3D Systems introduces Sub $5,000 CubePro™ 3D Printer

bkg_cubepro_contained.2-Faster, simultaneous printing in triple-color & multi-materials

-Controlled print environment assures highest quality prints consistently

-Beautiful, high-definition 75-micron layer thinness for finer prints

-Largest-in-class print volume of up to regulation-sized basketball prints

-Print on the go with new Cubify® iOS, Android, & Windows mobile apps

3D Systems unveiled the CubePro™ 3D printer, a simultaneous triple-color, multi-materials, large capacity, prosumer printer. The CubePro features a controlled environment print chamber that delivers professional quality prints consistently and easily. Prosumers and hobbyists can rely on CubePro to test and perfect their designs and print in real thermoplastic materials, resulting in parts that are durable and accurate right at their desktop or benchtop.

CubePro Features:

Work smart, play hard, print productive: Print more and faster with the largest-in-class print platform, high-resolution prints and quick set up: 10.8” x 10.45” x 9.5” or 275 mm x 265 mm x 240 mm; resolution settings of 75-micron thin print layers.

Controlled Print Chamber: Controlled process environment ensures true to CAD prints and delivers professional quality every time. Automated settings deliver safe home printing in your mancave, on your workbench and at your desktop.

Strong, Fast & Long-lasting: Guaranteed faster, precise prints with easy feed cartridges for prolonged material life.

Triple color + dual materials = thousands of options: available in three print head configuration CubePro allows users to get more expressive with 3D printing in up to 3 simultaneous colors and more color options.

Connect better to experience better: Connect intuitively through an easy-to-use color touchscreen display and mobile and WiFi capability. CubePro is powered by the Cubify mobile app letting users print on the go direct from their Shelf, prepping files and sending to print, all from an iOS, Android or Windows phone.

Sustainability – Send back empty cartridges to designated 3DS locations for reuse in exchange for a discount on new cartridges and return used ABS and PLA prints for responsible recycling or composting by 3DS. CubePros are shipped from local distribution centers reducing freight. The new CubePro comes with a proprietary print pad that conserves power compared to other 3D printers. 3DS is committed to making prosumer 3D printing affordable, safe and sustainable.

Support – Hotline and email support is available everyday from 3:00 am to 8:00 pm EST, providing 16 hours of service each day.

CubePro comes with starter materials, 25 free designs and a Cubify Invent software license for introductory 3D design. CubePro is integrated with 3DS’ consumer lifestyle hub Cubify, connecting CubePro users to curated collections of 3D printable content from favorite DIY, automotive and gear brands, as well as the Cubify social platform where users can share and co-create with others.

The company plans to commence commercial shipment of CubePro during the second quarter of 2014.

CubePro dimenions
(uncrated)

578mm (w) x 578mm (l) x 591mm (h)
22¾” x 22¾” x 23¼”

CubePro weight
(Single head print)

80 lb / 36kg

CubePro weight
(Double head print)

82.5 lb / 37.4kg

CubePro weight
(Triple head print)

85 lb / 38.5kg

Maximum build size
(Single head print)

273mm (w) x 273mm (l) x 241mm (h)
10¾” x 10¾” x 9½”

Maximum build size
(Double head print)

229mm (w) x 273mm (l) x 241mm (h)
9″ x 10¾” x 9½”

Maximum build size
(Triple head print)

185mm (w) x 273mm (l) x 241mm (h)
7⅓” x 10¾” x 9½”

Z AXIS RESOLUTION

Single head print
Double head print
Triple head print

0.100mm (0.004″ / 100 microns)

LAYER THICKNESS

Single head print

75mm

Double head print

200mm

Triple head print

300mm

PRINT TOLERANCE

Single head print
Double head print
Triple head print

X and Y axis ± 1% dimeniosn or ± 0.2mm (0.008″ / 200mm microns) whichever is greater. Z axis ± half the processed z resolution. Shrinkage and warpage can occur on models and is purely geometry dependent.

PRINT SPEED EXTRUDED VOLUME

Single head print
Double head print
Triple head print

Maximum 15mm (9/16″) per second and polymer dependent

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Single head print
Double head print
Triple head print

100 – 240v AC

MAXIMUM OPERATING TEMPERATURE AT EXTRUDER TIP

Single head print
Double head print
Triple head print

536°F / 280°C

SUPPORT MATERIAL

Single head print
Double head print
Triple head print

PLA / ABS / dissolvable natural PLA

SUPPORT REMOVAL

Single head print
Double head print
Triple head print

Break away supports with pliers or cutters or just fingers where appropriate. PLA plastic is soluble in sodium hydroxide solution used with a heated ultrasonic cleaner (care is required with this option).

SOFTWARE

Description

All CubePro printers include complimentary conversion software. This application converts your 3D model into layered slices (G-code), ready for printing on your machine. Other features and uses of CubePro software include:

Scaling, rotating and movement of parts on a simulated print bed

Proven default settings for all CubePro 3D printers

Ability to create custom profiles as needed

Imperial/metric conversion available

Built-in STL file verification

Combined part and tool path viewer

Profiles for multiple material/supprt materials

COMPATIBILITY

Windows requirements

32 or 64 bit operating systems:

Windows XP Professional or Home Edition with Service Pack 3

Windows 7

Windows is required for ad-hoc WiFi print job submission – if not already installed, the Cube software will automatically install the Microsoft .NET 4.0 framework

Mac OSX requirements:

Mac OSX10.8 or higher

Minimum hardware requirements

Processor: Multi-core processor – 2GHz or faster per core
System RAM: 2GB minimum
Screen resolution: 1024 x 768

3D Systems Corporation
www.cubify.com/cubepro