A $1,299 replicator for the home.
Makeusof.com -- "Cubify understands the problem with geeky, DIY, hard to build and calibrate printers; and their Cube aims to solve this (pictured above). Currently on pre-order and due for release on May 25th, the device is about as consumer level as you can get.
At $1,299, it costs as much as a new desktop PC (and considerably less than the other leading consumer level 3D printer – the Makerbot Replicator) – but like all printers, they’ll get you on the cartridges! Yes, you heard me right – the Cube eschews traditional standardized filament rolls in favor of device-specific filament cartridges, with a variety of garish colors available for $50 each. The simplified loading process means switching out colors or loading a new cartridge is easy."
Meh. I'll be much more impressed if they license the production of the refill cartridges, to let them get pushed down in price.
ReplyDeleteP.S., I'm waiting for the story about some geeenyus who tries to print a term paper using one.
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool...and the ad features really hideous stuff (is that supposed to be jewelry?). But, it's really cool!
ReplyDeleteObloodyHell, LOL on the term paper.