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Laser Stereolithography 3d printers are getting more advanced and more developed for prosumer / DIY consumer market. XFab has some nice specs and several different materials choices which give broad spectrum of 3d printed object properties.






Technical Specifications:

• 3D printing method: Laser Stereolithography
• Working area: Ø 180×180 mm
• Laser source: Solid State BlueEdge® BE-1300X
• Slice thickness: 10-100 microns
• Minimum feature size: 80 microns
• Scanning method: Galvanometer
• Software: XFAB Controller, Nauta™ XFAB Edition (proprietary software)
• Input file format: .stl, .slc
• Machine size: 420x638x590 mm
• Operating Temperature and Humidity: 22°-25°C/60%
• Power supply: AC 230/115V/50-60 Hz
• Price: it is around $5,000, but the company will produce smaller version for some $2,500
• Proprietary cartridges priced between $200 and $400.

XFab DWS Lab Print materials:

• Standard acrylate, amber for general purpose
• ABS-like, grey, High-impact resistant, functional parts, snap-fit, casings
• ABS-like, white, High-impact resistant, functional parts, snap-fit, casings
• Polypropylene-like, Flexible, snap-fit, casings, components, lab equipment
• Rigid opaque, grey, Prototypes, toys, high-detail models, marketing models
• Transparent,Clear prototypes, liquid flow visualization, light cases
• Ceramic nano-filled, light blue, Static thermal resistance tests, high definition models
• Rubber-like, black, Handles, gaskets, footwear, ergonomic tests, functional parts
• Rubber-like, transparent, Functional parts, medical devices

From project page:

Stampomatica is a mini series of analog micro-machines to print business cards and postcards. Stampomatica is a powerful expression of digital manufacturing that joined the memory of movable type printing with the DIY attitude; it’s the meeting point between past and future, vintage and innovation: a self-commissioned project that allows everyone to approach to traditional printing techniques rediscovering their charm and potential.

http://www.stampomatica.com/

Another day, another new 3d printer.

Specifications from product page:

Often the biggest problem is that of having to dedicate a computer or a server to manage our network printers.
To solve this problem the 3DPRN can be equipped with a 1 GHz PC Card with LAN interface on which it has pre-installed web interface that allows the use of remotely connecting the printer to your network.
The web application requires no installation and allows the user to not have to configure any software on his computer.
Basic functionality of the web application:

• processing code print files in complete autonomy
• remote maintenance on the printer
• visual access to the press through web camera 
• without the use of resources on your computer

TECHNOLOGY: FFF
WORK SURFACE: PLEXIGLAS
DIMENSIONS OF INITIAL RELEASE: X: 200 mm Y: 200 mm Z: 135 mm;
NOMINAL RESOLUTION: X / Y / Z 0.0062mm
NOZZLE: 0.5 / 12:35
FILAMNETO: PLA 3 mm
CONTROLLER: MINITRONICS
ENGINES: NEMA 17 STEPPER
WEIGHT: 7 Kg
OVERALL: 440 mm * 350 mm * (500 mm / 640 mm)
STRUCTURE: ALUMINIUM PROFILES OF 20 mm * 20 mm * 2 mm
JOINTS: PLA printed
PRICE: 600 Euro range

http://www.robot-domestici.it/joomla/component/virtuemart/stampanti-e-scanner-3d--cnc/stampanti-3d/187-3dprn/3dprn-basic-sperimental-kit

Printer features from the company site:

STURDY

2mm stainless steel frame, cut on latest generation NC laser systems:

Humidity won’t affect it: frame perfectly hold geometry for years of trouble-free use
No fear of machine damage when printing at high temperature
Frame can support hundred Kgs with zero deformation
Even using strong acceleration rates the machine keeps perfect alignemnt
Tens of prints with no need of re-calibrate
All structural parts are metal.

