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Line 47: Due to its fully [[open source hardware]] and [[open source software]] design, the LulzBot Taz 6 has received "Respects Your Freedom" certification from the [[Free Software Foundation]].<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Gay\|first1=Joshua\|title=Aleph Objects\|url=http://www.fsf.org/resources/hw/endorsement/aleph-objects\|website=fsf.org\|publisher=Free Software Foundation, Inc.\|accessdate=2 April 2015\|date=29 Apr 2013}}</ref> In addition, the Lulzbot printers are often used in open-source tool chains on open source projects. For example, [[Superior Enzymes]] used a LulzBot TAZ in fabricating an open source photometer for [[nitrate]] testing.<ref>Wittbrodt BT, Squires DA, Walbeck J, Campbell E, Campbell WH, Pearce JM. (2015) [https://www.academia.edu/14702947/Open-Source_Photometric_System_for_Enzymatic_Nitrate_Quantification Open-Source Photometric System for Enzymatic Nitrate Quantification]. ''PLoS ONE'' '''10'''(8): e0134989. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0134989</ref> Similarly, Lulzbot 3D printers are used in projects to create low-cost prosthetic hands.<ref>Zisimatos, A. G., Liarokapis, M. V., Mavrogiannis, C. I., Kontoudis, G. P., & Kyriakopoulos, K. J. How to Create Affordable, Modular, Light-Weight, Underactuated, Compliant Robot Hands. [https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Minas_Liarokapis/publication/270162328_How_to_Create_Affordable_Modular_Light-Weight_Underactuated_Compliant_Robot_Hands/links/54a423d90cf257a636071d45.pdf PDF] </ref> Due in a large part to relative ease of maintenance and use, Lulzbot printers are one of several desktop 3D printers have been recommended for libraries by reviewers.<ref>Griffey, J. (2014). 3-D Printers for Libraries. ''Library Technology Reports'', 50(5), 1.</~~reF~~ref> In its 2014 ''Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing'' special issue, [[Make Magazine]] awarded the Lulzbot TAZ "best documentation" of all the hobbyist-grade 3D printers that were tested.<ref>{{cite web\|title=MAKE's 3D Printer Testing Results\|url=http://makezine.com/magazine/guide-to-3d-printing-2014/3d-printer-overview-how-they-compare/\|website=makezine.com\|publisher=Maker Media, Inc\|accessdate=15 April 2015\|date=8 November 2013}}</ref> The TAZ 4 was released in early 2014 with several key improvements to the TAZ platform to make it more robust and capable. This included a newly engineered drive rod system, redesigned y-axis heated bed mounts, a 400 W power supply, and a fully assembled electronics case that would allow compatibility with subsequently released dual extruders.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Aleph objects takes it to the next generation with the TAZ 4 3D printer\|url=https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/aleph-objects-takes-next-generation-taz-4-3d-printer-26886/\|website=3dprintingindustry.com\|publisher=3D Printing Industry\|date=6 May 2014}}</ref> Its release was met with reviews praising its new engineering.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Review: TAZ 4 3D Printer \|url=https://makezine.com/2014/11/22/review-taz-4-3d-printer/\|website=makezine.com\|publisher=Maker Media, Inc\|date=22 November 2014}}</ref> The TAZ 5 was also rated higher than any other 3D printer on 3D Forged's list of best 3D printers.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://3dforged.com/best-3d-printers/\|title=The Best 3D Printers for 2016 {{!