MakerBot will no longer manufacture its own 3D printers (seriously!)
Apr26
MakerBot isn’t even making its own stuff anymore. In a blog post, the company says it will be outsourcing manufacturing of all 3D printers to a contractor named Jabil. Writing that this is “taking another step towards positioning MakerBot for the future,” the company also says market volatility is to blame — and notes layoffs are looming: To achieve our long-term goals, we also need to be able to navigate the volatility of an emerging market. Working with Jabil will position us to better manage the rapid change in our industry and reduce our manufacturing costs to compete more effectively…
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