IMakr

iMakr
Private, Limited
Industry Retail, 3D Printing
Founded April 2013
Founder Sylvain Preumont
Headquarters London
Number of locations
 2 stores:
New York, London
Area served
 Worldwide
Key people
 Eric Savant (CEO)
Products 3D printers, 3D Scanners, 3D Consumables
Owner Sylvain Preumont
Website http://www.imakr.com/

iMakr operates two of the largest physical locations for 3D printing in both London[1] and New York,[2]

In May 2016, iMakr launched UrbanManufacturing, a new service that allows for on-demand 3D printing, 3D scanning and design services.[3]

The company also offers online and phone sales support to its 3D printing customers and ensures that each item in stock is tested and approved by on-staff engineers.[4]

History

Founding

London iMakr Store

iMakr was established in April 2013 with the opening of its first store in the heart of Central London on Clerkenwell Road.[5] The largest 3D printing shop, the store covers two floors and specializes in selling 3D printers, 3D scanners, filaments and accessories. The space also hosts events, workshops, training, on-site 3D printing and more.

Expansion

Following the success of its first London store, the company opened a second flagship store in Manhattan in June 2014.[6]

MyMiniFactory

In June 2013, iMakr launched MyMiniFactory,[7] a website dedicated to the free sharing of 3D printable files.

The Digical Show

On September 30, 2016, the company will host the first ever Digical Show - an event that aims to explore the blurred lines between the physical and 3D printing and 3D scanning worlds. The event will bring together the latest technologies and advancements in 3D printing and 3D scanning and allow experts and 3D printing enthusiasts alike to learn more.[8]

Products

iMakr carries a large selection of 3D printers that are suited for hobbyists, educational learning, product development and more. 3D printers they currently offer include B9 Creator, Cubicon, Delta Wasp, Flashforge, Makerbot,[9] MiiCraft, Raise3D and an array of others. 3D Scanners, software, filaments and other 3D printing accessories such as heat beds, filters, sensors, and raised platforms can be purchased as well.[10]

Services

To celebrate its third anniversary, iMakr launched UrbanManufacturing in May 2016. UrbanManufacturing is a service that moves 3D design from the conceptual stage to the manufacturing stage with newly available print on-demand, scan on-demand and design on-demand services available at the London store.[11] Any project can be realized with this new service as the iMakr store offers a diverse array of 3D assembly printers, expert engineers, 3D designers and makers.

At the end of 2013, iMakr partnered with Selfridges to host a holiday pop-up store where customers could create miniature sculptures of themselves.[12] Additionally in October 2014, the company partnered with French department store Le Bon Marché,[13] to offer customers 3D printed scented candles and launched an exclusive pop up at Harvey Nichols in Knightsbridge where customers received 3D chocolate printed moulds of themselves.[14]

Other services provided by iMakr include 3D scanning services, consultations and free weekly 3D printing training sessions. One of the scanning services includes Mini-You, a service where the team is able to print full colour figurines of their customers.[15][16] iMakr also offers regular events and exhibitions where they demonstrate 3D printing in an effort to help people understand what this technology can do for them and its future implications.

References

  1. ↑ "Solidoodle Debuts At World's Largest 3D Printer Store In UK". Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  2. ↑ "iMakr Announces New CEO: Eric Savant Poised to "Blaze New Trails in the 3D Industry"". 3DPrint.com. 2015-12-11. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  3. ↑ "Join the 3D Printing Revolution! iMakr Kicks Off UrbanManufacturing with Design, Scanning & Printing On Demand Services". 3DPrint.com. 2016-05-19. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  4. ↑ "iMakr Promises". iMakr.com. 2016-05-19. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  5. ↑ http://makerfaireelephantandcastle.com/ The world’s largest 3D printing store…
  6. ↑ "'iMakr' 3D Printing Company Opening Flagship Store on Allen Street". 2014-06-18. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  7. ↑ http://solidsmack.com/ iMakr Opening My Mini Factory to Provide Free 3D Printable Files (and Sell Yours.)
  8. ↑ "The DIGICAL Show - iMakr UK". www.imakr.com. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  9. ↑ "iMakr 3D printing store opens in London, carries Solidoodle and more". Engadget. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  10. ↑ "3D Printer Accessories - iMakr UK". www.imakr.com. Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  11. ↑ "UrbanManufacturing, powered by iMakr, goes live in London". Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  12. ↑ "3D print yourself at Selfridges this Christmas". Retrieved 2016-07-18.
  13. ↑ http://microfabricator.com Your Scanned Head + Candle = Scandle, a 3D Printed Wax Mini You
  14. ↑ "3D Printing In London". Londonist. 2014-04-10. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
  15. ↑ The Guardian.com Could the mini-me make 3D-printing mainstream?
  16. ↑ http://mini-you.co.uk/ iMakr's 3D scan service: Mini-You
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