http://3dprint.com/15578/dremel-3d-idea-builder-printer/
In what I think is a sure sign that we are approaching mainstream adoption of the technology, $12.35 billion company, Autodesk, has recently announced their entrance into the market, with both an SLA printer, as well as a 3D printing platform, both called Spark. ... Today, we have learned that a subsidiary of Bosch...Dremel...announced the Dremel 3D Idea Builder, a 3D printer and ecosystem all in one. ... Below are some of the basic specifications of the Dremel 3D Idea Builder: Build Envelope: 9" x 5.9" x 5.5" Extruder: Single extrusion Layer Thickness: 0.004 inches 100 microns MSRP of $999 [available initially on Amazon, and eventually at Home Depot] ... ...this new machine is actually a rebranded and revamped version of the Flashforge Dreamer, a printer manufactured by Chinese technology company Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd. ... Dremel, with its name recognition, marketing power and budget, could very well enter the market with a bang. The company seems to be concentrating on making 3D printing easy for everyone, by incorporating an entire ecosystem which includes free models, tutorials, and design tools to make the process as care-free, and simple as possible. ...they have entered a strategic partnership with CAD software giant Autodesk, allowing them to provide free print-ready models to their users. A mildly informative promotional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIJKTAvEUSw -Tom _______________________________________________ Hardwarehacking mailing list [email protected] http://lists.blu.org/mailman/listinfo/hardwarehacking
