Blacksmith Group at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has launched the world's first compact 3D printer that has ability to scan items into digitised models at the American Association Advancement of Science (AAAS) meeting in San Jose, California.It is named the Blacksmith Genesis.
By the help of this printer users can scan any item, simply edit the digitised model on the PC and print it out in 3D.Its production was financed through a crowdfunding campaign last August, raising over US$80,000.
It is a house in a black aluminium casing with 2 inch LCD, Wi-Fi, 5 megapixel camera and USB connection.It uses an innovative rotary platform which allows 360 degrees scanning and has ability to print 6650 cm3 items in 6.5 litres.It weighs about 6 kilogram.Users can scan objects just in 6 minutes with its 5 megapixel camera and also allows users live remote monitoring with automatic error detection.Now users can control printing process with their smartphone through the internet from anywhere.
NTU Singapore's Professor Chua Chee Kai said, "Blacksmith Genesis with its unique rotary platform design is a great example of how scientists can bring innovations from the lab to the industry and in this case, all the way into consumers' homes. It has always been my wish that 3D printers will be as common as the inkjet and laser printers now found in many homes and offices."
This 3D-printer costs $2,200 US dollar a printer.The pre-order site link is here.
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