The Road to 100,000 Original Prusa 3D printers
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2019
- Have you ever wondered where it all began? Why did I buy my first 3D printer? And how many tons of Haribo bears we shipped in total? :)
For the past 6 months, we’ve been working on a short documentary, mapping everything from my first Mendel to the current stage of the company. You’ll see a ton of things we’ve never shown before - from powering the entire building with a diesel generator when our farm blew the building’s fuses, to the complex testing machines we’ve come up with for QC.
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Funfact #1 this video was in the works for many months and during that time we shipped over 30k more printers so we are at 130k now 🤷♂️🥳🎉🥰
Greetings and great, great congratulations from Poland :)
Its been amazing to see Prusa 3D be created and expand so much in the last few years, congratulations, if i'm ever in Prague, I'll be sure to pop in.
I got myself a clone i3 back in 2014/5 and learned a lot about 3d printing and fixing them, i've had a couple of friends ask me what printer they should get and I've never had any doubts when recommending the Original prusa i3 for the experience without the hassle, the ones that did get them were up and running in no time compared to me and are constantly showing me their amazing prints. When i can afford to get another 3d printer, I have no doubts whatsoever that it'll be one of yours :D
Wow, this was one of my top favorite videos of the year maybe -and that is something because it's competing with all the Wintergatan content.
It is really interesting to hear the entire story and see the evolution from the beginning. Great job, everyone who worked on this.
Really cool to see the business grow Josef! As a small business owner and manufacturer myself it's really cool to see your dedication to quality. Using your own printers in the print farm rather than injection molding the parts is also a huge testament to their reliability... They are literally the backbone of the business, very cool!
Funfact: You totally deserve all the success you've worked so hard for.
did i just watched an almost 30 min long advertisement of a 3d printer company and enjoyed it ? D:
No, you watched the history of this awesome 3d printer company.
I'm not interested in 3d printing at all but I think I'm buying one of his.... He is just so down to earth and amazing.... What a great guy...
did i just watch*
Holy shit just realised it was 30 mins, didnt even notice:)
You watched the success story of a really cool, down to earth guy
And how he drove an entire industry forward
Dude, Josef is an absolute legend. What a story. Building up a company.
Literally building
*Printing up a company.
@@TARS.. I was about to type that lol
25:21 Imagine being that guy who typed the message and think that everyone forgot this embarrassing moment, and then you see this
One of them is me... I won't tell you which one.
@@pilotavery One of the penises?
Two thumbs up for the fantastic video production!
I was very confused when I started looking for which printer I should buy. Then I saw your review of the MK2 "it's the God dam best printer on the market right now". I placed an order immediately after watching your video and I never regretted it
Your DIY Pruser MK2 Video inspired me to buy/build my first 3D Printer..
I also tried to rebuild it after your lessons but, what can i say, the Parts still waiting to get connected ;-)
Thanks Josef,Thomas and many other 3DPrintTuber to open the World of 3D printing to the wide audience
@@gaellafond6367 I also bought a MK2 after watching Thomas video. I wonder how many Prusa sales he is responsible for?
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@@gaellafond6367I think that I got interested in 3D printing about the same time that Josef got to tweak his first Mendel. A mother with 3 kids (bit later single mom) I never had the means to buy a Prusa, still don't, but a few months ago I had the opportunity (and money) to buy a Wanhao duplicator 12/230 (a Toyota), what a joy, not a Rolls Royce, but I'm getting some nice results. But the Prusa is still very high on my Wishlist, and I do love to watch Josef’s videos and tweak my duplicator. Stupendous job Josef (I watched you from the begining), waiting for your next adventure in 3D, keep printing.
Great documentary guys! Worth watching from the first to the last second. So awesome to see what you have achieved in the last years and how you help raise a generation of makers!
