MakerBot makes a comeback: intros “Method” printer

MakerBot is back, and they mean business.  In 2012, Bre Pettis made a very big splash on the 3D printer scene with his Replicator, which he was pitching as a household gadget. It came around right about the same time as 3D Systems Cube printer for consumers and for a short time, both devices broke the 3D printer market causing a flurry of excitement that was based on hype, and unrealistic expectations. MakerBot eventually was bought by Stratasys and the company has continued to nurture the business. The Cube went away around 2015. And 3D printing went back to normal