12 Maker Pro Trends That Expanded the Maker Movement in 2013

In June, 3D printing giant Stratasys announced that it was buying maker-focused, consumer 3D printing firm MakerBot for $403 million.<br /><br />That's MakerBot co-founder and CEO Bre Pettis, left, shaking hands with Stratasys CEO David Reis. <br /><br />The deal was the first high-profile example of a traditional manufacturing company buying a funky, consumer-facing maker brand. Out on the Maker Pro frontier — where making meets business — 2013 was an eventful year. A dozen trends powered by entrepreneurs, investors, and startups pushed the boundaries of the maker movement into new territories. Here’s a look at them, in no particular order. Filed under: General

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