Thanks Josef Prusa for taking the time to show off your company’s beginnings to now. I am just starting to plan and discover a first 3D printer and it is a little overwhelming, but knowing how a company grew and hearing you say thanks to everyone at the end of the video made me feel good about your company. Hopefully by Christmas I will be attempting to assemble my 1st printer.
I was gonna buy a different printer from somewhere else... but I love what you guys are doing I’m placing my order tonight 🤝
Same here.
27:03 it is enough to make a grown man cry... no seriously, i pay respect for your dog and i condolence your loss. You josef seem like a genuinely nice person that everyone should show love to, all you do is give to the community which is very nice
Rest In Peace Buddy, you are immortalized on thousands of printers (and my laptop), you will not be forgotten
I think im going have to print out a buddy. In respect.
Rest in peace? Is he dead?
@@sebastiankrarup3784 the dog
@@Nici619 his dog died?
@@sebastiankrarup3784 "Dedicated to Buddy 2014-2019" ... yes, this year...
The Prusa MK3 literally changed my life.
Thank you Josef for never giving up!!!!!!!!
Explain how
This video literally brought tears to my eyes! It is such a fantastic story, from the most humble beginnings to the giant that Prusa is today. I can only imagine how much fun it must be to work there! I am eagerly anticipating my first Prusa i3 MK3S+ in the next couple of weeks! Can't wait to get started...Thank you to you and your team for all that you do!
25:22
I just watched this video. Your story is hugely inspirational. Well done Josef and Michal. Your passion and enthusiasm have been richly rewarded.
This was excellent! You’ve done great things and I’m so excited for the future of Prusa!
Very cool, Snazzy-pants
printer review ?
This CZcams recommendation are the best I've ever seen EVER! It's the first time I watched a video explaining with details about how a company grow from zero to success in such a beautiful explanatory. You are true hardworkers Josef!
Thank you, Josef and your team and staff for amazing printers, with amazing quality, instructions and support! My first printer was a kit with 6 photo-only steps and it was a disaster. I still want to get it running again, but my MK3 takes all my free time, I love it so much and I can't wait to buy multiple MINI'S!
Oh my gosh, I mean, this whole story is AWESOME! Josef Prusa is hand down a fantastic human being! So humble as well.
Great video! Really cool to see the growth. Thanks for putting this together.
they took science and APPLIED it
LOVE your channel Applied Science!
Fantastic story and wonderful video on it all!
I just spent 30 minutes watching an advert, enjoyed it and felt hugely motivated. Looks like they have had so much fun on their journey, but lots of hard work!
I am very impressed. I came across the video by accident. Crazy to see how this company has grown. Crazy to feel so much passion in a 30 minute video. I didn't know Prusa and wasn't planning to buy a 3d print, but an i3 MK3S will be ordered soon. Amazing.
I feel special to have 1 of 100,000 of the worlds best printers!
funny thing, it can be 1 of 130,000 printers
Josef you are amazing and inspiring. Thanks for creating a behind the scenes and for recognizing what a great team you have. I enjoy supporting your community/company. I am so sorry to hear about Buddy!
A huge bravo for all your work, nothing is by chance. I hope you and your team are proud of everything you done ! I send you a lot of love from France, proud to be a PrusaMaker.
Truly Incredible, feeling proud that I have purchased my first Prusa printer and to be supporting such an amazing company!
The end broke my heart. Sorry to hear about buddy. Great video Josef. Thank you so much for all the extraordinary work you've done.
Same. A tear went down really quickly.
I didn't know that Seth Rogen was a 3D printing genius.
Right!? That was the first thing i thought when i saw him :)
I am so proud of you guys! I wish there were more stories like this.
Jsem na vás kluci nesmírně pyšnej. Kéž by takových bylo víc.
Thank you very much! This was an amazing insight in your company. I still remember very fondly building my Prusa Mendel in 2011. I am really happy that you successfully founded your company. The story of its development and success is amazing. I really apreciate how you always supported and helped building the 3D community. My heartfelt thanks for that. I wish you, your employees and your company the best for the future.
