Next 1.0 With a maximum operating temperature of 842 degrees Fahrenheit, 3devo's desktop extruder can create filaments from a variety of materials for use in fused-deposition modeling — a type of 3-D printing — including ABS and PLA. In addition to handling virgin materials, 3devo says the machine can create filaments from waste materials, and it plans to focus on these full-circle recycling capabilities more in the future. The machine has drawn attention from users wanting to experiment with making new kinds of filaments for 3-D printing. It features a custom-developed, nitrated steel screw, barrel and die head, as well as an automatic winding system. Its drive system is designed to supply variable torque at consistent speeds. The machine's output varies by material; it can extrude about 2.2 pounds of PLA an hour.
What's new? The device, which can be reserved online. The company plans to ship its first 50 units next month.
Benefits Ease of use, cost-effectiveness and small size.
3devo, Utrecht, Netherlands, 31-858-769-016, http://3devo.eu/
