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New 3D Printer model from Makerbot (#4512)
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Tem  
#1 Posted : Wednesday, September 26, 2012 4:03:08 PM(UTC)
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This new printer, Makerbot's Replicator 2, looks like it will be very useful for printing 3D parts.
The price is relatively low, as are the consumables (PLA filament).
The resolution is touted as being 100 Microns/0.1mm
I don't work for this company or its associates in any way shape or form.
The size of parts that it can create has increased over the previous model too.
The Replicator X2 is to be released next year and might have 2 print nozzles. This could mean that support material could be printed, allowing for more sculptural parts. Go to link:

http://www.makerbot.com
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jol  
#2 Posted : Thursday, September 27, 2012 1:51:58 AM(UTC)
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that's the first one I've seen that makes sense !
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posh.de  
#3 Posted : Thursday, September 27, 2012 5:02:11 AM(UTC)
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the new [URL="http://b9creator.com/"]B9Creator[/URL] ([URL="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/b9creations/b9creator-a-high-resolution-3d-printer"]yet[/URL]) and the [URL="http://formlabs.com/"]Form 1[/URL] ([URL="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/formlabs/form-1-an-affordable-professional-3d-printer"]soon[/URL]) do look interesting also because not using lame FDM (extruded plastic) as MakerBot or Reprap but real [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereolithography"]stereolithography[/URL] (resin/laser) which leads to a better resolution, durability and surface quality.

Norbert
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Jean-Francois Jacques  
#4 Posted : Thursday, September 27, 2012 7:08:21 AM(UTC)
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METEORE DESIGN / KEKO Stand
Jean-Francois Jacques, Industrial Designer
SharkCad Pro V14 B1653
Platform macOS 14 Sonoma
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BPL-RFE  
#5 Posted : Thursday, September 27, 2012 7:30:17 AM(UTC)
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Just read the article on [URL="http://www.golem.de/news/3d-drucker-form-1-baut-gegenstaende-aus-fluessigem-kunstharz-1209-94787.html"]GOLEM[/URL] (in German).
Although they are still in development stage,
[URL="http://formlabs.com/pages/our-printer"]Form 1 - Printer[/URL] looks promising.

Roland
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Tem  
#6 Posted : Thursday, September 27, 2012 12:05:47 PM(UTC)
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The FORM 1 from FormLabs might be a better fit for product design. I just found out about that one yesterday after I posted info on the Replicator. Thanks for informing us.
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