I think this printer could be a hit among railway scale models enthusiasts... If you want, I can send you one of my own very detailed STL (for instance bogie sideframe, with coils and rivets) to test this kind of parts on your machine.
Hi, congratulations great job, if possible can you spray a gray primer in the figure? would realize the texture produced in the process of printing. thanks
Hola espectacular trabajo, si es posible podrías darle un primer gris a la figura?? para podernos dar cuenta de la textura producida por la impresión, seria de gran ayuda. Gracias
I pray that your machine will be in my price range:), I assume that you have hundreds of questions about the possibility of making a test print, but if that was possible to print two test models on your machine.I will cover the cost of printing and sending the package .I want cast this two models in my home in sliver , if it possible contact with me venom181@gmail.com
Awesome work!- i hope to be one of the firsts to back this project in 2 months! If you want to test some high details stl files i designed please let me know
You can view my designs here: http://www.shapeways.com/shops/dizingof
Hello, great results... Have to say I am really interested in your 3d printer, pls let me know for sure if any preorder would be available am going for it, seriously ;). I was already in plan of buying one, but when i saw your results i am definitvely going to wait till it will be ready ;).
I just read an article about this technology that looks very familiar to what you are doing here.. to bad I can't upload the scan of the article here...
can I send it to you. you need to translate it though from dutch to portugees.
I have been following this project for some time now, and I want to compliment you on your amazing work. I am a student of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah, and have always been fascinated with the idea and abilities of rapid prototyping. I have worked with different 3D CAD software and different 3D prototyping machinery, and I must say that is a brilliant way of going about this type of work. I am truly impressed with the level of quality and the outstanding resolution that you have achieved with this machine. I look forward to owning one of your machines someday in the near future. I know that you will be able to adjust the tensile, compressive, and shear strengths of your resins, so do you know what quantities of strengths you would be producing? I guess a better way of asking would be, do you know what the durometer hardness and density of the finished resin will be? Keep up the great work. I look forward to finding out more in your next blog.
Congratulation for coming up and pulling off a project like this. Building my own high-res 3D printer has been something I always wanted to do but never had time to spend on it as an high-end DIY project. I assume you will not be as philanthropic as the RepRap.org Team and will not be releasing a DIY guide with plans to build your machine on our own. I wonder if you have any idea about the price range. Also could you post more info about what kind of resin you are using, can you use other materials such as plastic and other polymers? Is the resin safe and stable as far as the temperature ranges it can withstand, type of applications it could be used for (i.e.food/medical items containers and other similar objects where high level of safety for human health would be required?).
I hope you have hired a Patent Lawyer. It is hard to believe you can get such detail and symmetry. I have looked at this video many times and still can not figure out how it works.
Its a stereolithography process... basically the resin hardens when exposed to UV light...the projector bulb (blue light on the bottom) sends a digital image (layer) to the bottom of the resin tank with the base pushed down into it. This UV light hardens a single layer, pulls up a bit, projects the next layer, and so on until the full object emerges. The brilliant thing is that this system works backwards from other stereolithography machines which means you don't need a tank of EXPENSIVE resin to build a single model, you only need the amount of resin required for the size of the model you want to print! The drawback though, is that with heavier and heavier models you would put a lot of pulling force on the holding base, meaning that it could break, or at least would require more support material that MUST be broken off when the model finishes and that leaves some marks on the finished model (you can see it on the alien skull when he takes it off the base). All stereolithography machines cause these marks, but others dont need much material attached because the weight of the model is not pulling down and away from the base like this one.
Hope that helps you understand how it work, although I am just extracting the process by watching the videos and having a little bit of knowledge of general 3d printing processes.
Hi, Looking forward to the printer! Also, I'm interested in the figurine model from the 1st photo. Is that an .stl file that you could send to me? I'm looking for a model like that to print, and I haven't found anything nice like that. Thanks! D
Hello, wow, this is amazing and I would love to ask you some questions and hopefully get a response. I am starting a little company where I have designed characters and will soon launch the characters. My first product that I would like to make is little figurines. This 3d printing thing is amazing, but I would have no idea how to use it. It is probably best to make the prototype with this 3d printing and then take it to people who can make it. Do you know anywhere where I can get this done? Or would you possibly be able to help? I think this is amazing!!!
