3D printing company MakerBot acquired by Stratasys for $403M (thenextweb.com)

4 points by chrisngonzales ↗ HN
Great move?

MakerBot, a Brooklyn, NY-based startup which makes desktop 3D printers for consumers and professionals alike, is being acquired by Stratasys, an Israeli-based 3D printer and additive manufacturer. The initial value of the proposed merger is $403 million based on Stratasys’ stock price today. It’s said that the combination of the two will aid in accelerating adoption of 3D printers by the mass market.

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Do you think this move was absolutely necessary for MakerBot? 3D hobbyists out there, how do you feel about this?