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Ultimaker 2 launch by Erik de Bruijn from Ultimaker on Vimeo.


Yes, there is a new Ultimaker 2 out. I was on a vacation so I completely missed it. Cool and powerfull machine. In the expensive zone, but probably worth it. It remains open source. Hopefully there will be some independent testing soon.


https://www.ultimaker.com/pages/our-printers/ultimaker-2


Specifications and features of Ultimaker 2 from company page:

It’s a quiet machine and fits in almost any environment. By making use of different materials for the frame we created a printer with the exact measurements on the outside as the Ultimaker Original, but with a larger build volume. We went from X20,5 * Y20,5 *Z20,5 cm to X25,5 * Y25,5 * Z20,5 cm, so there is more space available in depth and width.
A heated bed in combination with printing on glass ensures that the material can be easily controlled. It also makes it possible to print with a wide variety of materials. When the glass is coated with a gluestick the material will have a better grip during printing. It will also make it easier to remove your print when finished as the heated bed cools.
Under the right temperature warping of your printed objects is ruled out for both PLA and ABS.
Apart from the Bowden tube we improved the entire extrusion system. Starting with the filament supply, the direct drive gives superb control so both supply as retraction will respond immediately. We’ve managed to get an even better print-to-size ratio.
The hot end is completely redesigned making it even more reliable. By using a cover and cooling several parts, the temperature of the hot end is more predictable and less sensitive to external elements. Our hot end is also all lot safer because it’s almost fully made of metal so you’ll never get a melted peek. The improved electronics take care of reliable control and monitoring of all of the electronic components in the printer.

They are still in prototype development stage but idea is great! It prints in solid metal with jet deposition of molten aluminum droplets. I hope they are hugely successful!

Prototype One Initial specs:

Liquid metal jet printed aluminum

Build volume: 250 x 250 x 250 mm

Resolution: 50 um

Build Speed: 20 mL/h

Power Requierments: 15 amp 120v

Weight: ~54 kg

You can see the short interview with them in video embedded in this post: http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2013/09/video-form-maker-faire-2013-about-cool.html


http://www.vadersystems.com/


Update (1.2.2014):

they are now testing the head with gallium:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/02/update-on-vader-molten-aluminum-diy.html

Video of 50 micron aluminum droplet jet printing

Hmmmm ... it may work for someone, but it is not visually appealing to me ...
It is made based on your dental impression and custom made so you can clean your biters in 6 seconds.





























http://www.blizzident.com/index.html

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

Video by: http://www.youtube.com/user/makemagazine?feature=watch


3d printing props and weapons for movies is cool way to spend your day.


http://www.moddler.com/



Moddler from VentureBeat on Vimeo.

Large size industrial manufacturing with metal 3d printing using metal wire and electron beam to deposit it layer by layer. Game-changing technologies evolving in front of us.


http://www.sciaky.com/direct_manufacturing.html

http://www.sciaky.com/documents/2013%20Downloads/Sciaky%20Additive%20Manufacturing.pdf

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/radiantfabrication/lionhead-3d-printer-and-3d-scanner-with-li-modelin

http://www.radiantfabrication.com/

8 printhead extruder on Lionhead

Interview with the Lionhead creator where he addresses current problems with DIY 3d printers and Radiant Lionhead / Rabbit: