RepRap-style 3D printer manufacturers are following a trend that accompanies mainstream interest in desktop 3D printing. As they attempt to garner greater widespread appeal, outside of the immediate Maker community, a number of 3D printer brands are releasing redesigned machines that move away from that ‘built-in-a-garage-for-use-in-a-garage’ look to something that average consumers may be interested in. MakerBot jumped the Maker ship a long time ago, when they moved away from CNC’d plywood to PVC panelled machines. Since then, other well-established companies like Ultimaker, Type A Machines, and, even, Printrbot are realizing that a sleeker look may translate to greater appeal. The most recent brand to follow this trend is Tinkerine Studios (TSX-V: TTD), which has just launched its DittoPro 3D printer.…
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