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https://www.desktopmetal.com/products/fiber/preorder
https://www.desktopmetal.com/products/fiber/preorder
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Not metal, but fiber reinforced plastic - which is strong. I don't understand why they claim it's stronger than steel - not sure that's an accurate description. But it is stronger than aluminum.
Not metal, but fiber reinforced plastic - which is strong. I don't understand why they claim it's stronger than steel - not sure that's an accurate description. But it is stronger than aluminum.


This is doable open source, we'll be doing fiber reinforcement as well.
This is doable open source, we'll be doing fiber reinforcement as well.

Latest revision as of 19:33, 7 November 2019

$3.5-$5K / annually (subscription based... interesting approach) - you know that someone will hack this to make those printers available offline and out of subscription.

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/desktop-metal-just-made-industrial-203001687.html

full article https://robbreport.com/gear/electronics/new-desktop-3d-printer-makes-industrial-strength-parts-for-yearly-fee-2878786/

manufacturer https://www.desktopmetal.com/products/fiber/preorder

MJ Comments

Not metal, but fiber reinforced plastic - which is strong. I don't understand why they claim it's stronger than steel - not sure that's an accurate description. But it is stronger than aluminum.

This is doable open source, we'll be doing fiber reinforcement as well.