actress of pakistan

This is important step forward for the entire field: open source sub 1500 USD metal printer. It can be mad by anyone with some experience. It is based on static MIG welder and moving invert delta 3d printer platform as build bed.

Project was developed by Michigan Tech's Open Sustainability Technology Lab: Gerald C. Anzalone, Chenlong Zhang, Bas Wijnen, Paul G. Sanders and Joshua M. Pearce. Kudos to you gentlemen!


From project abstract:

Technical progress in the open-source self replicating rapid prototyper (RepRap) community has enabled a distributed form of additive manufacturing to expand rapidly using polymer-based materials. However, the lack of an open-source metal alternative and the high capital costs and slow throughput of proprietary commercialized metal 3-D printers has severely restricted their deployment. The applications of commercialized metal 3-D printers are limited to only rapid prototyping and expensive finished products. This severely restricts the access of the technology for small and medium enterprises, the developing world and for use in laboratories. This paper reports on the development of a <$2000 open-source metal 3-D printer. The metal 3-D printer is controlled with an open-source micro-controller and is a combination of a low-cost commercial gas-metal arc welder and a derivative of the Rostock, a deltabot RepRap. The bill of materials, electrical and mechanical design schematics, and basic construction and operating procedures are provided. A preliminary technical analysis of the properties of the 3-D printer and the resultant steel products are performed. The results of printing customized functional metal parts are discussed and conclusions are drawn about the potential for the technology and the future work necessary for the mass distribution of this technology.

Project homepage with detailed build instructions:

http://www.appropedia.org/Open-source_metal_3-D_printer

Academia paper on this printer:

https://www.academia.edu/5327317/A_Low-Cost_Open-Source_Metal_3-D_Printer

If you want to learn more about MIG (metal inert gas) welding:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_metal_arc_welding

















































There is another welder based DIY metal 3d printer project with almost no documentation - The Chipfuzer:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2013/11/chipfuzer-diy-3d-metal-printer-by-mark.html

Mini Metal Maker is small DIY 3d printer that prints objects suitable for jewelry production, watchmaking and small gears modeling,  small pistons and generally small metal parts. It uses precious metal clay that needs to be put in a high temperature kiln in order to get into metallic form. it will not make "regular" sized hard metal parts. It is more oriented towards craftsman and artisans.

From the Mini Metal Maker page:

The impact



The Mini Metal Maker is a game-changer in the world of do-it-yourself 3-D printing. It gives engineers and designers a new tool for fabricating precision parts without expensive machinery or difficult manual processes. It puts a powerful new tool in the hands of artists and craftsmen for creating customized repeatable items in metal. It is also a valuable and accessible educational tool because it is low cost and small enough to be portable.

I've always dreamed of being able to print miniature parts and detailed sculptures directly in metal. To me, the Mini Metal Maker moves 3D printing from the land of plastic toys into the real world of arts, science, and engineering. I have had so much fun creating and using the Mini Metal Maker, and believe that you will too. 

Other Ways You Can Help

Your words are precious to us. If you can not contribute, or if you simply wish to help another way, please like us on Facebook, share our website with your friends, and spread the word about the Mini Metal Maker to anyone who might be interested.

FAQ
What is the Mini Metal Maker for?
The Mini Metal Maker is for printing custom jewelry such as rings and gem settings, sculptures, specialized machine parts, ornamental hardware, metal chains, or even special hardware such as miniature turbines or pistons.

Who will use the Mini Metal Maker?
The Mini Metal Maker is for anyone interested in creating small detailed metal objects. This includes the 3D Maker community and as jewelry artisans. The Mini Metal Maker is also a valuable tool for design engineers and machinists, who require small runs of specialized hardware for creating prototypes. The Mini Metal Maker adds new capability for the DIY inventor or artist by making fabrication in metal easy and direct.

What's the print bed size?
The print bed currently allows for prints up to 2.3 inches x 2.3 inches x 2.3 inches (6 cm x 6 cm x 6 cm) in size. The movement resolution is up to 1600 steps/mm.

