The State of the Gear
Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 7:42 pm
3D Printing has changed considerably since MakerGear launched in 2009. We were hand-making extruder parts for hobbyists, then it was on to reprap printer kits, then it was the plywood Mosaic, and then in April, 2012 it was the M2. Happy fifth anniversary to the M2! We’ve come a long way baby!
But a lot has changed over the years including Desktop 3D printing is now mainstream. The technology is everywhere - homes, schools, business, factories - and all over the world. In 2009 we were makers, today we are a manufacturer operating on a global scale. We did this by focusing on producing a quality product and supporting our customers. Thank you for your support and making this possible. And, we did this organically without any outside investment. And, we primarily manufactured our products in the USA.
It’s been a great run.
But, given how many machines are on the market today and how many low cost machines are coming from overseas, it’s clear that we can’t continue to operate the way we’ve been operating. We need to do an even better job!
And, that starts tomorrow. Be sure to check out the website. And, if you are not yet a member of the MakerGear community, this is a fresh opportunity to join in.
We’ll also be doing a national tour starting Monday with the Manufacturing & Technology show in Cleveland. Then, Rapid in Pittsburgh, Eastec (near-ish to Boston) with Rippl3D, and, for the first time, we’ll be at the Bay Area Maker Faire. I’ll be attending M&T on Monday, Rapid and possibly Maker Faire. Stop by and chat!
We’ve been working on this a long time and I very much hope that you are pleased with the result.
The next phase of MakerGear begins tomorrow…
Rick
But a lot has changed over the years including Desktop 3D printing is now mainstream. The technology is everywhere - homes, schools, business, factories - and all over the world. In 2009 we were makers, today we are a manufacturer operating on a global scale. We did this by focusing on producing a quality product and supporting our customers. Thank you for your support and making this possible. And, we did this organically without any outside investment. And, we primarily manufactured our products in the USA.
It’s been a great run.
But, given how many machines are on the market today and how many low cost machines are coming from overseas, it’s clear that we can’t continue to operate the way we’ve been operating. We need to do an even better job!
And, that starts tomorrow. Be sure to check out the website. And, if you are not yet a member of the MakerGear community, this is a fresh opportunity to join in.
We’ll also be doing a national tour starting Monday with the Manufacturing & Technology show in Cleveland. Then, Rapid in Pittsburgh, Eastec (near-ish to Boston) with Rippl3D, and, for the first time, we’ll be at the Bay Area Maker Faire. I’ll be attending M&T on Monday, Rapid and possibly Maker Faire. Stop by and chat!
We’ve been working on this a long time and I very much hope that you are pleased with the result.
The next phase of MakerGear begins tomorrow…
Rick
DON"T DO THAT!!!!!!!!!! 
