July 14, 2014
Columbus, Ohio based Sculptify introduced David, an innovative 3D Printer that works directly with pelletized materials. The David 3D Printer utilizes Sculptify-developed Fused Layer Extrusion (FLEX) technology, a printing method which allows users to create objects from a wide range of pelletized materials - each with their own unique properties.
Today Sculptify announced its plans to launch a Kickstarter campaign in August of this year. The company will offer production units to Kickstarter backers in exchange for funding contributions.
"We have gone as far as we can with our personal savings and loans from family members — it's time for us to get out of our basements and get this product into the community's hands." explained Slade Simpson, CEO and Co-founder of Sculptify, "their support and input will expedite the material optimization process, and help make David the most capable 3D printer possible".
Sculptify has today also released a new video (see below) featuring David 3D printer printing a flexible bracelet with EVA, a material which the company has developed. The video starts with pellets being poured in, and finishes with a printed part, made of rubber-like material, being pulled off of the removable bed.
"We wanted to show the community what David was capable of," said Luke Daniel, Director of Business Development, at Sculptify.
Additionally, Sculptify also expanded its David product page which demonstrates different aspects of the device, with sections that highlight pouring pellets, bed removal, and precision components.
"We are receiving a humbling and overwhelming amount of feedback and questions from the community since our David unveil," said Todd Linthicum, President and Co-founder of Sculptify, "their questions are very important to us, so we want to make sure that we can visually answer as many of them as possible."
The specifications for their prototype of the David is announced below:
David features also commercial-grade components, removable print platform and easy loading system which makes David as easy to use and powerful device. Since pellets are the least processed form of many materials, David can print with medium that is significantly lower in cost than that of his filament-based brethren.
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