How does the clay become metal?
The device prints with a commercially available jewelry product known as "metal clay." This material is a pre-mixed emulsion of metal particles in a water soluble organic binder. When heated in a kiln (600˚C-900˚C) the binder burns away as the metal particles fuse together.

Where can I buy materials for the printer?

I have been purchasing various metal clay materials online from Amazon and also through e-bay. The Mini Metal Maker requires the clay to be precisely mixed to a special consistency. I will provide pre-mixed syringes of clay along with the parts and software for the MiniMetalMaker.

Can I use it with other clays, or just metal clay?
The mini metal maker will work for most water soluble clay or ceramic type materials if the consistency of the material is properly mixed. Refining this mixing process for each of the available types of clay is an important part of the research and development we are currently completing. Since the device extrudes from commercially available syringes, it is entirely possible for users to develop their own clay blends. We will make pre-mixed clays of different varieties available for sale along with the Mini Metal Maker.

How big is the printer?

Our current printer measures 16 inches (41 cm) tall, 7 inches (18 cm) wide, and 12 inches (30 cm) deep. The new prototype will be slightly deeper in order to accommodate bed motion for two heads in place of just one.

Will it work with Windows 8? How about Macintosh?
Yes, and Yes. The core computer for the Mini Metal Maker is an Arduino Duo running modified Sprinter-based open source firmware. We are developing a cross-platform work environment for loading your objects into the printer.

Do you always need a computer to print?
No. It will be able to print directly from SD cards. Our current prototype requires a connection to a computer, but we are designing the production model to print directly from a compact flash chip that is inserted into the machine.

Does it work with a USB port?

Yes it does. It just has a standard printer-type USB cord that you could pull out of the back of your normal printer and connect to this printer.

Does it cause indoor air pollution or health problems for users?
No. The Mini Metal Maker does not cause any fumes or air pollution. The clay is water based and non-toxic, as its original purpose was for sculpting by hand. Also, the entire machine operates at room temperature because it does not have to melt plastic. You will need to purchase a small *kiln, however, in order to fire the objects.

*Kilns of any sort should be located in a well ventilated area away, often in a garage or a covered outdoor work area.

Mini Metal Maker homepage, detailed build files should be available there in the future:

http://www.minimetalmaker.com/

They had very successful Indiegogo campaign, hopefully they will release the plans as planed:

http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/minimetalmaker-a-small-3d-printer-that-fabricates-with-metal-clay



























Take a look at Newton 3d, printer based on same technology:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/02/newton-3d-diy-metal-clay-3d-printer.html

Limited information is available on this printer, except few video showing only printing and limited photos of print results. It uses metal clay as printing material and that type of material requires high temperature kiln for finishing.
It also aims specialist makers such as jewellers, product, homeware and fashion designers.

Newton 3d homepage:

http://newton3d.com/

They have a subcategory on My Mini Factory site with some objects you could make on Newton:

http://www.myminifactory.com/search/category/96/Newton-3D-Metal-Printing































Here is a metal clay printer with similar features, the Mini Metal Maker:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/02/mini-metal-maker-diy-metal-clay-3d.html

Carbon fiber 3d printing was the technology many people were waiting for. We could finaly get very durable and strong printed objects.




Technical specifications of Mark One:

• Printing Technology: Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) / Composite Filament Fabrication (CFF)
• Build Size: 305mm x 160mm x 160mm (12″ x 6.25″ x 6.25″, 486ci)
• Material Compatibility: Carbon Fiber, Fiberglass, Nylon, PLA
• Highest Layer Resolution: FFF Printing: 100 Microns / CFF Printing: 200 Microns
• Extruders: Dual Quick Change
• Filament Sizes: FFF: 1.75mm, CFF: MF4
• Pause / Resume Prints: Yes
• Software: Cloud Enabled
• Supported OS: Mac OS 10.7 Lion +, Win XP+, Linux*
• Supported Browser: Chrome 30+, Firefox 10+, Safari 6+*
• Supported Files: STL, .OBJ
• Connectivity: WiFi, USB, SD Card
• Price: at 5000 USD range

Brilliant ideas need brilliant materials.
Designed to overcome the strength limitations of other 3D printed materials, the MarkForged Mark One 3D printer is the world’s first 3D printer designed to print composite materials. Now you can print parts, tooling, and fixtures with a higher strength-to-weight ratio than 6061-T6 Aluminum.