Marcelle please email me if you can on vanzylmarcelle@gmail.com
Being one of the artists that modelled the sexy girls in God of War, This post excites me more, actual models of my GoW or World of warcraft models makes me want to study up to build my own!!! genius!!!
I have a question. If I were to make a life-cast of a models face and then use, let's say, ZBrush to make a creature design for a makeup effect, could you print the negative of the models face on the backside, and the creature model on the positive side, so that when printed the models face would fit perfectly inside of the "mask"? This is pure genius, and if it's within a reasonable price range, you are guaranteed that I will buy it. Keep up the fantastic work.
Nunca imaginei que isto fosse possivel ainda mais de uma impressora caseira!! As pessoas te diziam que isto era loucura, tempo perdido, mas está aí o projeto, bombando no mercado... Muito sucesso!!
If you are interested in Chinese market and has not expand your business to China yet, please continue to Read.
I am Shuang Geng, a master student in Chemical Engineering who would graduate in no time from the University of Alabama. I do think right now is the best time for your company to extend your business to China, and I am the right guy to help you to extend based on the following reasons:
1. the 3D Industry in China could not develop as fast as in America, Germany, and Singapore in several years, because Chinese government said that it would just would devote $6.5 million in 3D printing research(Reference), almost just 1% as the Singapore government would devote; What's more, 3D printing industry is so weak in China that just 2 small 3D printing companies who get their technology from Chinese universities(not including the 3D printing companies in China who do not have their own techniques), however, even the best university in China, Tsinghua University, could not produce an item with a smooth surface through 3D printing technique(Reference).
2. 3D printing industry has just taken off, and the one who starts their business in China earliest would almost definitely get the greatest profit, just as in Auto Industry, VolksWagen entered in China almost 3 decades ago and is the first Auto company which entered in China after the reform and opening up policy of China. Right now, VolksWagen sells 2 millions cars in China per year, more than any other auto companies in China.
3. I am a Chinese who lived in China more than 26 years, and it is really difficult for you to find a Chinese who is so crazy about 3D printing like me.
If you are interested in my statement, please feel free to call me at (205)454-1353, or reply to this email address.
I have been dreaming about having a 3D Printer at home for many years, but the ones with good quality are not affordable and the low costs just deliver poor quality. Sounds crazy but I decided to build a high resolution 3D Printer by myself at home (people actually said that I was crazy and this was impossible). The funny thing I never saw this type of machines in real life, and still haven’t seen one besides the one I built.
Now that I succeed building the first prototype, the target is to bring this low cost 3D Printer to every home, so we are developing the first affordable one with high resolution.
I hope you enjoy our blog, follow us and you can have this printer in your home soon.
Woah. Freaking awesome.
ReplyDeletevery beautyfull
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff. Can´t wait for more info.
ReplyDeleteAmazing. When will it be available?
ReplyDeleteI want to make my own "PVC Figures" \o/
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Really astonished! Incredible prints. Yes, Macro lenses seems the right hardware that all we probably need. Thanks for your research. Mattia
ReplyDeleteWhat's the strength of the resin? I mean... is fragile or tolerate some mechanical stress? Thanks, Mattia
ReplyDeleteI think this printer could be a hit among railway scale models enthusiasts... If you want, I can send you one of my own very detailed STL (for instance bogie sideframe, with coils and rivets) to test this kind of parts on your machine.
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ReplyDeleteWhere did you find that great dark phoenix model?
ReplyDeletesuperb could you tell me if you can make layer of 20 microns with you machine
ReplyDeletethank you
To FAQ:
ReplyDeleteHow the resin react once it is printed?
Is it stable to temperatures range, lets say from -30º to 120º?
