YesterdayMakerBotunveiled their next generation 3D pressman , cleverly name it the Replicator in a nod to the similar devices seen in Star Trek . But instead of at once producing a piping spicy cup of Earl Grey afternoon tea , the Replicator methodically turn 3D model into real - life charge plate creation .
https://gizmodo.com/makerbots-replicator-prints-larger-3d-creations-in-two-5874507
The novel model has a larger printing bed than the original , and while the previous MakerBot was n’t on display at their booth for compare , having played with it in the past the size difference between the new and quondam machines is n’t really noticeable . So if you ’re thinking of upgrading , you wo n’t be losing desktop real estate , you ’ll just be gain printing content .
The ability to impress in two colors at the same sentence is the most lauded new characteristic . Facilitated by an awing vocalise “ Dualstrusion technology ” printhead which feeds raw plastic strands from a curing of mandrel on the back of the printer . The laser cut wood living accommodations still give the Replicator the feeling of being a bit on the home brew side , while impress it does n’t wobble all over the place . Just do n’t await issue that see like they ’ve descend from Jony I ve ’s skunkworks . The printed resultant role still have that layered effect , where you’re able to literally see the individual passes of the printhead . Nevertheless , at $ 2,000 with the dual extruder print head it ’s still the cheapest 3D printer you’re able to buy . [ MakerBot ]
https://gizmodo.com/hands-on-with-makerbots-bigger-better-two-color-3d-pr-5874932/?hd
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