| Aug 30, 2013 |
3D faxing with the world's first all-in-one multifunction 3D printer |
| (Nanowerk News) The technology startup AIO Robotics is planning to create an all-in-one 3D printer, scanner, copier and fax machine. The company is planning to begin crowdfunding the product on Kickstarter beginning September 4. |
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| The AIO Robotics all-in-one Multifunction 3D Printer. |
| As the company states in a pre-announcement: "We created a 3D printer with an integrated 3D scanner. The idea is to have an all-in-one 3D printer that is capable of 3D scanning, 3D printing, 3D copying, and 3D faxing. The machine has a 7-inch color touchscreen with an on-board computer (ARM based) so the printer can totally work by itself without connection to a desktop computer. The on-board computer also handles 3D scanning data (HD camera pictures from a swiping laser) and uploads the data to the cloud for final 3D reconstruction. |
| "All linear components are made by CNC-machined aluminum (xyz-carrier, turntable) to ensure super rigid structure without any deforming and heat soaking. In addition, we also created an auto-bed leveling feature by integrating a Z-probe mechanism onto the extruder. This way, users don't need to calibrate the bed height at all. We will include a full API-package for developers to fully control all sensor and motors." |
| Although they don't have not finalized the pricing yet, the company says that it will be significantly cheaper than the Makerbot Replicator + Digitizer. |
| Source: AIO Robotics |
