Swiss startup Sintratec has officially taken to Indiegogo to unveil its new desktop SLS 3D printer, the world’s first of its kind.
Earlier this year, Sintratec had announced that they were developing a new SLS 3D printer that would be priced in the ballpark of $5,000. Now, the startup has launched a crowdfunding initiative around their new device, whose early bird model will set you back just $4,000 — an amazing price when compared to similar printers. With the Sintratec 3D printer campaign up and running, the team hopes to sell about 60 ready-to-assemble units.
Based on an Atmel ATSAM3X8E, the SLS 3D printer will feature a build volume of 130x130x130mm, along with a 500W optical heater, a 2300mW, a 1200W heating coil and a chamber temperature of 150°C. In addition to the 32-bit Atmel | SMART MCU that comes packed with the startup’s own custom firmware, the Sintratec electronics will enable a wide-range of functionality including the ability to:
- Drive each of the motors…
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