The beautiful Ironic part to all of this is, that we see you and your printers everywhere and Bre Pettis is nothing more than a bad memory to the Reprap community! LOVE IT!
I love how most of your equipment is 3D printed.. Its a beautiful thing when you can build/fix your own stuff. I remember looking at your OG Prusa printers and wanting one, it's amazing how far you've come.
I still have my prusa mendel from 2011, just added a bltouch probe.. Love the story and the fact that your approach is viable in our world is a bright light in a world where most news otherwise speak only about the dark sides of humanity. Cheers!
Amazed you have so much good quality old footage. Highlighting of those warehouses and office locations was really cool too.
Most motivating video I seen on youtube. Fantastic job, I purchased the mk3s last week, glad to be a part of a wonderful experience.
This is seriously a really wonderful story. I think I might be finally sold on getting a 3D printer! Congrats guys!
Josef, you're an amazing example of honest and human entrepreneurship. Congratulations for your well deserved position as a Company and all the people working there. This is no ordinary feat you've accomplished there and continue to achieve again and again without losing focus of your core values and philosophy. I wish you to just remain as you are and go sky high for all of our enjoyment and creative pleasure. Thank you!
Here two years later, and I can say that I’ve enjoyed the ride so much. Amazing work from all of you, and I loved the story so much. Keep being awesome!
I'm putting my Prusa MK3S together right now. I'm so impressed with this kit. Job well done.
I still have the improved mendel i made when the files were released. Yeah its a combination of parts and upgrades from both prusa and the open source community, has different electronics and different frame parts, but I learnt so much doing it and I have you to thank. So many people you don't know have benefitted from you and your teams hard work...... Thankyou dearly for doing what you have done to make my experience possible.
nemám slov, proste super, fantastické s čím všetkým si sa musel vysporiadať, klobúk dole čo si dokázal vybudovať. Máš môj obdiv, a si môj vzor :o
Absolutely incredible story. I love the way he sticks to his values. If it’s not right let’s not only make it better, but we’ll make it ourselves. Joseph, thank you for your determination to make an awesome product and for continuing to send Haribo bears!
Prusa changed my life, I have several Prusas now and can print and sell my classic ocean liner ships. You guys are changing the world. Thank you Josef Prusa and all the team.
You are the definition of what a 4.0 warehouse should be...
I am so proud that someone in my country made such an excelent and growing company that changed the world of creativity
What a fantastic history of a very innovative company. I love my Mk3s/MMU2s and Mini and can't imagine owning another brand for my 3D printing needs. Thanks to everyone at Prusa for your amazing ideas and hard work. I wish you many more years of success and here is to even larger office spaces!
I still have not bought a 3D Printer, but my first (of 8) was based of the Prusa I3 so thank you for that. inspiring journey. Congratulations!!!
So many companies should look at this video and learn how it should be done! Keep it up guys!
I am actually emotional right now about your success. I was watching your video and the one about your prusa farm and it gives me inspiration that I can somehow build my small business. I am starting my small business in 3d printing. I had 2 3d printers from other brands but it gives me frustrations instead of production. My husband bought prusa I3 and I was amazed how accurate and problem free it has been giving me. I was able to produce prints that are high quality print for selling. Thanks Prusa.
Josef Prusa, I take my hat off to you and your team. What an amazing journey. All the very best for the future.
This is just straight impressive! Thanks for making this great behind the scenes and journey video. Stories are everything and you guys have a great one!
Enlightening and refreshing. Great roll up of your amazing history and journey! Wishing you and your team all the best and continued success!
You are raising a generation of makers, who like to fix things rather than throw them away. I wish you the best Prusa. I will pay a visit whenever I came to Czech. Greetings to you all from Toronto Canada ✌🏻♥️
Congratulations on building a leading company from the ground up. Your dedication to product quality, development, and customer support is the foundation of your success. Keep it up.
