In 2013 , Makerbot and Thingiverse were acquired by Stratasys .
Thingiverse was started in November 2008 by Zach Smith as a companion site to MakerBot Industries , a DIY 3D printer kit making company .
In 2013 , MakerBot Industries and Thingiverse were acquired by Stratasys .
Thingiverse was started in November 2008 by Zach Smith as a companion site to MakerBot Industries , a DIY 3D printer kit making company .