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MakerBot Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner Goes On Sale for $1400, Video from Bre
MakerBot’s Desktop 3D Scanner Now Available for Sale
MakerBot, the New York-based desktop 3D printer startup that was recently acquired by Stratasys for $403 million, now officially has a new product line: desktop 3D scanners.
Their first product is called the MakerBot Digitizer, and is now available for sale. The price tag: $1400, plus an optional $150 for a MakerCare Service Plan. We covered the features of the 3D scanner last week, and here are more details.
“It’s a powerful and elegant tool for turning physical objects into digital designs,” said MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis.”You put something on the turntable, and it turns. Lasers shoot at it,” Pettis explained. “It’s a powerful tool that’s going to give you a whole new way of looking at things.”
Benefits of the MakerBot Digitizer
Professionals can create 3D models without having to start from scratch. Home users can explore the frontier of 3D scanning and then print them on a 3D printer or share on Thingiverse.
You can order the MakerBot Digitizer here.
Here’s a video from CEO Bre Pettis announcing the MakerBot Digitizer.
MakerCare Service Plan
In addition to purchasing the 3D scanner, MakerBot is offering a service option, called the MakerCare Service Plan for $150. MakerCare is designed to make your MakerBot Digitizer ownership experience as smooth as possible. The plan lasts a full year from the order ship date of your MakerBot Digitizer. If anything goes wrong with your MakerBot Digitizer during that time, you can contact the MakerBot Support team to identify the source of the trouble. The Support team will provide any replacement parts necessary, or arrange for you to ship your MakerBot Digitizer back to the company for repair.
3D Printing LIVE Tradeshow Announced for Santa Clara in November
IDTechEx has announced its inaugural event 3D Printing LIVE which will take place in Santa Clara, CA on November 20-21 2013. This event will be co-located with Printed Electronics USA, the world’s largest event on “the new electronics” whether they are organic or inorganic, printed or not.
This event introduces the 3D Printing community to the Printed Electronics world in a conference with a truly international flavor. Approximately 1800 delegates from across the globe will mingle on the show floor with in excess of 150 exhibitors, gaining access to potential clients and collaborations outside of the “usual suspects” already actively working in each of these rapidly converging areas.
Technology developers will be able to reach new audiences, including some of the largest companies from around the world, and end-users will have a platform to discuss their requirements both current and looking ahead to the future.
Issues of materials, properties and needs will be discussed in a forum attended by many of the most experienced and major material development organisations, many of whom have already demonstrated a significant interest in 3D printing.
Delegates will be able to gain an overview of both the push-and-pull aspects of the markets for these technologies, and presentations from some of the most advanced academic groups working in this field will yield an understanding of the novel techniques and applications that are in the pipeline.
In-depth analysis and forecasts for 3D printing markets will also be presented clearly illustrating the trends and opportunities existing within this exciting and fast paced field.
3D Systems Acquires UK-Based Rapid Prototyping Firm CRDM
3D Systems Continues Acquisitions with UK-Based CRDM
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced that it has acquired CRDM, Ltd. , a leading UK provider of rapid prototyping and rapid tooling services based in Bucks, England. The company intends to immediately integrate CRDM into its global Quickparts Solutions custom parts and manufacturing services. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
CRDM, Ltd. designs, prototypes and manufactures parts and tooling for a variety of automotive, aerospace, medical device and motorsports applications, including F1. With almost two decades of experience and a loyal customer base, CRDM extends 3D Systems’ offerings and its footprint in the UK, further positioning the company at the center of the rapidly growing, direct manufacturing opportunity.
“CRDM is a strategic and geographically important addition to our rapidly growing 3D content-to-print services portfolio,” said Ziad Abou, Vice President and General Manager, Quickparts Solutions, 3D Systems. “With a proven track record in advanced manufacturing and rapid tooling, CRDM complements and expands our extensive range of custom parts services.”
More information is available at www.3DSystems.com
Win a Solidoodle 3D Printer at 100% Design Competition in the UK
3D Printing Design Competition Will Award Solidoodle 3D Printer to the Winner
To celebrate the launch of the Home Factory at this year’s 100% Design, the UK’s largest contemporary design event, the organizers are teaming up with iMakr, the world’s largest 3D print store, to offer 5 lucky creatives the chance to have their designs printed in 3D and displayed at the event.
100% Design is officially the UK’s largest design trade event with over 25,000 visitors including architects, interior designers, retailers and designers. The event is held between the 18-21 September and is the biggest event during the London Design Festival. 100% Design is expected to attract over 30,000 visitors in 2013.
The Home Factory is a dedicated 100 square-meter space at 100% Design exploring the potential of 3D printing. It’s a concept living space that demonstrates both the impact of 3D printing in an interiors setting and showcase some of the best 3D printed interiors products. UK 3D print pioneers, iMakr, will produce a concept space within The Home Factory that brings creativity closer to the technology.
Submit Your Design
The contest is open to any design, whether for the home or workplace. You can design anything from furniture to lighting to tableware to technology or an accessory. Submit your designs in 2D or 3D software. If a 2D drawing is selected, the contest organizers will convert it into 3D for you.
Here are some of the current highest voted submissions.
Awards
Judge’s Choice Award
The judging panel including 100% Design Event Director, William Knight will select 5 winners who will:
- Have their design 3D printed and displayed as part of the Home Factory feature at 100% Design
- Have their 3D printed works exhibited in the iMakr store in London for a promotional period
- Earn commission on their design if sold during the promotional period
One overall winner will receive a Solidoodle 3rd Generation 3D Printer worth £800.
People’s Choice Award
In addition to the Judge’s Choice award, the design that receives the highest votes will have their design exhibited at 100% Design.
Learn more about the contest, submit your design, or view submissions at Talent House.
Top 3D Printing News Last Week: MakerBot Digitizer, Fuel3D 3D Scanner
3D Printing News
A roundup of the top 3D printing news from August 12 to August 18:
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Thursday, August 15
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