Here is another revolutionary step forward in 3D printing: the desktop metal 3d printer. It deposits metal "paste" made from metal powder with a polymer binder in a similar way as any common FDM machine and the parts are then sintered in a microwave enhanced furnace chamber.
The price is comparable to higher-end professional FDM machine from a few years ago. They also sell production cell that has much higher capacity for more demanding production facilities.
Tech specs:
Desktop Metal presentation video:
Here is a much more in-depth video by GoEngineer with many details about the machines, materials, and the process:
Company homepage:
https://www.desktopmetal.com/
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The price is comparable to higher-end professional FDM machine from a few years ago. They also sell production cell that has much higher capacity for more demanding production facilities.
Tech specs:
- Build volume: 12 in x 8 in x 8 in (305 mm x 205 mm x 205 mm)
- Materials: Steel, Titanium, Aluminum, Copper and other undisclosed materials
- Layer height: 50 μm (minimum)
- Dimensions: 60 in x 49 in x 30 in (1500 mm x 1250 mm x 750 mm)
- Technology: Microwave Enhanced Sintering
- Price: $120,000 for the desktop version, $250,000+ for manufacturing cell production system
Desktop Metal presentation video:
Here is a much more in-depth video by GoEngineer with many details about the machines, materials, and the process:
Company homepage:
https://www.desktopmetal.com/