Gregory Mark, the President of MarkFoged, also co-owns Aeromation, another carbon high technology company responsible for manufacturing computer controlled race car wings. The wings are typically made out of carbon fiber because of it’s high durability, strength and low weight. They discovered that it is quite a challenging task to manufacture parts out of carbon fiber, because of the time needed and high expense in laying the fiber down piece by piece in the production process. That’s what motivated the development of 3D printer which could simply print the carbon material.

We are waiting for more details and print results!

Mark One is produced by Mark Forged:

http://markforged.com/the-specifications/

Now, after the initial hype, we can say that there are many uncertainties about the technology behind this printer.

• carbon filament and various carbon fiber technologies have been used in 3d printers before, but as far as I know, no machine has been designed specially for the carbon technology and this would be the first desktop / prosumer printer
• it is unknown how exactly Mark One prints with carbon fiber: is it a new "special" filament where carbon is mixed in thermoplastics or is it some other technology 

Screenshot of Mark One webpage showing that the carbon fiber material is 20 times stiffer then ABS and 5 times stronger

Mark One is multimaterial machine that can print objects with two materials with different combinations of core, shell and structural honeycomb

It looks like some sort of K8200 clone or re-brandedimported machine from Philippines. It is sold for 100 000 Philippine Peso which is almost 2200 USD. I have a filing that any Philippino interested in buying it could build a better printer for less money. On other hand, maybe it's hard to import parts into Philippines.



Technical specifications:

• Linear ball bearings: 8 and 10 mm
• Technology: FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) for PLA and ABS
• Power supply: 15 V / 6.5 A max.
• Standard USB 2.0 to Mini 5pin
• Dimensions of printable area: 200 x 200 x 200mm
• Typical printing speed: 100 mm/s
• Maximum print speed: 150 to 300 mm/s (depending on the object to be printed)
• Extrusion nozzle: 0.5 mm
• Extrusion thermistor: NTC 100K
• Extruded aluminum profiles: 20 mm wide
• Movement: 4 Wantai Stepper Motor
• Printer Dimension: 600mm x 430mm x 580mm (L x W x H)
• Packaging Dimension: 650mm x 515mm x 640mm (L x W x H)

Resolution:

• Nominal mechanical resolution: 
• X and Y: 0.015 mm (smallest step the printing plate can move in the X and Y direction) 
• Z: 0.781 µm (smallest step the printing plate can move in the Z direction)
• Nominal printing resolution: 
• Wall thickness (X,Y): 0.5 mm 
• Layer thickness (Z): 0.20 - 0.25 mm
• Software: Repetier version 0.84 and up
• included: 5m PLA filament black sample
• Tested in: Windows 7 and Windows XP

 http://www.cdrking.com/?mod=products&type=view&sid=18967&main=167

Many people are building machines they designed from scratch. Here is combination of CNC machine and 3d printer which is well documented with complete build guide. It has some interesting features like printing with many materials.

Here is 2BEIGH3 as CNC cutter slicing trough acrylic plate:



Here is 2BEIGH3 3d printing with Nylon (btw: printing Nylon emits toxic fumes, it should be done in controlled environment):

2BEIGH3 technical specifications:

• Build volume for CNCing: 14” x 14” x 6”,  355mm x 355mm x 160mm  
• Build volume for 3d printing: 14” x 14” x 12”, 355mm x 355mm x 355mm
• Material Aluminium 3mm or 0.125" ABS and PLA Plastic Rod or Line
• Plastics 2-3mm(or 0.125") Nylon, Nylon Polymers, Nylon 6 and 6/6 - 6' Rod
• Foam 3mm or 0.125" PET (Plastic from water bottles)
• (Steel with the addition of cooling) 
• Resolution: X-Y Resolution +/- 0.005 ~ +/- 0.012, Z Resolution +/- 0.005 +/- 0.005
• Cut/Print Speed 350mm/min 24mm/s
• Cutting Foam ABS
• Tools/Tips 0.125” – 0.250” .32mm - .62mm

