MakerBot Replicator 2 and 2X Desktop 3D Printers
The MakerBot Replicator 2 and 2X Desktop 3D Printers started a dramatic shift in user experience an accessibility of 3D printing technology. By utilizing low cost and widely used motion control strategies along with safe inexpensive printing materials, it became possible to bring effective rapid prototyping technology to the masses.
Continuous Product Improvement
Product engineering rarely ends with the start of production, and this remained true with the Replicator 2 and 2X. During my time with MakerBot the primary factory was located in Brooklyn, NY, allowing for seamless coordination of quality and feature changes.
My first projects at MakerBot as an electrical engineer involved resolving regulatory compliance and thermal control issues with the Replicator 2X. I coordinated directly with suppliers and our manufacturing side to implement product changes while minimizing scrap and downtime.
Responsibilities
Electronics Design and Development
CM / Supplier Coordination and Management
Quality / Manufacturing Engineering
Safety / Wireless Regulatory Compliance
Competitive Intelligence Analysis
Project Management