MakerBot printers come to more Microsoft stores
(Phys.org) —3D printing has been around for years, well known and used by engineers and designers at big organizations. The real 3D printer revolution today is being seen among independent designers and engineers along with a general audience of enthusiasts who are interested in making something interesting if not innovative. Microsoft has recognized this fresh market to tap in 3D printing and has taken two steps forward. In June, at the BUILD developer conference, Microsoft presented a 3D printer driver for Windows 8.1 demo and announced that the MakerBot Replicator 2 desktop 3D printer was on sale at a Microsoft stores in San Francisco, Seattle and Palo Alto. These were well chosen sites considering customers who may be motivated enough to consider the cost of desktop 3D printers.