Printrbot’s Brook Drumm, left, moving into the new HQ
Printrbot is a successful fast growing 3D printer manufacturer. The company makes capable machines that are pushing down the prices of 3D printers. Its Printrbot Maker kit is only $349 and its Printrbot Simple metal goes for $599. At YouMagine we’re always interested in learning more about 3D printing and think that Printrbot’s affordable 3D printers can have a high impact on 3D printing. We’re also super proud that Printbot has released the design files for its systems on YouMagine, sharing them with the world through us. You can download the files for the Printrbot Simple Makers edition, Go 1212, the Printrbot Go 1408, the Printrbot Jr. 1402, the Printrbot Jr. 1307, the Printrbot LC 1308, Printrbot LC 1302, the Printrbot Plus 1303, Plus 1306, Plus 1311, Simple Makers Edition, Simple Makers Edition 1401, Printrbot Plus 1404 and the Printrbot Original from YouMagine. All are available, open source and on YouMagine! As well as the 3D printers Printrbot has a number of upgrades and accessories that you can make as well. We interviewed Printrbot founder Brook Drumm to learn more about the company and his plans.
Joris Peels: How did you first become involved with 3D printing?
Brook Drumm: I got a cupcake in January 2011 and became completely obsessed. I started building a Prusa Mendel in February and started a RepRap meetup in march. My PrintrBot designs immediately followed that march. I dove in head first from the beginning.