First Truly Consumer 3D Printer, The Micro Launches on Kickstarter
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Posted on April 7, 2014 at 8:28:01 AM
First Truly Consumer 3D Printer, The Micro Launches on Kickstarter
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
M3D hopes to raise $50,000 to bring 3D printing to widespread consumer
market
Today The Micro
[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1160119448/1265992004?tokenf6b5a4 ] launches on
crowd-funding site Kickstarter. Starting from $199 for the early bird special, The Micro
is the first truly consumer 3D printer; compact and accessible, seamlessly designed, and
incredibly intuitive.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1160119448/1265992004?tokenf6b5a4
The Micro is the affordable 3D printer that comes ready to use out of the box. Ideal
for everyday users and experts alike, it's designed for anyone to bring their ideas to
life. Whether running a business, educating, learning, or simply having fun, The Micro can
be used to create anything from toys, and jewellery, to real engineering prototypes. To
start 3D printing you simply plug in the printer, download or create models, hit print,
and watch your creations become a reality right before your very eyes.
Michael Armani, Founder at M3D, explains: "The mainstream consumer is eager to try 3D
printing, patiently waiting for a truly affordable printer that comes with intuitive
software. We've designed The Micro to be easily accessible with a compact, portable size
that can rest on any table-top. For the first time, consumers, designers, and engineers
alike can experiment with new ideas. They can customize and fix things around the house,
print artistic models shared by others, and make technical prototypes. After years of
developing this printer to provide an enjoyable user experience, we can't wait to share it
with the Kickstarter community and have them help nurture this unique technology with us".
While The Micro can use open source software for experienced users, it also offers the
option to use the M3D software to provide a seamless, modern, user-friendly experience.
The 3D printer software is designed to be as fun and as futuristic as the printer itself,
meaning that navigating the designs is as enjoyable as playing a game. The touchscreen
capable and simple to use interface means you can search and browse countless objects
online, organize 3D models you've downloaded into an easy to view library, and enjoy the
process of 3D printing from start to finish.
"The Micro is space efficient, compact and lightweight. Similarly it's very power
efficient, using as much power as a tablet would use." explains Founder David Jones;
"These are some of the ways we've made the 3D printer ultra-affordable while keeping
reliability, consistency, and accessibility in mind. 3D printing has the potential to
revolutionize the way we build, innovate and create, and we're excited to be a part of
that 3D printing revolution with The Micro".
Specs:
- The Micro Supports many different materials: ABS, PLA, nylon, chameleon,
as well as M3D's micro filament spools or standard 1.75 mm filament spools available
on the market.
- Compatible with Mac and PC and Linux through a direct USB-connection. Advanced
users can use the expert settings, as well as other software such as open-source
slicers.
- Micro Motion Technology is a sensor and feedback system built into the print
head, providing auto-leveling and auto-calibration. This means that every time you run
the printer it works well, even after thousands of hours of use.
- The Micro 3D Printer can print objects as tall as 4.6 inches or 116 mm.
- 50-350 micron layer resolution, 15 micron X and Y positioning accuracy.
- Dimensions: Print height: 116mm (4.6"). Base Print Area: 109mm x 113mm. Print
Area Above 74mm: 91mm x 84mm.
- Removable ABS-bonding Print Bed.
- Printer Dimensions: 185mmcubed / Printer weight: 1kg (2.2 lbs).
You can back The Micro on their Kickstarter page
[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1160119448/1265992004?tokenf6b5a4 ] now; starting
at $199 for the Super Early Bird adopters. The Micro is designed for assembly and
production in the USA.
Editor's notes:
High-resolution screenshots, logos and headshots can be found here
[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c0v9m7a9c0vrchr/6L0H63T2Vp ].
For more information, please visit The Micro's website here [http://themicro3d.com ]
and M3D's website here [http://printm3d.com ].
About M3D:
M3D is a tech startup based right outside the nation's capital in Bethesda, Maryland.
Founders Michael Armani, bioengineer Ph.D. and co-founder David Jones, with a degree in
computer science, lead the team. As passionate entrepreneurs with over a decade of
experience in materials science, product manufacturing, software, and robotics, they
joined forced with a vision to redefine the world of desktop 3D printing. They wanted to
make a 3D printers with great consideration for simplicity and the full user experience.
With a laundry list of innovations they wanted to make, the two entrepreneurs got to work,
building the first 3D printer that could be widely adopted by the consumer market.
