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Interview: Josef Prusa on makers, breaking records and avoiding 3D printing hype

Interview: Josef Prusa on makers, breaking records and avoiding 3D printing hype

Written by David

October 3, 2019

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What do you get when you combine a 3D printer farm, 16 tonnes of Haribo Bears, and the ethos of the Rep Rap project?

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To find the answer, you need look no further than Prusa Research ’s factory in Prague and its stack of 130,000 plus machines sold.

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Like most start-ups, Prusa Research’s origins can be traced back to a basement, a two-person band, and little more than a passion project. Founded by Josef Prusa back in 2012 after he and his brother Michal began tinkering with 3D printing to make parts for DJ equipment, Prusa Research has steadily established itself as a leading force in the 3D printing community, finding a strong fan base in both the maker space and professional market.

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Unlike other start-ups, however, Prusa Research didn’t go via the Kickstarter route or in search of an investor like the many 3D printing companies that have […]

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