MakerBot Replicator 2
The Lab has three MakerBot Replicator 2s, photo from MakerBot.
The MakerBot is printing chainmail. It prints a layer together all at once. Initially, the print is stiff, but by bending it, over time it becomes flexible like chainmail.
About
"With a resolution capability of 100 microns and a massive 410 cubic inch build volume, the MakerBot Replicator™ 2 Desktop 3D Printer is the easiest, fastest, and most affordable tool for making professional quality models. The MakerBot Replicator 2 is exclusively compatible with 1.75/1.8 mm PLA filament."
Templates
Check out Thingiverse for inspiration or models.
Settings
Use MakerWare to set up your model for print, it will automatically export in a proprietary format that can't be edited later. You will always want a copy of the original STL or OBJ file.