PR Contact:
Twitter: @DivertingLife
Skype: heatheraiu
themicro3d.com
CONTACT: Heather Delaney at Dynamo, Mobile: +447446073352 , Email: heather.delaney@dynamopr.com ,
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
M3D hopes to raise $50,000 to bring 3D printing to widespread consumer
market
Today The Micro
[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1160119448/1265992004?tokenf6b5a4 ] launches on
crowd-funding site Kickstarter. Starting from $199 for the early bird special, The Micro
is the first truly consumer 3D printer; compact and accessible, seamlessly designed, and
incredibly intuitive.
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1160119448/1265992004?tokenf6b5a4
The Micro is the affordable 3D printer that comes ready to use out of the box. Ideal
for everyday users and experts alike, it's designed for anyone to bring their ideas to
life. Whether running a business, educating, learning, or simply having fun, The Micro can
be used to create anything from toys, and jewellery, to real engineering prototypes. To
start 3D printing you simply plug in the printer, download or create models, hit print,
and watch your creations become a reality right before your very eyes.
Michael Armani, Founder at M3D, explains: "The mainstream consumer is eager to try 3D
printing, patiently waiting for a truly affordable printer that comes with intuitive
software. We've designed The Micro to be easily accessible with a compact, portable size
that can rest on any table-top. For the first time, consumers, designers, and engineers
alike can experiment with new ideas. They can customize and fix things around the house,
print artistic models shared by others, and make technical prototypes. After years of
developing this printer to provide an enjoyable user experience, we can't wait to share it
with the Kickstarter community and have them help nurture this unique technology with us".
While The Micro can use open source software for experienced users, it also offers the
option to use the M3D software to provide a seamless, modern, user-friendly experience.
The 3D printer software is designed to be as fun and as futuristic as the printer itself,
meaning that navigating the designs is as enjoyable as playing a game. The touchscreen
capable and simple to use interface means you can search and browse countless objects
online, organize 3D models you've downloaded into an easy to view library, and enjoy the
process of 3D printing from start to finish.
"The Micro is space efficient, compact and lightweight. Similarly it's very power
efficient, using as much power as a tablet would use." explains Founder David Jones;
"These are some of the ways we've made the 3D printer ultra-affordable while keeping
reliability, consistency, and accessibility in mind. 3D printing has the potential to
revolutionize the way we build, innovate and create, and we're excited to be a part of
that 3D printing revolution with The Micro".
Specs:
- The Micro Supports many different materials: ABS, PLA, nylon, chameleon,
as well as M3D's micro filament spools or standard 1.75 mm filament spools available
on the market.
- Compatible with Mac and PC and Linux through a direct USB-connection. Advanced
users can use the expert settings, as well as other software such as open-source
slicers.
- Micro Motion Technology is a sensor and feedback system built into the print
head, providing auto-leveling and auto-calibration. This means that every time you run
the printer it works well, even after thousands of hours of use.
- The Micro 3D Printer can print objects as tall as 4.6 inches or 116 mm.
- 50-350 micron layer resolution, 15 micron X and Y positioning accuracy.
- Dimensions: Print height: 116mm (4.6"). Base Print Area: 109mm x 113mm. Print
Area Above 74mm: 91mm x 84mm.
- Removable ABS-bonding Print Bed.
- Printer Dimensions: 185mmcubed / Printer weight: 1kg (2.2 lbs).
You can back The Micro on their Kickstarter page
[https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1160119448/1265992004?tokenf6b5a4 ] now; starting
at $199 for the Super Early Bird adopters. The Micro is designed for assembly and
production in the USA.
Editor's notes:
High-resolution screenshots, logos and headshots can be found here
[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/c0v9m7a9c0vrchr/6L0H63T2Vp ].
For more information, please visit The Micro's website here [http://themicro3d.com ]
and M3D's website here [http://printm3d.com ].
About M3D:
M3D is a tech startup based right outside the nation's capital in Bethesda, Maryland.
Founders Michael Armani, bioengineer Ph.D. and co-founder David Jones, with a degree in
computer science, lead the team. As passionate entrepreneurs with over a decade of
experience in materials science, product manufacturing, software, and robotics, they
joined forced with a vision to redefine the world of desktop 3D printing. They wanted to
make a 3D printers with great consideration for simplicity and the full user experience.
With a laundry list of innovations they wanted to make, the two entrepreneurs got to work,
building the first 3D printer that could be widely adopted by the consumer market.
PR Contact:
Twitter: @DivertingLife
Skype: heatheraiu
themicro3d.com
CONTACT: Heather Delaney at Dynamo, Mobile: +447446073352 , Email: heather.delaney@dynamopr.com ,