Oct 21, 2016 | By Nick
Dutch company 3devo has launched what it claims are the world’s first industrial desktop filament extruders, which should help slash the costs of commercial grade filament.
The 3devo NEXT 1.0 and 3devo Advanced provide many of the benefits of a large format extruder with a small form factor that could make either one more attractive for small businesses or committed hobbyists that want to cut their 3D printer filament costs in the long term.
The NEXT costs $3,370 (€3,100) and the Advanced starts at $4,300 for the black powder-coated version, with both prices excluding sales tax and shipping. SO it’s a sizeable investment, but for serious hobbyists, business users or research institutes then it shouldn’t take long to recoup the initial expense and we expect this product to find a market.
The Blank Anodized and Black powder coated 3devo NEXT and 3devo Advanced, front and side view respectively.
Using either regrind or industrial virgin plastic granulate, both can have a significant impact on your 3D printing costs and even cut the cost of the finished products for the end user. They both measure just 50.6x21.6x54.0cm, too, so they’re small enough to fit on most workbenches and they won’t take up half the workshop like some recycling systems.
They both come with a self-regulating filament diameter control system that ensures a consistent output that stays where you set it, which can be anywhere between 0.5-3mm. It comes with a diameter sensor that is accurate to 43 Microns, too, which is tight enoug...
SOURCE: 3ders.org ( go on reading...)
