MyMiniFactory has acquired Thingiverse
Posted: Sat Feb 14, 2026 10:52 pm
"MyMiniFactory has acquired Thingiverse. Have your say in at the live Q&A on 17th Feb at 5pm GMT here"
This banner was across the top of a Thingaverse page when I opened it this morning.
This answer from google about how that will affect Cura.
Based on the announcement on February 12, 2026,
MyMiniFactory has acquired 100% of Thingiverse from Ultimaker.
However, this does not mean MyMiniFactory has acquired Cura. Here are the details:
What was acquired: MyMiniFactory acquired the Thingiverse platform, its assets, and its user base (approximately 8 million users).
What remains with Ultimaker: Ultimaker (now UltiMaker, following the MakerBot merger) retains ownership and development of Ultimaker Cura software.
Relationship: Thingiverse was previously owned by MakerBot, which merged with Ultimaker in 2022. MyMiniFactory has purchased this specific asset from the merged entity.
In summary, MyMiniFactory now owns the file-sharing website (Thingiverse), while Ultimaker remains the owner of the slicing software (Cura).
As of February 2026,
UltiMaker no longer owns Thingiverse.
MyMiniFactory acquired 100% of Thingiverse from UltiMaker in a deal announced on February 12, 2026.
Key details regarding the change in ownership:
Previous Ownership: Following the 2022 merger of MakerBot and Ultimaker, Thingiverse was under the UltiMaker brand.
New Owner: London-based MyMiniFactory acquired the platform to integrate it into their "SoulCrafted" ecosystem, which focuses on human-made, curated 3D designs.
Reason for Sale: Reports indicate that Thingiverse had been neglected under previous ownership and suffered from a decline in functionality, which MyMiniFactory aims to reverse.
Future Plans: Thingiverse will remain an open-sharing, free platform, but with new management aiming to introduce sustainable monetization tools for creators.
This banner was across the top of a Thingaverse page when I opened it this morning.
This answer from google about how that will affect Cura.
Based on the announcement on February 12, 2026,
MyMiniFactory has acquired 100% of Thingiverse from Ultimaker.
However, this does not mean MyMiniFactory has acquired Cura. Here are the details:
What was acquired: MyMiniFactory acquired the Thingiverse platform, its assets, and its user base (approximately 8 million users).
What remains with Ultimaker: Ultimaker (now UltiMaker, following the MakerBot merger) retains ownership and development of Ultimaker Cura software.
Relationship: Thingiverse was previously owned by MakerBot, which merged with Ultimaker in 2022. MyMiniFactory has purchased this specific asset from the merged entity.
In summary, MyMiniFactory now owns the file-sharing website (Thingiverse), while Ultimaker remains the owner of the slicing software (Cura).
As of February 2026,
UltiMaker no longer owns Thingiverse.
MyMiniFactory acquired 100% of Thingiverse from UltiMaker in a deal announced on February 12, 2026.
Key details regarding the change in ownership:
Previous Ownership: Following the 2022 merger of MakerBot and Ultimaker, Thingiverse was under the UltiMaker brand.
New Owner: London-based MyMiniFactory acquired the platform to integrate it into their "SoulCrafted" ecosystem, which focuses on human-made, curated 3D designs.
Reason for Sale: Reports indicate that Thingiverse had been neglected under previous ownership and suffered from a decline in functionality, which MyMiniFactory aims to reverse.
Future Plans: Thingiverse will remain an open-sharing, free platform, but with new management aiming to introduce sustainable monetization tools for creators.