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SLS 3D printer for $3k... Cautiously stoked

vmpglenn

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Posted: 4/8/2024 5:45:08 PM EDT

SLS seems like the gold standard for accurate, strong 3D printed pieces.

This upcoming Micronics SLS printer -- if it ships -- promises to be far less expensive (like 1/3 the cost) of existing SLS printers.

How we BUILT a 3D printer that can print ANYTHING!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLqSaEiXzIU

I hope this printer becomes reality; SLS has always been the dream.

Scepticism is an exercise, not a life; it is a discipline fit to purify the mind of prejudice and render it all the more apt, when the time comes, to believe and to act wisely. -- George Santayana

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Steamedliver Member Joined Dec 2013 Posts 13486 EE 100% (138) TX, USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 6:22:09 PM EDT [#1] Wow.
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Rat_Patrol Easily irritated engineer of odd things Joined Jul 2008 Posts 27271 EE 100% (5) MN, USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 7:31:40 PM EDT [#2] Damn, can't wait! I may wait until the first few months worth are out, let someone else beta test for a change.
	Strong men create good times. Good times breed weak men. Weak men create hard times. (You are here) Hard times breed strong men.

Middlelength Joined Sep 2008 Posts 3977 EE 98% (48) AK, USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 8:20:07 PM EDT [#3] Pretty cool.

thirsty Esse quam videri Joined Feb 2006 Posts 14706 EE 100% (83) USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 9:21:33 PM EDT [#4] Nice. I’m in.

bionicmonkey Member Joined Aug 2004 Posts 9594 EE 100% (1) GA, USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 9:22:03 PM EDT [#5] i'll admit it, i'm intrigued. that would be cool.

Klee Member Joined Aug 2006 Posts 15396 EE 100% (7) LA, USA	Posted: 4/8/2024 10:04:48 PM EDT [#6] SWEET!!!!
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jm0502 Whore in training Joined Jul 2009 Posts 14033 EE 100% (24) MI, USA	Posted: 4/9/2024 9:43:48 AM EDT [#7] did they have pre orders available? I want one.
	"Whoever came up with that video needs Jesus?and some stitches for that blown-out rectum. Ick. " --system

Gunslinger97 Joined Aug 2013 Posts 322 EE 100% (16) OK, USA	Posted: 4/13/2024 1:17:49 AM EDT [#8] If they can make it worth with metal powders I'm all the way in.

vmpglenn Team Member Joined Oct 2002 Posts 6073 EE 100% (154) WI, USA	Posted: 4/22/2024 10:02:26 AM EDT [Last Edit: vmpglenn] [#9] UNBOXING the Micron SLS 3D Printer & FIRST PRINT! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SupuCvfviWQ
	Scepticism is an exercise, not a life; it is a discipline fit to purify the mind of prejudice and render it all the more apt, when the time comes, to believe and to act wisely. -- George Santayana Never mistake a clear view for a short distance.

bootleg15 Joined Jul 2019 Posts 1256 EE 0% (0) WA, USA	Posted: 4/22/2024 10:52:32 AM EDT [Last Edit: bootleg15] [#10] That is pretty cool, I'll bet that thing will make the FATF sit up and take notice.

gaspain Member Joined Aug 2002 Posts 30791 EE 100% (67) USA	Posted: 4/22/2024 11:29:59 PM EDT [#11] the build volume is very small, and its going to kickstarter so the actual price will likely go up

bionicmonkey Member Joined Aug 2004 Posts 9634 EE 100% (1) GA, USA	Posted: 4/29/2024 9:59:54 PM EDT [#12] Quote History Originally Posted By Gunslinger97: If they can make it worth with metal powders I'm all the way in. View Quote he keeps talking about PA12CF.. nothing about metals. i think that's out for now.

mancow Member Joined Aug 2008 Posts 31077 EE 100% (8) USA	Posted: 4/29/2024 10:30:26 PM EDT [#13] Quote History Originally Posted By Gunslinger97: If they can make it worth with metal powders I'm all the way in. View Quote I kept thinking, "Please let him drag out a jug of metal powder".
	The devil's got my number.

thirsty Esse quam videri Joined Feb 2006 Posts 14754 EE 100% (83) USA	Posted: 4/30/2024 6:46:50 PM EDT [#14] Quote History Originally Posted By Gunslinger97: If they can make it worth with metal powders I'm all the way in. View Quote Metal printing is still years away from making the leap into the consumer market.

jm0502 Whore in training Joined Jul 2009 Posts 14126 EE 100% (24) MI, USA	Posted: 5/2/2024 10:23:00 PM EDT [#15] Quote History Originally Posted By thirsty: Metal printing is still years away from making the leap into the consumer market. View Quote I was quoted 1.5M for one 2 years ago.
	"Whoever came up with that video needs Jesus?and some stitches for that blown-out rectum. Ick. " --system

thirsty

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Posted: 5/3/2024 7:59:10 AM EDT

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Originally Posted By jm0502:

I was quoted 1.5M for one 2 years ago.

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Originally Posted By thirsty:

Metal printing is still years away from making the leap into the consumer market.

I was quoted 1.5M for one 2 years ago.

Yeah I was shocked how much they cost. It’s not the printer that’s expensive, it’s the whole ecosystem including post-processing machines- sintering oven, air filtration systems, etc.

vmpglenn Team Member Joined Oct 2002 Posts 6097 EE 100% (154) WI, USA	Posted: 5/4/2024 11:16:04 AM EDT [#17] Cool story about the development process. Love that these guys are local to me! CONCEPT to PRODUCT: Building the MICRON 3D Printer! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8aqNy9ej-A
	Scepticism is an exercise, not a life; it is a discipline fit to purify the mind of prejudice and render it all the more apt, when the time comes, to believe and to act wisely. -- George Santayana Never mistake a clear view for a short distance.

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