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Thingiverse Bought by MyMiniFactory, Eyes a Revival

MyMiniFactory has acquired Thingiverse, a popular platform for sharing 3D printable designs, with plans to revitalize the community. The acquisition aims to bring new features and improvements to Thingiverse, enhancing the user experience for creators and makers. MyMiniFactory intends to maintain Thingiverse as a separate platform while leveraging its resources to enhance its functionality. This move is expected to inject new life into Thingiverse and provide users with more opportunities to explore and create 3D designs.

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MyMiniFactory acquires Thingiverse to save 3D printing file sharing from AI — Thingverse has eight million users and 2.5 million 'things'

MyMiniFactory acquires Thingiverse to save 3D printing file sharing from AI — Thingverse has eight million users and 2.5 million 'things'

MyMiniFactory has acquired Thingiverse, the largest 3D printing file-sharing site with 8 million users and 2.5 million designs, to revitalize the platform. Thingiverse faced challenges like search issues and a data breach, leading to user dissatisfaction. MyMiniFactory, known for curation and printability, aims to restore Thingiverse as a creator-first platform. The acquisition emphasizes valuing human-made designs and protecting creators from AI-generated content. The new leadership plans to involve the community in shaping Thingiverse's future through a live Q&A and feedback channels.

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