Five 3D Printers Rocked CES 2014 – Specification, Price and Release details
3D Printers were never expected to show up like what we saw in CES 2014. None of the 3D printer companies had a proper press conference and only MakerBot had a kind of it; still a low-key presentation. However, that didn’t stop the companies from launching some innovative 3D printing machines with competitive prices. And then, every 3D printer booths were seen crowded, which showed the excitement among people.
What’s there in 3D Printing? and why are those booths crowded? That curiosity took us around the CES floors searching for 3D printing vendors and here’s what we saw.
1. 3D Printers from 3D Systems
3D systems, the well known name in the world of 3D printing unveiled CubeHome 3D, the cheapest plug and play 3D printer in the world. The company had also released an app that allows users to print objects directly from their smartphone – Cubify 2.0 for Android, Windows Phone and iOS.
The company announced another printer called CubePro 3D that allows users to print large objects up to three different colors and with two materials.
Read : 3D Print from your Smartphone – Cube Home 3D Printer for $1000
Read : CubePro 3D Printer Prints in different colours and with Two materials [CES 2014]
2. MakerBot
The only 3D printing vendor had a press conference and the Chief Executive Bre Pettis grabbed the entire crowd’s attention by announcing a mammoth 3D printer than can print objects up to 12 by 12 by 18 inches high. “If you’ve been hampered with how big you can make things, then no more”, told Pettis during the press conference. Interestingly, Makerbot had something for everyone in CES 2014; which is not about to get a 3D printer, but which Makerbot printer you are going to buy.
Read : This Mammoth 3D Printer can Print Objects up to 12 by 12 by 18 inches Tall
3. Afinia
Afinia took out some idea from Delta Micro’s UP! printers and built H-Series 3D printer, which seems to have an improved packaging and FCC-certified electronics. Another interesting update from the company was about the new software that brings printing resolution in H-Series down to 156 microns. The printer costs $1,599.
Features
- Easy install 3D Software
- Uses inexpensive ABS plastic filament: from $31.99/kg ($.02-.05/cm3)
- Under 11lbs – 9.64 x 10.23 x 13.78″
(245 x 260 x 350 mm) footprint - Printing envelope over 5″ cubed
4. FormLabs
FormLabs’ 3D printer looked well designed and uses a method called stereo-lithography to create objects, which will be much smoother. According to the reports, the printer will be available to the first batch of KickStarter backers.
5. Stratasys
Statasys is yet to sell a consumer level 3D printer. The company has Mojo Printer announced during May 2013, which costs $10,000. Stratasys showcased Mojo during the CES 2014, which looked quite impressive. Material used are ABSplus in ivory, white, blue, fluorescent yellow, black, red, nectarine, olive green or gray.