Software:

• Any CAD that makes “.dxf” and exports “.stl”
• MACH3
• LazyCam slic3r rev 6
• PC Win XP

This hybrid can print with various materials like ABS, PLA, different nylon polymers, acrylic and It can also print with reclaimed PET from the regular PET bottles. Here are the images of printed objects in different materials:



Here is a video of it printing in clear acrylic:





Hot end is also custom designed from simple parts:



























All the details need for construction of 2BEIGH3 can be found here:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Combination-CNC-Machine-and-3D-Printer/?ALLSTEPS

Lightforge is new DLP printer. Not much information is available, but it is under development and to be released in 2014.





























http://lightforge3d.com/

MTM Multifab is truly multifunctional desktop manufacturing machine that was very innovative and ground breaking in the field of  DIY 3d printing when it was developed. Ultimaker, very well known and powerful 3d printer,  is based on this machine.
Multifab has several replaceable tool head options:

• MACHINING SPINDLE, A high-speed (20K RPM) spindle supports light subtractive machining. The spindle can be constructed entirely from off-the-shelf compoents.
• VINYL CUTTER, A razor blade tool which allows 2D cutting of sheet material. Some applications are flexible circuit boards, stickers, silkscreen masks, and more.
• REPEATING PIPETTER, This fluid dispensing toolhead was created in collaboration with MIT's Innovations in International Health program, and has uses in automated biology research and disease diagnostics fabrication.
• PLOTTER HEAD, A pen attached to the multifab can allow easy labeling of objects, caligraphy, etc...
• 5 AXIS TRUNNION, This attachment permits 5-axis machining of components on the Multifab. Potential applications include variabl-helix screws, impellers, and 5-sided machining operations.
• PLASTIC EXTRUDER, Based on the Rep-Rap project, this extrusion head will enable additive manufacturing in plastics such as ABS.

MTM Multifab 3d printing

Here are some videos of Multifab in action writing and pipettering:





Demonstration of the MTM Multifab fitted with an auto-pipetting toolhead. The toolhead was designed with Amber Houghstow and Jose Gomez-Marquez of the MIT Innovations in International Health program, with the goal of automating production of XoutTB diagnostic assays. Perhaps it can also find a use in the DIY Bio community.
The MTM Multifab is part of the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms Machines That Make project.

Here is overview of Multifabs components, tools and development status:


http://mtm.cba.mit.edu/fabinabox/devmultifab.html

The instructions, plans and BOMs should be available for anyone who wants to build it, but all the files and documents links I tried on the site were broken. I hope it will be repaired soon, the public could benefit greatly with this machine.

Fab-in-a-Box

The Multifab is core machine of FAB in a Box framework system that should provide full digital fabrication environment that user could make at their home from simple parts. It contains:

Infrastructure. All of the key services which allow Fab-in-a-Box to be a cohesive toolset. These include the network, the box itself, power distribution, etc. It consist of the:

1. VIRTUAL MACHINE ENVIRONMENT, The flexible Fab-in-a-Box machine control and interface environment.  
2. THE NETWORK: FABNET, An RS485-based network is the nervous system of the toolset, which connects the "brain" - a laptop running control software - to the tools and sensors comprising Fab-in-a-Box. 
3. THE SUITCASE, The suitcase is the heart of the matter. It is what contains the entire fab in a box project.

Multifab. A computer-controlled multipurpose fabrication tool. Work includes integration into the box, the xyz motion stage, and multiple toolheads to perform various fabrication tasks. Multifab has many subsystems, components and parts:

Other Fab. All other tools needed to make something. Examples are the soldering iron, hand tools, and programming interfaces.

Measurement. Networked instrumentation such as a multimeter and oscilloscope. This is one area which will hopefully expand greatly on the road.

1. MULTIMETER, A multimeter which displays and records its readings on the Fab-in-a-Box laptop.
2. OSCILLOSCOPE, An oscilloscope which displays and records its readings on the Fab-in-a-Box laptop.

