X400, the moderately priced prosumer-grade 3D printer from German RepRap with a huge build volume, has received CE certification according to DIN ISO 9001 proven standards. In practice – and using the official jargon – this certification means that: “the X400 CE 3D printer was produced, adjusted and tested in compliance with the DIN-ISO 9001 guidelines for quality management systems.” The core of this is basically related to the safety of using the machine, which is why this type of accreditation is often an obligatory requirement even for consideration by many companies, especially larger ones. So this is a significant development that will open up this level of 3D printer to a much wider target market for German RepRap. The printer, which we originally reported on in February, is among the pioneers of its class to receive such a certification.
If the X400 has hit the market under your radar, here’s a reminder of what it’s all about — it an FDM tech machine with a printing space of 400 x 400 x 350 mm, totaling 56 litres of printing volume with a 0.1mm layer thickness for €2,259 (incl. VAT) for the kit.
Source: German RepRap GmbH
