Create it REAL, a Danish 3D printing technology provider is pleased to announce the first worldwide 3D printing real time processor. After 2 years of research and developments, our team have succeeded in producing a range of chips that are going to boost the 3D printer industry.
Speed is the key breakthrough - the 3D RTP v450 can reach up to 450mm/sec which is some three times faster than typical desktop printers on the market today. 3D printer manufacturers will be able to solve the speed issue - which is blocking market adoption - without changing current designs and mechanics.
The chips are initially targeting Fused Filament Fabrication printers, but are also ready to support SLA technology (Stereolithography) and will support SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) in a near future.
Create it REAL partners will appreciate the ease of integration in their current range of printers. Using only the 3D RTP chip (installed on a standard dim socket), or the full motherboard including all the controllers for the different printer parts, OEMs will be able to release new versions of their products quickly.
Finally, Create it REAL also offers an optional intuitive software to print 3D files, optimized to take advantage of all the features included in the 3DRTP chip. If needed, OEMs can get a complete tailor-made package to meet their exact needs and make sure they offer unique value to their customers.
“Our objective is to support all the 3D printer players, from small start-ups up to large OEMs, and to offer them easy to integrate, state-of-the-art technologies so they can spend their time and resources on their most important assets: their customers” says Jeremie Pierre Gay, Create it REAL’s CEO.
Key Features Summary
• Worldwide first 3D printing real time processor
• Boost 3D printers speed up to 450mm/sec
• 3 different versions to address the different market needs from desktop to high-end
• Improved print quality thanks to smoother X,Y,Z (simultaneous control)
• Integrated temperature control for optimum filament extrusion
• Supports 3 motors, up to 2 extruders, 1 heated bed, 2 fans and 6 limit switches (start/end positions)
• Create it REAL’s Motherboard also includes an innovative semi-automatic calibration mode to quickly set up the printer
The development kit will be available end-January 2014 for 3D printer manufacturers eager to integrate Create it REAL technologies into their products.
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Zinter™...it's a printer with a Z axis
Zinter™ PRO is the breakthrough high accuracy, full featured desktop 3D printer from Ion Core Ltd and true out-the-box experience.
The Zinter™ Pro is fitted with two extruders. This means the ability to print with two materials or two colours as part of a single model. Zinter's enclosed environment and heated build platform ensure prints are shielded from external condition changes for perfect prints every time.
Superior build quality and aesthetics coupled with our leading software means the British made Zinter™ Pro is not only the most accurate and full featured desktop 3D printer on the market, but its the best looking too!
Size matters.
Solidator features a huge build area that is 3-4 times larger than that of most other commercial stereolithography printers and even a lot higher than those of the most FDM printers. No longer will you be limited to small prints - the 588cm² print area yields objects that are truly massive by comparison.
Speed sells.
Whether you're rapid prototyping or simply impatient by nature, speed is king. Using DLP-Stereolithography and specially formulated materials, Solidator hardens an entire 0.1 mm layer all at once, without the typical moving heads or lasers that do nothing except waste your precious time. This makes Solidator the fastest liquid plastic resin printer around, without sacrificing quality.
Resolution impresses.
Solidator can print features as small as 270 microns (0.0106 inches) and layer heights of 100 microns (0.0039 inches). This leads to impressive results. Just compare the object resolution with my fingerprint:
The Hardware
The patent-pending design is realized in laser-cut steel parts, precision-cut aluminum profiles, linear guides, motors, optics, electronics, acrylics, and a special liquid plastic resin container. All parts are sourced from the USA and Europe and will be assembled and tested here. The machine will be shipped preassembled to you with minimal final assembly required.
We've tried to take ease of use to a whole new level. Solidator supports Wireless LAN, Ethernet and USB keys so there is always a convenient way to get your 3D model onto the device no matter where you work. And with a built in 3.2” touch screen for user interaction, you can even print without a computer handy. As a light source we use a high power DLP projector that is calibrated and fully automated. There is no dangerous laser that requires you to wear safety glasses. The red protection cover helps to keep away sunlight from the liquid plastic and should be used whenever possible to extend the life of the material.
Technical Specifications
The Software
- Build Volume: 280x210x200 mm (11.02"x 8,26"x7,87")
- Z-Motor resolution: 10 microns (0.000393")
- Typical layer height: 100 microns (0.00393")
- Minimal layer height depends on the material used.
- The Z-Motor is able to go down to 10 microns layers. We will write an update on the actual value for each material. Expect this to be around 30 microns.
