The Microfactory is now available on Kickstarter. US$4,500
Via: New Scientist
Microfactory isn't just a 3D printer – it's a workshop in a box and yet another step in the evolution of 3D-printing technology. The Microfactory is a 3D printer, a milling machine, and an etching machine all rolled up in one. It can print in four colors simultaneously. It comes with a variety of milling head. Plus, the company is currently in the process of upgrading the machine to cut steel. And all of it is done at a whisper. It's billed as "the world's first machine shop in a box," but basically, it's the holy grail for "makers."
"The Microfactory project began one year ago when four friends, longtime members of an independent maker space in Somerville, Massachusetts called Artisans Asylum, came together to create a better prototyping and machining tool....one that was easy to use, self-contained, and capable of a truly impressive list of tasks. They independently financed the development and testing of five full versions of the Microfactory, resulting in the exceptional product featured here. The Microfactory was entirely conceived, designed and built by people who have spent their lives around machines, who wanted to make something truly revolutionary and highly usable for makers everywhere."
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