}} 3D Forged\|website=3D Forged\|language=en-US\|access-date=2016-04-06\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407140223/http://3dforged.com/best-3d-printers/\|archive-date=2016-04-07\|url-status=dead}}</ref> On June 15, 2014, a film crew from the Canadian-produced television show ''[[How It's Made]]'' visited the company's headquarters in Loveland, Colorado. There, they filmed a segment featuring the LulzBot TAZ 4 3D printer, which aired in an episode of ''How It's Made'' on [[The Discovery Channel]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Krassenstein\|first1=Brian\|title=Aleph Objects' LulzBot 3D Printers to be Featured on 'How It's Made' TV Show\|url=http://3dprint.com/9037/3d-printer-how-its-made/\|website=3dprint.com\|publisher=3DPrint.com\|accessdate=18 April 2015\|date=13 July 2014}}</ref>▼ In its 2014 ''Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing'' special issue, [[Make Magazine]] awarded the Lulzbot TAZ "best documentation" of all the hobbyist-grade 3D printers that were tested.<ref>{{cite web\|title=MAKE's 3D Printer Testing Results\|url=http://makezine.com/magazine/guide-to-3d-printing-2014/3d-printer-overview-how-they-compare/\|website=makezine.com\|publisher=Maker Media, Inc\|accessdate=15 April 2015\|date=8 November 2013}}</ref> The TAZ 4 was released with several key improvements to the TAZ platform to make it more robust and capable, including a newly engineered drive rod system, redesigned y-axis heated bed mounts, a 400 W power supply, and a fully assembled electronics case that would allow compatibility with subsequently released dual extruders.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Aleph objects takes it to the next generation with the TAZ 4 3D printer\|url=https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/aleph-objects-takes-next-generation-taz-4-3d-printer-26886/\|website=3dprintingindustry.com\|publisher=3D Printing Industry\|date=6 May 2014}}</ref> Its release was met with reviews praising its new engineering.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Review: TAZ 4 3D Printer \|url=https://makezine.com/2014/11/22/review-taz-4-3d-printer/ ▲\|website=makezine.com\|publisher=Maker Media, Inc\|date=22 November 2014}}</ref> The TAZ 5 was also rated higher than any other 3D printer on 3D Forged's list of best 3D printers.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://3dforged.com/best-3d-printers/\|title=The Best 3D Printers for 2016 {{!}} 3D Forged\|website=3D Forged\|language=en-US\|access-date=2016-04-06\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407140223/http://3dforged.com/best-3d-printers/\|archive-date=2016-04-07\|url-status=dead}}</ref> On June 15, 2014, a film crew from the Canadian-produced television show ''[[How It's Made]]'' visited the company's headquarters in Loveland, Colorado. There, they filmed a segment featuring the LulzBot TAZ 4 3D printer, which aired in an episode of ''How It's Made'' on [[The Discovery Channel]] in 2015.<ref>{{cite web\|last1=Krassenstein\|first1=Brian\|title=Aleph Objects' LulzBot 3D Printers to be Featured on 'How It's Made' TV Show\|url=http://3dprint.com/9037/3d-printer-how-its-made/\|website=3dprint.com\|publisher=3DPrint.com\|accessdate=18 April 2015\|date=13 July 2014}}</ref> On May 17, 2016, LulzBot released the TAZ 6, which featured such upgrades as, automated bed-leveling, automated nozzle cleaning, and an enclosed power supply, as well as improved firmware, support for new filament materials, a better heat sink, and more. In 3DForged.com's review of the TAZ 6, Brent Hale called the TAZ 6 "the best overall 3D printer I have ever used."<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://3dforged.com/lulzbot-taz-6-review/\|title=LulzBot Taz 6 Review {{!}} 3D Forged\|date=2016-05-17\|website=3D Forged\|language=en-US\|access-date=2016-05-18\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518060647/http://3dforged.com/lulzbot-taz-6-review/\|archive-date=2016-05-18\|url-status=dead}}</ref> However it was the less expensive model, the LulzBot Mini 2 that was named Best Intermediate Printer of the Year for 2019 by Tom's Guide. The Mediahq agreed, naming the Lulzbot Mini 2 the best 3D printer for enthusiasts in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-3d-printers,review-2236.html\|title=Best Home 3D Printers 2019 - Reviews for Beginners and Enthusiasts\|date=2019-10-21\|website=The Mediahq\|language=en-US\|access-date=2019-10-22}}</ref>

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