Autodoc. Everything related to making it possible to document a project "without thought".

1. EYE-FI CAMERA, A camera which wirelessly tranfers its time-stamped images to the Fab-in-a-Box auto-documentation software.
2. RFID READER, Keeping track of which hand tools were used, and when, is made easy with an RFID reader.

Some of the components were never developed, and most of the building related file links can not be opened. Probably all the files are somewhere on the internet, it would be terrible if they get lost forever. I REALLY hope someone publishes them as open source soon.


Here is the Fab-in-a-Box website:

http://mtm.cba.mit.edu/fabinabox/

PDF presentation:

http://mtm.cba.mit.edu/fabinabox/fabinabox.pdf

Well, you can see it in the name. It is a chocolate 3d printer.  Omnomnomnom ...
This printer is aimed at small chocolate business. It is priced at £2888.00 (exl. VAT).




From the product page:

Choc Creator is a simple, versatile precision desktop 3D Chocolate Printer, developed as a cost-effective solution for individuals, chocolatiers, entrepreneurs and small businesses to make innovative chocolate products; the possibilities are endless!
Features:

• Compact three dimensional motion platform allows for convenient desktop use anywhere.
• Easy-to-use printing head and quick-install syringe mean that the printer can be refilled within a matter of minutes.
• Simple USB connection means that designs can be rapidly sent to the printer for creation.
• Designed to print accurate chocolate line tracks from 0.5 mm to 1.5 mm - much finer and more precise than any current manual piping technique.
• Every step is computerized to offer repeatability without errors, and at the same time flexibility to manipulate printing parameters for meeting different speed and accuracy requirements.
• Print onto various substrates such as on other chocolates, cakes, biscuits, dishes, paper for chocolate decoration as well as complete products.
• Commonly used chocolates can be used and various chocolates (brown, dark, white, red, blue, etc.) can be conveniently filled into the printing head to print fantastic and artistic colourful chocolate decorations and products.
• Print chocolate into 2D cross-section patterns like an ink printer or, due to the Choc Creators unparalleled level of precision, sequentially deposit chocolate onto consolidated patterns layer-by-layer to form 3D objects.

In the Box:

• 1 Choc Creator V1 3D Printer
• 2 Syringes
• 6 Printing Tips

Technical Specifications:

• Build Envelope: 175(X)mm x 175(Y)mm x 70(Z)mm
• Maximum Linear Speed: 2000mm/min
• Printing Head: The deposition process is precisely controlled using a stepper motor to extrude chocolate out of a 10ml syringe. High Precision printing nozzle is used for fine printing (approx. 0.5mm to 1.5mm track depending on print setting). Two sets of printing head consumables (2 syringes and 2 nozzles) will be supplied.
• File Format: Accepts STL files (standard 3d printing file) and G-code (standard SNC machining language). File is uploaded to the printer via a standard USB connection.

 Software:

• This hobby printer is controlled using simple open source software. User has full access to the print settting parameters and instructions are provided.
• Quality, Service And Warranty: Choc Printer comes with CE marking to assure the quality, safety and acceptability for chocolate processing. Choc Edge team is dedicated to provide cutting edge chocolate printing solutions and essential technical supports for users. One-year product warranty is provided to replace non-working components.
• Product Delivery And Assembling: Choc creator printer can be delivered worldwide and delivery typically takes 1-2 weeks for UK, 3-4 weeks for EU and 4-5 weeks for international buyers. The printer is fully assembled and tested before the delivery.

https://chocedge.com/choc-creator-v1.php

Choc Creator v1 PDF brochure:

https://chocedge.com/Choc-Edge-Choc-Creater-Product-Information.pdf






























Update:

here is a method you can print chocolate shapes on your home DIY 3d printer:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/02/how-to-print-with-chocolate-on-your-diy.html

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

While searching for other unique non-catresian designs of 3d printers I stumbled on Feather 3d printer on RepRap Forums made by Jeff Kerr.




The overall build area is 35 square inches (225 square centimeters), with a Z axis range of some 5".
Source: http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,214837,214859

Paulo Gonçalves from Portugal developed an interesting cool-looking non-Cartesian 3d printer: the RepRap Tuga. I hope we will get more details soon, detailed build guide and successful prints! Kudos Paulo!