100% Metal extruder, machined on NC equipment:
Narrow tolerances, high quality surface finishes
Near zero chances of extruder jam
Easier extrusion control
Steady production
No plastic parts in the hot/cold end area (i.e.: PTFE o PEEK)
In case of mistakingly high temperature setting, extruder parts won’t produce toxic PTFE fumes
PVA / PLA / ABS / NYLON / PC / .. any polymer can be printed
Easy nozzle change 

24V 300W power supply unit:
No power compromises
Motors with very good dynamic performances
Quick extruder warm-up
1/32 step controllers: smooth movements
Heated bed

PRECISE
Quality bearings (Igus / Nsk)
Parts engineered to last years
Lube free axes
Thermocouple heater control

Wide extruder temperature range (up to 340° C)
Precise and sturdy sensors: no thin thermistor wire that will easily break while printing !

Stainless steel wire feeders

No slack/feeble parts = Precision
No bending parts under stress = 100% feed power available

EASY

Printing plates are swapped in seconds
Easy and precise filament change
LCD display + jogwheel + on board memory (micro SD card)
Printer can run stand alone without a connected PC
Realtime parameter display
Open software architecture: can be interfaced to almost any host software
Easy and quick calibration procedures, even if seldom needed

SAFE

CE certified
Sealed working area: fumes are confined
Door can be key-locked
Peace of mind as you print in a safe setting
All electrical parts are Rohs and CE compliant
Industrial wiring: no flying cables and no live AC parts can be reached
Children and pets can play safely around, while machine is running
Made in Italy, by an half-century-old firm.

SLEEK

Minimalist look and tough looking, you can place it even in the classiest office setting
Won’t ruin your professional image: can show to customers with pride

http://3ntr-web.it/?page_id=66

New update video from WASP team on their multifunctional 3d printer which shows full overview of various features including wood, PCB and aluminium milling.




http://www.wasproject.it/

A friend of mine went to visit the science museum MUSE in Trento, Italy. He was very surprised and excited to see 3d printing as part of FabLab inside the museum where they teach children and visitors about it. He sent me some photos.







http://www.muse.it/Pages/default.aspx

More on FabLab MUSE:

http://blog.maketank.it/2013/08/massimo-menichinelli-fablab-trent-muse/






Youtube MUSE channel (Italian only)

http://www.youtube.com/user/MUSEOdelleSCIENZE

Hybrids WILL be the new standard fro desktop manufacturing.






From product page:

FABtotum is a multipurpose tool, the first Low Cost Desktop Personal Fabrication device that can operate a wide range of Computer controlled (CNC) manufacturing processes.
Print, Cut, Mill, Scan, Manipulate. Rinse and repeat!
A seamless interaction between the physical and the digital world.
While Current 3D printers are defined as Personal fabricators, there is so much more to personal fabrication than 3d printing alone! FABtotum allows anyone to explore the endless possibilities of a multipurpose fabrication device.
Thanks to a sturdy structure and unconventional tecnical solutions FABtotum is capable of subtractive machining without compromising 3d printing volumes or printing speeds.
Switching to subtractive mode is easy: just remove and tilt the double sided printing plane and expose the milling plane with built in fixtures to secure your workpiece.
Along with 3/4 Axis Subtractive Machining, Fabtotum is capable of 3-axis hybrid Additive / Subtractive manufacturing, meaning you can work in dual mode without loosing the position or having to move the workpiece.

• 3D milling on light materials (Balsa, Foam, light wood)

• PCB milling : make your own circuit boards!

• Engraving

• 2.5 D Profiling (cutting) on light materials (balsa,Foam,Light wood)

• CNC Pre-Drilling

• 4 Axis machining on light materials.

• 4 Axis Engraving 

Digital Aquisition:
FABtotum is capable of scanning solid objects thanks to a built in laser scanner (quick scan, medium quality) and one dimension (Z) touch probe digitalizer (hi-accuracy, very slow).
Using this feature you'll be able to unlock a whole lot of potential: scan and print duplicates of solid objects, create new objects with foams or modeling clay and scan them for further editing in a modeling software of choice, or print them in additive mode or cut/mill in subtractive mode.
Most 3d scanners cannot acquire small objects (such as a coin) and a physical digitalizer cannot acquire complex objects without at least 4 axis of freedom.
FABtotum can do both.
Scanning objects means you'll never run out of stuff to print, you'll be able to experiment with shapes or reverse-engineer objects around you, scanning and then duplicating a modified version!