The MX3D: A Robotic 3D Printer

By on February 28th, 2014 in printer, research

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On the heels of its debut in May 2013, the MX3D-resin printer has already evolved from a machine only capable of building in plastic to one that can print in a variety of metals.

Designed by Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) students Petr Novikov and SaÅ”a Jokić, the MX3D is a robotic arm actuated 3D printer capable of printing on any surface. Originally designed to produce parts using a fast curing resin, the original MX3D-Resin could print objects with any sweep and curve without the need of additional support structures.

Building on their original design, Petr and SaÅ”a have teamed up with the Netherlandsā€™ Joris Laarman Studio to advance their design and create a 3D printer that can build objects using metals that range from steel to copper.

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