Think you're a pro when it comes to MakerBot Printers? Test your knowledge on everything from printer specs to groundbreaking innovations with our in-depth quiz!
1. What significant innovation did MakerBot introduce with its fifth-generation Replicator Desktop Printer?
Automatic Calibration
Smart Extruder
Flexible Print Bed
Dual-Nozzle System
2. How did MakerBot reach new customers in the 3D printing market?
Opened retail stores
Launched online courses
Sponsored events
Hosted workshops
3. Which material is NOT commonly printed with MakerBot printers?
ABS
PVA
Nylon
PLA
4. In what year did MakerBot introduce the Replicator 2 3D printer?
2013
2012
2014
2010
5. What problem initially affected the Smart Extruder?
Slow printing
High power consumption
Noisy operation
Frequent jamming
6. What feature of the Replicator 2X enables dual-material printing?
Metal frame
Flexible print bed
Automatic spooler
Dual-extruder system
7. Who are the founders of MakerBot?
Adrian Bowyer, Bre Pettis, Jake Lodwick
Jeff Kowalski, Carlo Quiñonez, Brian Cera
Bre Pettis, Zach Smith, Adam Mayer
Hans Langer, Carl Deckard, Avi Reichental
8. What was the build volume of MakerBot's Thing-o-Matic printer?
150mm x 150mm x 150mm
200mm x 200mm x 200mm
120mm x 120mm x 120mm
100mm x 100mm x 100mm
9. Which software is compatible with the MakerBot METHOD 3D printer series?
Ultimaker Cura
TinkerCAD
Repetier-Host
MakerBot CloudPrint
10. Who developed the fused deposition modeling (FDM) technology that MakerBot uses?
Bre Pettis
Adrian Bowyer
Charles Hull
S. Scott Crump
11. How does the cost of the Prusa MK2S compare to MakerBot's fourth-generation printer?
Significantly lower
Equal cost
Slightly lower
Significantly higher
12. Which city is MakerBot headquartered in?
San Francisco
Boston
Chicago
New York City
13. What feature does the MakerBot METHOD 3D Printer's build plate have?
Spring steel construction
Copper base
Silicon mat
Glass surface
14. What significant funding event occurred for MakerBot in August 2011?
Acquired by Stratasys
IPO on NASDAQ
Crowdfunding campaign
The Foundry Group invested $10 million
15. What was the purpose of the Digitizer, released by MakerBot in 2013?