MakerBot at CES, the Replicator 2X is shown. The 3d printer is capable of two-color objects to be printed. In addition, the new 3d-printer from MakerBot also abs plastic can be used.
The Replicator 2 would, according to the manufacturer objects with two colors in 3d printing, but this proved in practice not feasible. With the introduction of the Replicator 2X should this problem be resolved by the presence of a double print head. MakerBot let the 2X standard work with the fiber of the abs plastic, while the Repilcator 2 still pla plastic used. The resolution of this material is 100 microns.
In the case of the 3d-printer is also doctored. So is there an aluminum bouwplatform present and some plastic windows. This should ensure that the developed heat is better retained and thus faster can be printed.
MakerBot launches the Replicator 2X to your own say on the advanced user. The device should be from mid-January to order and will be in march to be delivered. The 3d printer gets a price tag of $ 2800.
