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section_title: Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer
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caption_attribution_description: English: MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer in University of Toronto Scarborough's library
context_page_description: MakerBot Industries, LLC is an American desktop 3D printer manufacturer company headquartered in New York City. It was founded in January 2009 by Bre Pettis, Adam Mayer, and Zach "Hoeken" Smith to build on the early progress of the RepRap Project. It was acquired by Stratasys in June 2013. As of April 2016, MakerBot has sold over 100,000 desktop 3D printers worldwide. Since 2009, the company has released 6 generations of 3D printers, with the latest being the Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+.
  It was the leader of the desktop market with an important presence in the media but its market share is in decline.
  MakerBot also founded and operates Thingiverse, the largest online 3D printing community and file repository.
context_section_description: In September 2012, MakerBot introduced the Replicator 2. This newest model again increased the build volume, this time to 28.5 cm x 15.3 cm x 15.5 cm (11.2" x 6.0" x 6.1"L/W/H) and can print at 100 µm per layer. The dual extruder was changed back to a single extruder head, while the upgraded electronics, LCD, and gamepad remained similar to the original Replicator. Unlike previous models, the Replicator 2 can print only using PLA plastic, which comes sold in sealed bags with desiccant to protect it from moisture. The Replicator 2 is sold only pre-assembled.
caption: MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer
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