Thanks
Hi, congratulations great job, if possible can you spray a gray primer in the figure? would realize the texture produced in the process of printing. thanks
ReplyDeleteHola espectacular trabajo, si es posible podrías darle un primer gris a la figura?? para podernos dar cuenta de la textura producida por la impresión, seria de gran ayuda. Gracias
Saludos desde Ecuador
I pray that your machine will be in my price range:), I assume that you have hundreds of questions about the possibility of making a test print, but if that was possible to print two test models on your machine.I will cover the cost of printing and sending the package .I want cast this two models in my home in sliver , if it possible contact with me venom181@gmail.com
ReplyDeletegood job
ReplyDeletecan you tell us about the minimum layer thickness
and minimum wall thickness
BTW where is the +1 button???
can the software and printer handle models that are made up of multiple intersecting pieces, or does the model need to be one solid, continuous mesh?
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteAwesome work!- i hope to be one of the firsts to back this project in 2 months!
If you want to test some high details stl files i designed please let me know
You can view my designs here:
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/dizingof
Great work, keep on developing that awesome printer!!
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Argentina!
Hello, great results... Have to say I am really interested in your 3d printer, pls let me know for sure if any preorder would be available am going for it, seriously ;). I was already in plan of buying one, but when i saw your results i am definitvely going to wait till it will be ready ;).
ReplyDeleteI just read an article about this technology that looks very familiar to what you are doing here.. to bad I can't upload the scan of the article here...
ReplyDeletecan I send it to you. you need to translate it though from dutch to portugees.
Cheers
I have been following this project for some time now, and I want to compliment you on your amazing work. I am a student of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah, and have always been fascinated with the idea and abilities of rapid prototyping. I have worked with different 3D CAD software and different 3D prototyping machinery, and I must say that is a brilliant way of going about this type of work. I am truly impressed with the level of quality and the outstanding resolution that you have achieved with this machine. I look forward to owning one of your machines someday in the near future.
ReplyDeleteI know that you will be able to adjust the tensile, compressive, and shear strengths of your resins, so do you know what quantities of strengths you would be producing? I guess a better way of asking would be, do you know what the durometer hardness and density of the finished resin will be?
Keep up the great work. I look forward to finding out more in your next blog.
COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing as always! Can't wait!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulation for coming up and pulling off a project like this. Building my own high-res 3D printer has been something I always wanted to do but never had time to spend on it as an high-end DIY project.
ReplyDeleteI assume you will not be as philanthropic as the RepRap.org Team and will not be releasing a DIY guide with plans to build your machine on our own. I wonder if you have any idea about the price range. Also could you post more info about what kind of resin you are using, can you use other materials such as plastic and other polymers? Is the resin safe and stable as far as the temperature ranges it can withstand, type of applications it could be used for (i.e.food/medical items containers and other similar objects where high level of safety for human health would be required?).
Junior,
ReplyDeleteme desculpe lhe escrever aqui em português, seu blog está inteiro em inglês mas a preguiça me venceu ehehhe
primeiramente parabens pelo projeto... muito interessante e de resultados muito bons...
bem, vamos a duvida: que tipo de resina/material/meleca é essa que você usa ?
Aguardo,
Abraço
Mauricio Hilst
(eufacoemcasa.blogspot.com)
I hope you have hired a Patent Lawyer.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to believe you can get such detail and symmetry.
I have looked at this video many times and still can not figure out how it works.
Masterful work.
Hello I would like to buy your printer. Where can I buy?
ReplyDeletePlease finish this project quickly! I'm defenitely buying one! Amazing work!
ReplyDeleteman ur great.
ReplyDeletei mean it.
make a DIY kit fro 1000 euro i will buy it.
count on it.
see you soon
ciao!!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteDo you have any estimated price? I'm saving money for this great idea
Its a stereolithography process... basically the resin hardens when exposed to UV light...the projector bulb (blue light on the bottom) sends a digital image (layer) to the bottom of the resin tank with the base pushed down into it. This UV light hardens a single layer, pulls up a bit, projects the next layer, and so on until the full object emerges. The brilliant thing is that this system works backwards from other stereolithography machines which means you don't need a tank of EXPENSIVE resin to build a single model, you only need the amount of resin required for the size of the model you want to print! The drawback though, is that with heavier and heavier models you would put a lot of pulling force on the holding base, meaning that it could break, or at least would require more support material that MUST be broken off when the model finishes and that leaves some marks on the finished model (you can see it on the alien skull when he takes it off the base). All stereolithography machines cause these marks, but others dont need much material attached because the weight of the model is not pulling down and away from the base like this one.
