Maker of 3d printers MakerGear is in heavy weather due to delivery problems

MakerGear, an American manufacturer of 3D printers, has stopped production and hopes for an acquisition in order to survive. The company reports that delivery problems are the cause of the difficulties.

MakerGear no longer makes 3d printers, but only supplies from existing stock† The company also tries to maintain a stock of spare parts in order to be able to continue to support existing customers. “We are selling our last supplies of printers, but don’t know if and if so when we will be able to restock,” the message reads.

MakerGear reported back in May that it was in trouble due to delivery issues. The company is unable to source new parts or they are too expensive to make new printers cost-effectively. The company refers to the higher import tariffs that the US imposed on China in 2018 and to the corona crisis. “MakerGear is a small business and the impact of major disruption after major disruption is more than we can absorb.”

The company is looking for a buyer and people with experience to draw up a transition plan. MakerGear was founded in 2009 by Rick Pollack. The MakerGear M2 printer came in at number 1 in the 3D Printer Index of the best 3D printers from 3D Hubs in 2017.