Last weekend, we walked around the NY MakerFaire and had the pleasure to see the first AstroPrint powered 3D printer that appears in public. Yay! Our friends at IMADE3D showed a prototype of their new JellyBox printer running AstroPrint software. This colorful printer allows students to learn about 3D printing by building their own printer. Unlike […]
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AstroBoxTouch: New Customization Levels for 3D Printer Manufacturers
Many 3D printer manufacturers are preinstalling AstroPrint software in their printers. Just like Lenovo preinstalls Windows in computers, or Samsung preinstalls Android in phones. Our goal at AstroPrint is to help manufacturers make smart 3D printers, replacing their antiquated software. But each printer is different and as a manufacturer, you want software tailored for your printers. This […]
Why User-Friendly 3D Printers Don’t Sell Well (Yet)
The Mod-t, a beautiful, cloud-connected and easy-to-use 3D printer for only $299. NewMatter recently announced it will shut down operations. What went wrong? Some 3D printer manufacturers are making their own user-friendly software innovations to make printers more approachable. However, they don’t sell enough units. But why? Don’t people like easy-to-use 3D printers with a sleek […]