UP! A Personal Portable 3D Printer

By on August 11th, 2010 in printer

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We’re surprised to see yet another ultra-low cost 3D Printer appear: the UP! Personal Portable 3D Printer by PP3DP. It is indeed priced very low: only USD$1500 for an assembled version (at least for the first 100 orders received, which may have occurred by time this post runs). 
 
Here’s the specs:

  • Material: ABS plastic
  • Build chamber: 140mm x 140mm x 135mm (slightly larger than a MakerBot)
  • Software: Windows only
  • Accuracy: 0.2mm
  • Weight 5Kg
  • Size: 24.5cm x 26.0cm x 35.0 cm (small enough to “pack in a suitcase”)
  • Accessories: 1.5lbs ABS, digital models
  • Standard price: USD$2990
 
THis appears to be another RepRap-derived 3D Printer, set to compete head on with Bits From Bytes’ RapMan, as PP3DP mentions schools, labs and others as their target market. We’ve seen no reports from users yet, but we’re sure they’ll show up soon. 
 
BTW, they come in many different colors, too!
 
Via PP3DP and Ponoko (Hat tip to Kristen)

By Kerry Stevenson

Kerry Stevenson, aka "General Fabb" has written over 8,000 stories on 3D printing at Fabbaloo since he launched the venture in 2007, with an intention to promote and grow the incredible technology of 3D printing across the world. So far, it seems to be working!

4 comments

  1. Yep, it does look a little suspicious, doesn't it? Nevertheless, it looks like an interesting concept, perhaps simpler than some of the other options. It's something we'll be monitoring for now, not purchasing.

  2. Yep, it does look a little suspicious, doesn't it? Nevertheless, it looks like an interesting concept, perhaps simpler than some of the other options. It's something we'll be monitoring for now, not purchasing.

  3. Great find, but is anyone else worried about the sites use of ‘engrish’?
    Also, I don’t see any real contact info, like a physical address. Are these guys legit?

  4. Great find, but is anyone else worried about the sites use of ‘engrish’?
    Also, I don’t see any real contact info, like a physical address. Are these guys legit?

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