MyMiniFactory has announced the surprise acquisition of the world’s oldest and largest 3D printing file-sharing site, Thingiverse. Originally launched in 2008 by MakerBot, Thingiverse boasts over 8 million users and a repository of well over 2.5 million “things.”
Thingiverse has weathered more than its fair share of storms over the years. Launched by MakerBot as an open source community project, it started as a place where makers could store and share digital designs regardless of what 3D printer they owned. Stratasys acquired it in 2013 through the purchase of MakerBot, and in 2022, ownership transitioned to Ultimaker following the merger of Ultimaker and MakerBot.