- XY-resolution: 270 microns (0.01063")
- Number of Voxels in Build Volume: More than 1.5 Billion Voxels
- Speed: 10 seconds per 0.1 mm Layer
- Footprint: 620x600x480 mm (24.4"x23.6"x18.7")
- 3.2" Touch Screen supports standalone printing
- Job transfer methods: Wireless LAN, Ethernet, USB
- Software support: Windows XP/7/8, MAC OS X, Linux
The printer comes with Solidator Studio, our software solution for 3D rapid prototyping. You can open 3D models in “.STL”, “.OBJ” and “.3DS” format and place them into the scene to print. The software includes an industry leading GPU-accelerated slicer and automated support generation. Files can be transferred to the printer via WiFi, LAN or USB Stick. The software is tested on and available for Windows XP/7/8.x, Mac OSX and Linux Ubuntu.
The Materials
We have developed a special liquid plastic resin (similar to nail polish) with our resin providers. The prints in the pictures are printed with these resins that are specially designed for Solidator. Resin prices start at an industry leading $50 USD per liter (excluding shipping) and will be available from our partners. Compare that to some other stereolithographic printers that charge $150+/liter, and you'll see the advantage of Solidator.
The Solidator Resin we currently use is extremely hard, too. The hardness of the printed parts (at 0.1mm layer height) is 85D (shore hardness) - this is about the same value as PLA (about 85D) and more harder than ABS (about 75D) and certainly harder than POM (about 80D). The melting point of the printed parts is about 110°C (230 °F).
Tas Oszkay, Mo Harmon, and Jac Currie are graduate students at UCLA's school of Architecture and Urban Design who re-imagined skateboard product design using (http://www.solidconcepts.com/3d-print...) Solid Concepts' 3D Printing to manufacture an incredible board in one unit. Their board is an involved aesthetic dialogue between form and function. The design reveals heavy influences from the team's organic inspiration, Radiolaria. From a machining perspective, the complex mineral shell of radiolarians is nothing short of a nightmare. The patterns of the organism from under a microscope weave into each other, looking roughly similar to a dried up piece of sea reef. The team took the basic design of the silica skeletons unique to radiolarians and further complicated it through layering using CAD software.Here is the post about first 3d printed skateboard project:
Their board is self identified as a cruiser, meant for gracing the beach front or getting about campus. They think in the future they might look into trick boards; 3d Printing is a technology capable of being extremely light, and that would factor well into such a venture. But for now, they're experimenting with the more relaxed board.
The Snap3D project:
We wanted to design the best 3D printer that will be fast to assemble and to print high quality parts.
The assembling process doesn't required technical background. That will open the door to many users still afraid to build their own printer or who don't want to deal with complex design (cutting parts, electronics, soldering).
The printer's frame is extremely strong and doesn't required the use of fasteners thanks to our one year design innovation and the quality of the material. Indeed, from our first prototype in wood to our final product in plastic, the printer is just one of the best design and most appealing 3D printer with choice of the frame's color.
One of our dream is to have the printer as a platform for innovations in 3D printing. This is why we've chosen the modular design. Advanced users, Makers, product designers will be able to customize their printer. One example is the Extruder's platform that can be easily removed and replaced with a different Extruder for liquid printing or dispensing (printing chocolate, sugar or food). The print bed is also modular for this purpose. They will be able to add a second Extruder for experimental dual printing. Our electronics will support this option too.
Features
- No Soldering, Electronics & Wires snap together.
- The build volume is big: 8x8x8 inches
- ABS, PLA, Nylon 3 mm filament
- J Head nozzle
- 100 micron layers resolution
- Stand alone with microSD input.
- LCD panel with control interface: No need to use your computer, laptop to control the printer, pause and reset buttons, navigation buttons,
- The Best heated bed for ABS: Helios bed
- LED light
- Easy and fast to assemble
- Software: Repetier, Pronterface or slic3r
- The price for Snap 3D special kit starts at $799. If fully funded, the first batch of printers is expected to be shipped in March / April 2014.
"Solid Concepts, which last month revealed the first fully-functional, metal 3D gun, announced today that they're putting 100 limited-edition models of the 1911 .45 caliber pistol on sale for $11,900 each. Solid Concept demonstrated the gun by initially firing 50 rounds through it. Since then, the company said it has fired nearly 2,000 rounds through the pistol without a single malfunction. Unlike the very first 3D printed gun — the single-shot, plastic Liberator — Solid Concepts says is not trying to promote the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment. Its purpose in printing the firearm was to demonstrate its ability to turn out precision, durable parts that could withstand the massive pressure created by firing a bullet. People who purchase one of the limited-edition guns will also have the chance to tour Solid Concept's Texas facility to see their gun being printed, and to join their lead additive manufacturing engineers on the range for the first test firing of their limited 1911 gun."Company page:
First movements of our dogleg grounded delta robot(GDR) 3d printer. This is the first motion test using the delta marlin firmware on a gen 6 board controlled through printrun. The GDR idea is from the Simpson 3d printer but we utilize lead screw/worm gears for motion
