Bukobot Aims to be Open-source 3D Printer

Raven Lovecraft | TG Daily | June 7, 2012

This is a pretty cool advancement in the nascent world of 3D printing. 3D printing may still seem like a science fiction concept to the uninitiated, but to those who are willing to open their eyes, it is very apparent that it is here, it is now, and it is exploding in popularity. Don’t take my word for it.

3D printer projects are among the most happening things on social venture capital platform Kickstarter. Case in point – Bukobot, an open-source 3D printer. Startup Deezmaker was seeking just $42,000 in funding. Instead, the company has received pledges totaling $167,410. Deezmaker’s Diego Porqueras is promising to make the Bukobot one of the most affordable yet still full-featured 3D printers on the market...