Beckatt Solutions Named Authorized Reseller for MakerBot 3D Printers

CHICAGO - May 15, 2015 - PRLog -- Beckatt Solutions, aleading Midwest US distributor of 3D printers, today announced that it has joined MakerBot’s fast-growing network of authorized resellers.  The partnership expands accessibility of MakerBot Desktop 3D Printers for professionals, educators, students and consumers in the Midwest.

Beckatt Solutions will sell and support MakerBot Desktop 3D Printers, which include the MakerBot^® Replicator^® Desktop 3D Printer, the MakerBot Replicator Mini Compact 3D Printer, the MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer and the MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer.  Beckatt will also offer the MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner, MakerBot PLA and ABS Filaments and other MakerBot 3D printing accessories, including Smart Extruders.

Located near Chicago, Beckatt Solutions is a leading Midwest US distributor of 3D printers, print materials, scanners and software. The company is committed to providing its clients with cutting-edge 3D printing technologies and services.  Co-founders Matthew Pray and Michael Storey founded the company to increase the number of 3D printers, and expand 3D printing services and partners in the Midwest.  In addition, the company is focusing on making 3D printing technology available to students in the classroom.

“The exciting thing we are seeing is schools of all levels have started to use 3D printing regularly.  More schools are putting a focus on STEM education, helping to prepare students for life after graduation.  Because of this, there are a number of grade schools, secondary schools and colleges and universities that have started to implement 3D printing in their curricula, including art and design, architecture, engineering and physics/computer science” said Michael Storey, co-founder and Managing Partner.  He added “Our biggest goal is to help educators develop programs and classes that teach 3D printing in the classroom.  The best thing we can do for our students is to prepare them for using this technology, by providing them access while they are still in school”.

Beckatt Solutions recently showcased 3D printing and provided demonstrations of the MakerBot Replicator at the Elgin Community College Sustainability Maker Faire last month.

About Beckatt Solutions

Beckatt Solutions, founded in 2013 and located in Elgin, IL, is a leading Midwest US provider of 3D printers, print materials, scanners and software.  Beckatt Solutions provides consumers, educators and businesses with cutting-edge 3D printing technologies and services.  Founders Matt Pray and Michael Storey started the company to increase the number of 3D printers, and expand 3D printing services and partners in the Midwest.  Beckatt Solutions is the authorized Midwest dealer and servicer for Mcor Technologies line of paper-based 3D printers.  Beckatt Solutions has also partnered with MakerBot to offer desktop 3D printers and scanners, and is a value-added reseller for SpaceClaim 3D modeling software.

About MakerBot

MakerBot, a subsidiary of Stratasys (http://www.stratasys.com/) Ltd. , is leading the Next Industrial Revolution by setting the standards in reliable and affordable desktop 3D printing. Founded in 2009, MakerBot has built the largest installed base of desktop 3D printers sold to innovative and industry-leading customers worldwide, including engineers, architects, designers, educators and consumers. To learn more about MakerBot, visit makerbot.com (http://www.makerbot.com/).

For more information, contact Michael Storey at 630.206.3993 ext. 245, or mstorey@beckatt.com.  Visit Beckatt Solutions online at www.beckatt.com.