Cubify Cube 3

[amd-tec]

Looks good, nice price.
http://cubify.com/cube3/index.aspx
What next PP3DP? Going to be too late to update UP-printer with facelifts.

[incipienta]

It looks interesting, but I'm skeptical of the lock-in -- proprietary print "cartridges" (the actual weight of filament is apparently low, making their per-kilo markup on the order of 5-8x standard filament pricing, based on the last-generation cartridge at $50), proprietary "cube glue" (what?) to make up for the unheated bed and so on. Just go to their website, and you'll find a $9 "cube stick" for the last generation (a rebranded $2 glue stick)!

...they're pretty clearly aiming at the inkjet printer model -- low initial cost coupled with high-priced consumables.

Not that it's necessarily a bad thing, per se, but between that and some of the stories I've heard of the first version, I'm skeptical. I don't mind a few extra bucks here & there in exchange for improved quality and ease-of-use (e.g.: I run with OEM filament), but once someone offers a $9 glue stick and a 5x filament markup I'm more than a little wary...

Then again, they just announced, so maybe my suspicions are unfounded.

[josejuako]

3D SYSTEM CUBEPRO

http://cubify.com/cubepro/index.aspx


For me it is a nonsense that 3D SYSTEM is set to fight the impression filament in small machines low quality printing and fight for patents, I prefer to frabrique laser printers larger, not than a size of a box of teeth something ridiculous, the world needs is work, production and money, 3D SYSTEM technology should deliver good production capacity and costs of acquiring easy to sell more.



J

[wackojacko]

My guess the new Makerbot has a chipped print head.

[pleppik]

My guess the new Makerbot has a chipped print head.

I'd be worried about a chipped print cartridge. Early reports seem to be that it takes an ordinary spool, but a lot can change in the 6+ months before it actually ships.

[Lann]

Looks good, nice price.
http://cubify.com/cube3/index.aspx
What next PP3DP? Going to be too late to update UP-printer with facelifts.

"WARRANTY Description: 90 days parts and labor"

Hmmm...only 3 months warranty as opposed to 1 year for Up, an indication of their level of confidence in their own product.

[roller]

My guess the new Makerbot has a chipped print head.

Surely you mean filament cartridge?

[ikumajp]

Yeah, A lot of new printer debuting on CES!
Statics wise I like the
Rapide One http://rapide-3d.com/design.php
and BotObjects http://botobjects.com/

Feature wise I am into printing food like the sugar cube and chocolates hmmm

I agree up plus has auto calibration (New Makerbot too) but that might not be enough to woo the crowds anymore.
In my opinion up needs a face lift, close enclosure and maybe a filament box to keep filament in best condition.

Pie in the sky * Maybe after print the enclosure also works as a object smother? by Acetone Vapor or heat huh? Yes? Yes?
no? oh well pie in the sky, how I wish you were real

[Scottylad7]

I've just left cubify and bought an Up, I had the cube 3d. It's slow noisy and cost soon much for filament. I had it for 6 months and it's currently been sent back for the 3rd time for repair.

Had the up plus 2 for a week now and I'm more than happy!