Thankyou for sharing this story. It is very inspiring how you have grown and evolved.
Thank you again
It's insane to see the way you evolved ! and as a young engineer student it gives me even more confidents and hope for a wonderful futur, Thanks for the work you're provoding !
What an amazing story of perseverance and pure grit. I’m sure there has been so many hard times, stressful times, good times, and bad times along this journey that cannot be told in a 30 minute long video. Thank you for such an absolutely fantastic production here!!!
This has to be one of the best documentaries I've ever seen
23:40 *zooms in on 420*
sly dog XD
I was looking for this comment
@@liamsmith8518 Same here :D
i don't understand :/
@@mehmetmustafa2112 Plant joke
@@mehmetmustafa2112 420 is the known number as a sign for smoking weed.
What a great success story. Congratulations to you and your staff. I think my next 3D Printer may just be a Prusa now!
Absolute legend, Jo and his whole team are just incredible, the way this company works should be an example to every company in the world. Stunning.
This was so awesome to watch!!! Really humbling experience to bring this from the ground up. Please stay amazing!! You guys are awesome
Inspiring story, thank you and your team for all the hard work.
Dude, Iam amazed by your passion that pushed you to reach where you are now. I am happy fo you.
I don't know why but I just keep watching this video every now and again! Thumbs up to Prusa 👍👍👍
In awe Josef. I've made the hop across the pond a few times. The next one for me will have to include a trip to Prague. It's been on my list for years anyway but, this just nailed it. Thanks for the documentary on the history, progression and evolution of the products and the people behind it. The fact that the farm has reached such proportion and that you are still printing parts as the core of the mfg process is just incredible. Your story is pure magic in the evolution of pursuing ones path with passion. Thanks for all you and the team have done for the community worldwide and continue to do every day.
Josef, you run an amazing company. And while I don't own one of your printers...yet...I have watched this video countless times over the past year and a half just because it keeps popping up on my suggestions. And every time I get to your In Memory screen for Buddy, as one dog owner to another who has gone through the loss, I tear up. Thank you for all you do!
Its crazy how far you guys pushed open source hardware business. Keep rocking
I got into 3D printing a month or so ago, and went with a JG Aurora A5S. I started looking into a smaller printer that I can use for more precise work so I don't have to change nozzles often, and when I stumbled upon Prusa, I've heard NOTHING but glowing recommendations and feelings towards the company. Still going to be buying a Mini when I can afford it (spent too much on filament) but I found the stl files for new parts!
So happy to see a company that is so open with their community!
Currently saving up for my first 3D printer. After watching this and another video tour of your building I am 100% sold on picking up a Prusa.
A wonderful presentation. It's great to see the history of such a great printer and clearly a spectacular operation.
What hit me most it was that Buddy lived only 5 years. But I believe he was a part of the success and helped you in a times of sorrow a lot ...
I had a family member who had a pug that lived 16 human years which is 112 dog years
I'm sold. I've been on the fence between a few different companies for my first printer. Prusa gets my vote after watching this. This the kind of company & community I want to support.
Bravo! A great video and an incredible journey. It's easy to see why Prusa has become an iconic brand, and will no doubt go down in history as one of the greatest pioneers of 3D printing.
Initial Me: let's watch a bit
Final Me: watched the whole video 😅
Thumbs up for everything 👍
This was very heartwarming. I got the idea/desire of getting a 3D printer in the near future a few days ago and while initially (after 2 days of research) I was between a few brands and models before watching this, I'm fairly certain that now, after watching this, my first printer will be a Prusa. Sure, the i3 MK3S might be 2x more costly than an Ender 3 Pro, but seeing all the hard work, dedication and passion behind the scenes in your company makes it well worth to support you to keep going and to make even greater things.
Best of luck in the future! :)
great!
Way to go! Cheers to each and every one of you for getting it done and making it happen.
