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.
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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)
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"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.
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