Along with the Touch haptic stylus and demonstration VR software, 3D Systems will be showcasing a brand new desktop 3D printer. Industrial 3D printing leader, 3D Systems, has today announced the acquisition of botObjects, the UK manufacturer of a unique desktop 3D printing system that made big headlines last year. With the company’s technology, 3DS will be developing the CubePro® C, a full-color 3D printer.
botObjects raised a lot of excitement and controversy when they first announced their PlasticJet Printing (PJP) technology. As was explained to me at Inside 3D Printing New York by the company’s CTO, the botObjects 3D printer sends CMYKW filaments into a single printhead, where they are heated and blended into any color that a computer file may determine.
Many were skeptical of the technology, as the company did not disclose many specifics about how their technology worked. Others were cynical about the term “full color” being used to describe the printing process, as it was clear from the company’s printed examples that colors blend from one to the next and that the technology lacked spot coloring, the ability to shift colors in a single layer.
3D Systems, however, appears not to be cynical or skeptical, incorporating the botObjects ProDesk3D immediately into their own line of CubePro C 3D printers. The new CubePro C, with layer thicknesses as fine as 25 microns and speeds as high as 175 mm/s, will be available for $4,990. The printer is capable of printing in PLA and ABS, as well as the support material PVA.
Martin Warner, co-founder and CEO of botObjects, said of the acquisition, “Joining the winning team at 3DS couldn’t have come at a better time as orders for our revolutionary full-color desktop printer continue to outstrip our resources. Together we can bring this powerful technology to more users faster. 3DS’ President and CEO, Avi Reichental, added, “We are thrilled to add groundbreaking full-color with ultra thin-layer and high-speed technology from botObjects to our expanding consumer and prosumer 3D printing portfolio. We are even more excited to team up with botObjects founders, Martin Warner and Mike Duma, and together democratize the availability of this powerful 3D printer and accelerate its adoption globally.”
Warner will now take on the role of Vice President and General Manger of botObjects for 3D Systems. The botObjects division will fulfill its current backorders, while transitioning to the CubePro C line and expanding. The CubePro C will be available with a limited release, but will eventually have greater availability later this year.
I am from Belarus. I sent to the address of “Botobjects Ltd” 4489, 59 US dollars. Wanted to buy a 3D-printer ProDesk3D. Was a very sad story. Here it is:
Fact: 3DSystems – office, sheltered under its roof organized criminal group (“Botobjects Ltd”) and gave him a second life. Legally: 3DSystems – the successor of a business entity (“Botobjects Ltd”). In fact: 3DSystems – the successor Crime (Crime implemented incorporation).
Fact: 3DSystems aware of criminal activity “Botobjects Ltd”. 3DSystems ignores all the rights and claims of creditors, including the right to know the fate of their property. 3DSystems – entities involved in the crimes after they occurred.
Fact: “Botobjects Ltd” – into the structure of criminal disguised as a business entity. “Botobjects Ltd” – cowboy office (office “Barnyard” with registered capital of 211 Euro). “Botobjects Ltd” – an instrument of a crime by an organized criminal group operating in a preliminary conspiracy.
Fact: “Botobjects Ltd” extort property (through breach of trust), then divides the property into the pockets of the founders. “Botobjects Ltd” has carried out and continues to carry out crimes worldwide. This – continuing offense. His victims – tens of citizens of different countries. “Botobjects Ltd” – the criminal structure of the world scale.
TOTAL: 3DSystems – structure unfair, malicious, involvement in a crime (concealment of crimes and criminals, violation of the rights of creditors, promoting continuous crime, lack of respect for the consumer). Conclusion: 3DSystems has no right to reputation. His reputation is worthy of cesspools. So be it.
Appeal victims of crime “Botobjects Ltd” and 3DSystems: citizens, these two go around doing the cowboy office! Do not trust your money to these structures! Not worthy of these malicious structure of respect! The dustbin of history it!