http://makezine.com/2014/02/11/first-look-printrbot-unveils-its-all-metal-3d-printer/
http://www.3dprinterworld.com/article/brook-drumm-explains-printrbots-metal-decision
6x6x6” bed
beefier z-axis rods
~$500
PLA / Ubis hot end
Carbon Fiber, Kevlar, CFRP ($550/lb and up)
305mm x 160mm x 160mm (12″ x 6.25″ x 6.25″, 486ci)
FFF Printing: 100 Microns (1.75mm filament)
CFF Printing: 200 Microns (mk4 filament)
Dual Quick Change
https://markforged.com
AlphaLabs kiosk for generating customizable toys
20 minutes
customizable colors, etc
Build envelope: 7 x 7 x 7 in / 178 x 178 x 178 mm
Nozzle Diameter: 0.35 mm
Min. Layer Resolution: 0.1 mm
Connectivity: USB, SD Card
http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140217-3d-printing-kiosks-coming-soon-to-a-toy-store-near-you.html
http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140220-large-scale-anti-gravity-3d-printer-goes-full-metal.html
Robotic arm + advanced welder; requires cooling
Same people who did a fast-set resin printer
Supported by Autodesk
3D Printed Pinewood Derby Cars. This must happen.
Intro class to Fusion 360, Autodesk tool merging CAD with sculpting. David Perry used it to craft his violin!
3-day Ideo Design thinking camp for kids, using 3D Printing
www.cityxproject.com
Let’s bring it to Portland!
A summit to explore big themes in 3DP, Internet of Things, Wearables, and Sharing economy. Coming Fall 2014. We should participate!