3D printing has already made a huge impact in the world of manufacturing and design, but the promised personal/home market has as of yet failed to fully materialise. Dutch startup PRINTR looks to change that, and they have Microsoft in their corner.
Home 3D printing for the average consumer is still fussy, complicated and confusing, and until someone simplifies the process the home market will continue to be a niche market. PRINTR, a Dutch start-up is looking to create a 3D printing network that will make the process easier for novices looking to find out what all the hype is about. The network would also provide a place for enthusiasts and makers to connect socially and earn some extra money by granting PRINTR access to their 3D printers when they aren’t using them.
PRINTR is focusing on removing the need for people to understand how the 3D printing process works in order for them to have access to it. PRINTR isn’t just a place for clients to search for local 3D printers, it is promising to actually make owning a 3D printer easier. By connecting your home printer to the PRINTR network, you can control it directly through the websites dashboard, removing the need for learning complicated or buggy native UI’s.
Only time will tell if PRINTR will be the breakthrough 3D printing company that brings large numbers of the general public in, but they certainly seem committed to making the process easy and accessible. PRINTR hopes to be up and running by July.
