The founder Brook Drumm explained their decision to stop the production, giving some insight behind the decision being made.
Over recent years the 3D printing market have grown quit a lot. 3D technology from the health sector to the automotive industry is showing promise. However it also means that the competition is becoming more steep. And for some companies like Printrbot it might end up with them going bankrupt.
Starting out with successful Kickstarter
Printrbot was founded in 2011 after a launch of a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign. The initial goal was to produce 50 printers, but after lunching the campaign the interest quickly showed. Over a thousand orders was placed and the foundation for the company was created with an early consumer base.
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