"Adafruit has always been a company that offers creative and engaging products and we are excited to be able to partner with them to offer the Limited Edition MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D Printer, " noted Bre Pettis, CEO of MakerBot.

ENGADGET: Makerbot and Adafruit selling special edition 3D printer: Raspberry Pi, other kits included

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"Adafruit is thrilled to be able to partner with MakerBot and 3D printing with this Limited Edition offering, " said Limor "Ladyada" Fried, Adafruit Industries founder.

ENGADGET: Makerbot and Adafruit selling special edition 3D printer: Raspberry Pi, other kits included