They presented following 3d printers and technologies:

ChefJet™ Series - an entirely new, kitchen-ready 3D printer category for edibles. The first two printers in the series are the monochrome, countertop ChefJet 3D printer and the full-color, larger format ChefJet Pro 3D printer. Both are expected to ship in the second quarter of 2014.









CeraJet™ - a 3D printer extending our 3D printing portfolio to the ancient artisanal craft of pottery and ceramics. The CeraJet prints intricate and detailed ceramic objects fast using our ColorJet Printing (CJP) technology, that are ready for glazing and firing. It is expected to ship in the second half of 2014.

Technical Specifications:

• Printing technology: Stereolithography (SLA)
• Layer Resolution: .1 micron
• Build Volume: 288 in3 (6L x 6W x 8H in) / 4,500,000 mm3 (150L x 150W x 200H mm)
• Weight: 45 lbs
• Power: 1.4 A, 120 V
• Build Temperature: 72 – 77 F
• Build Materials: Acrylate, Photopolymer Resin
• Software: Netfabb, Marlin Filmare (included)
• O.S. Compatibility: Mac, Windows, Linux
• Price: 4900 USD
• Manufactured in Hampton Roads, VA, the OWL Nano™ is constructed from industrial components. It is designed for easy transport with zero disruption to the printer’s resolution. Its size, aesthetics and quiet operation make it appropriate for almost any setting: in an office or lab, on a manufacturing floor or in a home environment.
• Next-Generation Stereolythography: Stereolithographic printing is the gold standard in 3D printing. It’s a technique in which a laser beam is used to build up the computer-designed 3D structure, layer by layer, from a liquid polymer that hardens on contact with laser light.
• Single strand laser beam, virtually no distortion: OWL Nano takes traditional stereolithography to a higher level. Unlike other stereolithographic printers, which bounce a laser beam off mirrors before reaching the voxel, the OWL Nano positions its laser source just centimeters from the voxel. This decreases beam distortion and allows the highly tuned, single strand laser to focus on an area as small as 1/10th of a micron.
• Perpendicular printing: The OWL Nano’s laser maintains a perfect perpendicular position below the object it is forming, which creates a more balanced 3D print.

http://oldworldlabs.com/product/owl-nano/

From the Shenzhen manufacturing center of the world come two new 3d printers. Yes, yes, another day, another new 3d printer.

X-Master 3d printer

Tecnical specifications:

• 280x240x200 mm large build volume 
• best layer solution of 0.05mm 
• printing speed up to 300cm³
• X-Master is a Plug-and-play device and has an automatic-lock system for safety
• Automatic-lock system ensuring the safety for your kids or pets
• Three shortcut buttons on the body: Print/Door Up/Door Down
• 3.5" HD LCD touch screen for controlling the printing process
• Free and optimised printing software
• >120 hours super long continuous printing

New and smaller Replicator Mini with build volume of:

10.0 L x 10.0 W x 12.5 H cm
3.9 L x 3.9 W x 4.9 H in

It also marks MakerBots entry into low cost, more affordable, 3d printers sector.

New large volume 3d printer model from MakerBot: Replicator Z18.

It has big printing volume :

30.5 L x 30.5 W x 45.7 H CM
12.0 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H IN
2,592 CUBIC INCHES

The Replicator Z18 also has heated and closed build chamber.

It will be shipped in spring of 2014.

Video of Replicator Z18:





































It is priced at 6499 USD

http://store.makerbot.com/replicator-z18

MakerBot also presented the new Replicator fifth generation 3d printer:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/new-makerbot-replicator-5th-generation.html

And smaller Replicator Mini:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/makerbot-replicator-mini-3d-printer.html

From video description:

MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis introduces the fifth generation MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer, now available at http://www.makerbot.com/replicator
Today, we're excited to announce the latest addition to the MakerBot 3D Ecosystem. Introducing the all-new fifth-generation MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer! Built from the ground up, the MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer defines a new standard in reliability, quality, and ease of use.

