Learn how a 3D printer works. Get inspired. Make your own stuff. It is a wonderful time to be innovative. Connect things together. If you're into electronics, get an Arduino. Bre Pettis arduinoconnectelectronic Change image and share on social
I've watched with amazement as Local Motors has pioneered a co-creation and micro-manufacturing model that has democratized the development and production of complex machines, effectively transforming consumer choice from supply-driven to demand-driven. Bre Pettis amazementchoicecomplex share on social
I talked to a guy who has old cars, and there are parts that don't exist any more. So he makes radio dial knobs for obscure cars. Bre Pettis cardialexist Change image and share on social
We wanted people to 3-D-print anything, not just more 3-D printers. Bre Pettis peopleprintprinter Change image and share on social
One of my psychoses is that I feel like I can do anything. Actually, I believe anybody can do and make anything, even things that don't exist. The making isn't the hard part; it's having faith. If you do only reasonable things, you'll never start your own business. Bre Pettis businessexistfaith share on social
Before I started MakerBot, I was creating cool stuff and sharing it with the Internet. That's how I knew all the folks at BoingBoing, at Engadget and Gizmodo. Bre Pettis boingboingcoolcreate Change image and share on social
I like to make things. It's been part of my identity since I was a kid. Bre Pettis identitykidmake Change image and share on social
I feel like I've lived a life of making mistakes and learning from them and doing my best to only make each mistake once. Bre Pettis feelhavelearn Change image and share on social
We're on the brink of the next industrial revolution. Instead of buying things, you can make them on a printer. When you have a 3D printer, you can iterate more - what used to take months, now takes hours. Bre Pettis brinkbuyhour share on social
Customized jewelry is one of my targets with Bold Machines. Bre Pettis boldcustomizejewelry Change image and share on social
