July 20, 2018
Glowforge recently launched their 3D laser printers to the public, making their product line available within 10-day delivery. As an early investor (and a huge fan) this was an incredibly gratifying moment, as Glowforge is now shipping â in volume â the product from one of the most popular pre-order campaigns in history.
Weâve been a part of Glowforgeâs journey to production since even before their record-setting crowdfunding campaign. But the campaign was the moment we knew that weâd found something special: the elusive product-market fit. People really, really wanted the product. Now that it has made its way into thousands of households, weâre seeing something even better. People really, really love their Glowforge.
Of course, all the numbers in the world canât convey just how awesome their product is until you see it in action. Iâve used mine to make everything from luggage tags to wallets. Itâs an incredible shortcut on the journey from idea to having something tangible you can hold in your hands â no matter your skill level. Trust me, Iâve tested the low end of the skill level personally (e.g. me â¦)
Iâm not the only one excited about it, either. Everyone Iâve ever demoed it for is astonished at what it can do â even my partner Moodyâs thirteen-year-old son canât get enough of it and, admittedly, uses it much more effectively than I do.
Glowforge is taking another big step toward making their printers more accessible by launching their Glowforge Plus model with the Amazon Exclusives program. I waited several years to get mine and have no regrets, but now the next generation of Glowforge owners will be eligible to get their printers delivered to their doorstep in just two days with free Prime shipping.
The move makes sense from a product standpoint, but it also falls right in line with their underlying philosophy: with the right tool, anyone can be a creator. Today, itâs as easy to purchase as it is to use.
Also published on Medium.