All fifth-generation MakerBot 3D Printers are powered by the MakerBot Replicator 3D Printing Platform, which offers amazing features like:

• A groundbreaking user interface equipped with a 3.5" full-color LCD display
• An on-board camera for remote print monitoring and easy sharing
• The easily swappable and replaceable MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder, which detects filament absence and automatically pauses your print
• An assisted leveling system to make leveling your build plate easier than ever

The MakerBot Replicator Desktop 3D Printer is powerful enough for professionals, affordable enough for everyone, and completely integrated with the ever-expanding MakerBot 3D Ecosystem. We can't wait to see what you make!

It is priced at 2899 USD.

They alos announced Replicators big brother: the Replicator Z18 large volume 3d printer

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/makerbot-replicator-z18-large-volume-3d.html

and smaller version: the Replicator Mini:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/makerbot-replicator-mini-3d-printer.html


This Makerbot Replicator Smart Extruder looks interesting. It's features are:

• Easy to swap or replace
• Detects filament absence and automatically
• pauses your print
• Sends notifications to MakerBot Desktop and
• MakerBot Mobile apps

Technical specifications:

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PRINTING

PRINT TECHNOLOGY
FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING

BUILD VOLUME
25.2 L X 19.9 W X 15.0 H CM
[9.9 X 7.8 X 5.9 IN]

7,522 CUBIC CENTIMETERS
[456 CUBIC INCHES]

LAYER RESOLUTION
100 MICRONS [0.0039 IN]

FILAMENT DIAMETER
1.75 MM [0.069 IN]

FILAMENT COMPATIBILITY
MAKERBOT PLA FILAMENT
LARGE SPOOL
.9 KG [2.0 LB]

NOZZLE DIAMETER
0.4 MM [0.015 IN]

DIMENSIONS

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
52.8 L X 44.1 W X 41.0 H CM
[20.8 L X 17.4 W X 16.2 H IN]

PRODUCT WEIGHT
~16 KG [~35 LBS]

SHIPPING WEIGHT
(INCLUDES ACCESSORY KIT) ~18 KG [~39 LBS ]

MECHANICAL

BUILD PLATFORM
GLASS

SOFTWARE

SUPPORTED FILE TYPES
STL, OBJ, THING, MAKERBOT

OPERATING SYSTEMS
WINDOWS (7+)
MAC OS X (10.7+)
LINUX (UBUNTU 12.04+)
CONNECTIVITY
USB AND ETHERNET
(WI-FI COMING SOON)

ELECTRICAL

POWER REQUIREMENTS
100–240V, 50–60 HZ
~1.75A MAX, 150W

By Flow is suitcase foldable 3d printer. Not much information is available ...






















http://3dbyflow.com/

It was listed as one of the 3d printers that inspired design of Mowi 3d printer, so I decided to note it here ... just in case it disappears from the web ...

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/01/mowi-foldable-open-source-3d-printer.html

Cool open source portable and foldable 3d printer made from lasercut plywood ...

From RepRap wiki description:

The Mowi Printer is a foldable 3d printer, folded flat it is small, but opened up it can print big and with two materials. It also has a display for standalone printing. The Mowi printer is still under development so expect the files to change. I also did some manual changes that are not reflected in the files yet.
At the moment there is no build manual yet. I hope there is enough information to get you started on building your own Mowi printer. In the Step Assembly on Github you can see how everything fits together. Let me know when you start building so we can work on the documentation together. You can post any issues on the github. All help in improving the design and/or the documentation is very very welcome.

Technical specifications:

• Printing Size: 260mm x 200mm x 195mm
• Folded size: 400mm x 330mm x 86mm
• Printed Parts: 10
• Lasercut parts: 21
• Bought Parts: ???
• Filament Size: 1.75mm
• Electronics: RAMPS 1.4
• Firmware: Marlin

https://github.com/Mowi/MowiPrinter

http://reprap.org/wiki/Mowi_printer

There is a video tutorial on how to build similar suitcase mobile 3d printer here:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2012/08/how-to-build-portable-3d-printer-in.html