Modix announced a new, large-format 3D printer, the MAMA-1000.
Modix has been producing ever-larger 3D printers for quite a few years now, and usually they announce an even bigger device. This time it’s a bit different.
The MAMA-1000 is based on their previous enormous device, the MAMA-1700. While that machine has a massive build volume of 1700 x 1000 x 1700 mm, the new MAMA-1000’s build volume is “only” 1000 x 1000 x 1000 mm. Smaller, yes, but not small.
Like the other MAMA-series devices, the MAMA-1000 is a pellet device. The FGF process is far more economical because large-format 3D printers consume a tremendous amount of material. When you double a dimension on a part, the volume of the part goes up far more. Pellets are as much as 10X less expensive than filament, making the MAMA series economical to operate.
The MAMA-1000 includes an interesting compressed air system to push pellets from the hopper to the extruder.
Modix uses the water-cooled Dyze Design Pulsar extruder for the MAMA-1000, which is able to print up to 2500g of material each hour. That’s a feature you definitely want when printing very large objects.
For accuracy, the MAMA-1000 includes closed-loop motors that precisely track the position of the toolhead at all times.
That doesn’t mean you must use pellets; all MAMA devices have interchangeable toolheads. You can swap in a filament toolhead anytime you like, if you have a material that is not available in pellet form. The filament toolheads also provide for better resolution, but that typically is not required for larger objects.
The print surface is quite large, so Modix has split it into five separate heating zones. This means you can select which zones are applicable for each job, saving both power and time. The plate can be heated up to 120C, ensuring that engineering materials can be properly printed.
Modix also said the MAMA-1000 can take on several optional features, such as multiple toolheads, air filtration, and more. It seems they offer quite a flexible menu for anyone ordering one of these large machines.
But why is the MAMA-1000 smaller? CEO Shachar Gafni explained:
”Not every customer needs the full size of the MAMA-1700, but many still want the unique flexibility of combining pellet and filament extrusion in one professional system. The MAMA-1000 answers that need by offering a more compact format without compromising on versatility.”
Modix tells us the MAMA-1000 pricing starts at US$35K, and goes up from there depending on the options selected. Interestingly, these machines are actually shipped fully assembled: they are not a kit. And a service person comes with it to ensure that it’s properly installed and ready for printing.
Via Modix
