The Mark One 3D Printer is the worlds first of its kind. 3D Printers are easy to come across in this day and age but what makes the Mark One so unique is the fact its capable of creating carbon fiber models. The printer debuted in San Diego at SolidWorks World 2014, being dubbed “the world’s first desktop printer capable of printing composite materials.” It doesn't stop at Carbon Fiber, it can produce pieces in fiberglass, nylon and PLA.
The founder of the design had this to say:
We took the idea of 3D printing, that process of laying things down strand by strand, and we used it as a manufacturing process to make composite parts. We say it’s like regular 3D printers do the form. We do form and function.
The Mark One is constructed of aluminum and features a translucent printing bead. The printer measures at 22.6″ wide, 14.2″ tall and 12.7″ deep. The Mark One will be up for pre-order in March for $5000.
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