XYZprinting Debuts 3D Printer Offers High-Res Scanner, Laser Engraver and Built-in Wi-Fi
Taiwan-based 3D printer
manufacturer XYZprinting has launched a
new feature-packed printer suitable for education.
The da Vinci
Pro
1.0 3-in-1 features a high-resolution scanner,
an optional
laser engraver and has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, all while taking up
just a
modest amount of space at 18.4 x 20 x 22 inches.
The
integrated 3D scanner has a 360-degree rotating platform
and the ability to scan models from different angles, which can then be
merged
into one image. It also includes dual-laser scanning technology,
eliminating
distortion; auto-imaging within five minutes; and the ability to edit,
scale,
re-position and use post-production software
The
laser engraver option means that you can switch out the
3D printing extruder to engrave designs into a range of other materials
like
wood, leather and cardboard.
With
the Wi-Fi connectivity, the maker-user can connect
through a laptop or desktop computer from any location.
The
da Vinci Pro 1.0 is available from XYZprinting's online
store for $899. Likewise, it is available from Amazon, Best Buy and
Staples.
Along
with the primary "3-in1" features, the new printer
also has adjustable heating, speed and retraction settings and an
aluminum
print bed to decrease the potential for warping. It is compatible with
non-proprietary filament so that users can print with thermoplastic
filaments
of their own choice.
First
introduced during International CES in January, the da
Vinci Pro 1.0 is one of seven 3D printers that XYZprinting has brought
to the
market in recent months. However, the da Vinci Pro 1.0 is now available
to the
education market.
"The
launch of the professional da Vinci Pro 1.0 2-in-1
reflects our commitment to the needs of more advanced customers looking
for the
features and functionalities to 3D print with accuracy at a large
scale," said
XYZprinting CEO Simon Shen.
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