ReplyDeleteHope that helps you understand how it work, although I am just extracting the process by watching the videos and having a little bit of knowledge of general 3d printing processes.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to the printer! Also, I'm interested in the figurine model from the 1st photo. Is that an .stl file that you could send to me? I'm looking for a model like that to print, and I haven't found anything nice like that.
Thanks!
D
Hello, wow, this is amazing and I would love to ask you some questions and hopefully get a response. I am starting a little company where I have designed characters and will soon launch the characters. My first product that I would like to make is little figurines. This 3d printing thing is amazing, but I would have no idea how to use it. It is probably best to make the prototype with this 3d printing and then take it to people who can make it. Do you know anywhere where I can get this done? Or would you possibly be able to help? I think this is amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteMarcelle
please email me if you can on vanzylmarcelle@gmail.com
That's so cool , I would like to buy your printer , but i am at the other country .
ReplyDeleteHow much does it cost ?
thank you so much ,
You say high resolution, yet I cannot see any specifications posted on this. What is the minimum horizontal and vertical resolution?
ReplyDeleteI have a curiosity. Could you mix some carbon powder with the resine to make it more harder? Or others materials?
ReplyDeleteBy the way, great job with the machine!!!
Hi junior,
ReplyDeleteyours is a really great project!! I'm looking forward to know when your printer will be available in Italy. I hope soon!!! Bye
Being one of the artists that modelled the sexy girls in God of War, This post excites me more, actual models of my GoW or World of warcraft models makes me want to study up to build my own!!! genius!!!
ReplyDeleteI have a question. If I were to make a life-cast of a models face and then use, let's say, ZBrush to make a creature design for a makeup effect, could you print the negative of the models face on the backside, and the creature model on the positive side, so that when printed the models face would fit perfectly inside of the "mask"? This is pure genius, and if it's within a reasonable price range, you are guaranteed that I will buy it. Keep up the fantastic work.
ReplyDeleteNunca imaginei que isto fosse possivel ainda mais de uma impressora caseira!! As pessoas te diziam que isto era loucura, tempo perdido, mas está aí o projeto, bombando no mercado... Muito sucesso!!
ReplyDeleteGood really cool pics you shared here.
ReplyDelete3d printing service
great 3d printer Works
ReplyDeleteDear Mr.Jr,
ReplyDeleteIf you are interested in Chinese market and has not expand your business to China yet, please continue to Read.
I am Shuang Geng, a master student in Chemical Engineering who would graduate in no time from the University of Alabama. I do think right now is the best time for your company to extend your business to China, and I am the right guy to help you to extend based on the following reasons:
1. the 3D Industry in China could not develop as fast as in America, Germany, and Singapore in several years, because Chinese government said that it would just would devote $6.5 million in 3D printing research(Reference), almost just 1% as the Singapore government would devote; What's more, 3D printing industry is so weak in China that just 2 small 3D printing companies who get their technology from Chinese universities(not including the 3D printing companies in China who do not have their own techniques), however, even the best university in China, Tsinghua University, could not produce an item with a smooth surface through 3D printing technique(Reference).
2. 3D printing industry has just taken off, and the one who starts their business in China earliest would almost definitely get the greatest profit, just as in Auto Industry, VolksWagen entered in China almost 3 decades ago and is the first Auto company which entered in China after the reform and opening up policy of China. Right now, VolksWagen sells 2 millions cars in China per year, more than any other auto companies in China.
3. I am a Chinese who lived in China more than 26 years, and it is really difficult for you to find a Chinese who is so crazy about 3D printing like me.
If you are interested in my statement, please feel free to call me at (205)454-1353, or reply to this email address.
Reference: http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130426-chinese-government-announces-funding-3d-printing-research.html
Thank you very much! Have a great day!
Very Sincerely，
Shuang
3-D printers are so cool! I just have an Address Printer at home. It's crazy to think how far technology has come!
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