US$5,000 for the world’s first 3D carbon fiber printer

Started by Skybarney, January 29, 2014, 01:06:32 PM

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Skybarney

I put this in general forum as the machine is being touted as perfect for making...... Motorcycle parts!  

QuoteAuto and motorcycle enthusiasts with a bit of CAD savvy will soon have access to a remarkably affordable dream machine â€" the US$5,000 MarkForged Mark One. Touted as the world’s first 3D printer capable of printing in carbon fiber, the device could trigger an avalanche of aftermarket carbon fiber bolt-on parts
http://www.gizmag.com/page/2/

Were I already in the [Dolph] CF accessories business I would add this to my shop in an instant.  Customers could send in any parts that they wanted copied in carbon fiber and get them printed out.  I think I am gonna [drool]

I had to add, this is in it's infancy and it's actual strength is not known as the fibers are not woven.

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ChrisK

Here's a direct link to the story:

http://www.gizmag.com/markforged-mark-one-carbon-fiber-3d-printer/30642/

The other link will probably bury the story in its history pretty quickly.

Interesting though! Thanks for posting it up
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Skybarney

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