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Vigo:
I think that one in the video is the UP! printer.

http://www.up3dusa.com/

Slightly more expensive at $1500, but the product is already out there.

RandyT:

--- Quote from: Vigo on April 02, 2012, 02:37:55 am ---I think that one in the video is the UP! printer.

http://www.up3dusa.com/

Slightly more expensive at $1500, but the product is already out there.

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The higher cost is probably due to the metal vs plastic construction.  Looks like the technology is the same, and just being repackaged for mass market.  Can't sell everyone a 3D printer until it looks (and acts) like a 2D printer ;).

yotsuya:

--- Quote from: RandyT on April 02, 2012, 12:46:58 am ---But it will be a boon for companies doing in-house prototyping.  I may actually pick one up when they become available, just for that sort of thing.

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We'll be expecting the Groovy NovaGem 3s soon after.

mountain:
We use a 3D Systems prototyping machine here at work. It uses a composite type of material and UV light to cure each stepped layer. The damn thing breaks A LOT. I would be hesitant on buying one of their ABS based machines this early.

RandyT:

--- Quote from: mountain on April 02, 2012, 01:02:44 pm ---We use a 3D Systems prototyping machine here at work. It uses a composite type of material and UV light to cure each stepped layer. The damn thing breaks A LOT. I would be hesitant on buying one of their ABS based machines this early.

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The UP! system has been out for a couple of years now, and seems to be pretty stable.  This tech is different than the SLA tech where liquid is solidified by UV.  This is essentially stepper motors (very old and common tech) and a modified hot melt glue gun with an automated plastic feed.  It's a "light duty mini-mill" with extruding head.  I'd trust the metal ones more than the plastic over long term (stability is important for accuracy), but this tech isn't nearly as tricky as the other types out there.

Did more research on these types of units.  You can buy a 2 lbs of material on a spool for less than $40.  That's probably double the capacity of the "cartridges".  Anything one would save on the purchase of the plastic encased unit would, very likely, quickly be outweighed by the materials cost.  Something to consider for those looking at the Cube unit.

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