Automotive Design and Production

JUN 2013

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ProDesk3D: Blurring the Color Wheel botObjects (botobjects.com) is a startup that's shaking up the color wheel of 3D printing with the release of its ProDesk3D. Like conventional 3D printers, the ProDesk3D still makes models by melting and forming PLA, PVA and ABS materials. But instead of a fxed set of colors, the ProDesk3D lets users select a custom hue blended from fve diferent PLA cartridges. The machine disburses layers of material through a dual extruder head, layers that can be as thin as 25 microns. Cased in anodized aluminum, with the material foating inside like a lava lamp, the ProDesk is a vision for what 3D printing should look like in fve years, say its creators. ACCELERATE inside the product, as well as a casing with a strong artistic presence—we wanted customers to be proud to show of the ProDesk3D on their desk," Mike Duma, chief technology ofcer and co-founder said. Pricing hasn't been announced. botObjects says it plans to start taking early orders this month. (June 2013) Automated Gages Designed, Manufactured, Tested and Serviced Locally by Muratec "We wanted to create a product with a sense of maturity, representing its advancements q The new ProDesk3D from botObjects lets users diferent colors to create a custom hue for a 3D printed object. 2120 Queen City Drive • Charlotte, NC 28266 • 800-428-8469 www.automatedturning.com 53

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