this Open Source system INCLUDES a 3D printer, but aims to cover more processes than just 3D printing, bringing both additive and subtractive processes together with automation. more info here http://patreon.com/CubeSpawn
Awesome idea, will be a nice production line.
4 ultimaker in new cases, sadly nothing new.
Still cool and these cases looking very stable, i use the cheapest of the cheapest, so everything else is pretty coolđ
@N_Y_NakiYozora Well this is only the prototype!, I have hope to build an array centered around lab automation, another for tissue printing, and many other vertical specializations, the key being, a backbone of standardized modules, so that creations from many designers can work seamlessly together, also, these machines come in two variants: âBlind Cellâ where work passes in to and out of the cube through one side, and another set that pass the work through the cube, this allows parts larger than the machine to be made, allowing the machines to bootstrap to larger sizes. The initail focus is manufacturing machines (3D Printer, Milling machine, Lathe, and 4 arm Delta robot) the next phase will be to begin getting the system to add new machines to the system, made on the first 4.
@Christian_Schulz I think youâre missing the point. Itâs not a printer, itâs an automation center. Modules that do different tasks - 3d printing, cnc milling et.c. - and the build platform moves between the different modules depending on what task should be performed.
Really neat idea as combining additive & subtractive manufacturing would bring a whole new range of possibilities. There are already (very very expensive) machines that does this
One benefit would be that precision of the 3d printers are no longer crucial. For example; If a 3mm hole comes out at 2,5 on the printer thatâs no problem since the next module will drill that hole to exactly 3.00mm.
@James_Jones_CubeSpaw Good luck with the project, really nice concept.
Thank you Johan, for your clarity of insight!