Ok this is crazy! Josef thanks for what you do
And your presentations from when you were starting do not look so bad from the outside!!!! I Congratulate you!!!
And in the end, what really mattered is that you did do them...
A heart-felt congratulations, Josef! Your printers are my favorite - and mine is always running without issue - unfortunately I can only afford one, let alone 500+ :P. I was fortunate enough to meet you in 2014. I wish you all the best in the future! The dream is adding the Mk3S with a multi-material to the printing family (I guess making a family of 2). Cheers!
Pepo tvé tiskárny jsou ty nejkvalitnější co jsem kdy vyděl. Pokračuj ve výrobě tiskáren a nikdy to nevzdávej.
Great history Josef! All the best for whole Prusa company!
I must say I've been debating getting a mk3s (cause the price is a little steep), but this whole video honestly has won me over. I'm definitely getting one now. 💙
Jakub helped me with my printer once on chat support!
This video makes me wish I could work there.
Same but like every job it shouldn't be easy et happy every day. I hope the pay is great because the products aren't cheap.
This is a great, fantastic story! I am overwhelmed! I am so impressed with your fabulous success and I am sure it will continue.
Still watching this video every now and then and hoping one day my company would be as successful! thank you Josef!
After this story, I would probably have opted for a printer of yours.
I love your videos and printers
I am only 14 but I spent all my savings on the original Prusa i3 mk3 just to invent and explore. Thanks joe
And why was there a printer on a train at the beginning?
good choice young one, keep it up!
Probably some of the best spent money ever.
I am a 15 y/o from Colombia also trying to save to buy one... Would like to talk to you (none of my friends is into 3d printing...) ...
@@felipegutierrez2193 i would recommend you joining a couple facebook groups and twitter :) lots of people willing to teach u
Save up for it
It's worth it
This video is inspiring, informing, and just entertaining to watch. Best video I’ve watched in a very long time
wow... never knew any of this information. I picked up my first 3d printer ever. mk3s and I really love it. I had no clue about any of the back story. So awesome that you went from two people and built a company that now ships over 1000's of orders daily. That's insane. That's the dream!
Well, I guess I am saving up to buy one of your 3D printers. What a wonderful story.
when this kept getting into my recommended i thought it was some dude who bought 100 thousand printers but i finally gave in and was pleasantly surprised
Někdy asi v roce 2014 jsem byla na vaší přednášce v Doxu, byla skvělá a řekl jste "tebe si budu pamatovat" tak jsem si ty roky říkala, že se snad někde potkáme. Ale zatím to nevyšlo :D. Teď s nákupem 3D tiskárny se mi otevřely nové dveře a já narazila na tohle video a chci jen říct, wow! Odvedl jste úžasný kuse práce, gratuluji a jsem nadšená z toho jak firma roste.
Loved every bit of the video. It's great because it doesn't feel like a commercial. Instead it's just a guy telling his story of turning his passion into a profiting company. Amazing
Great job. Keep on doing your fantastic business!
Díky za super video, které mi toho ukázalo hodně nového (tedy skoro všechno)
Enormous success! Awesome company mentality massive congrats. Ordered my mk3s yesterday!
Freaking nice, dude! Only 10 years and this really blew up! Awesome job. I'd be pulling my hair out trying to keep track of everything and trying to keep up with it all.
You are a complete genius... You are my idol... Would love to go in a future to prague to see prusa research. Greetings from a Colombian 15 y/o...
(sorry if my English is bad)
I Will go with u, don't forget me, it's so awsome how i knew u thx to this video
Haha! This video started playing, and I was like "That guy has my printer!" Still have a Mendel II in smurf smoothie in the corner that I made with you and Kliment in Berlin. It still runs, though it's not my daily driver. All original, except maybe the Kapton. Good times!
Very very impressive. Thank you for publishing this video. My respect for the Prusa brand just grew exponentially!
I love coming back and re-watching this video! So good