Whoops, looks like the Formlabs printer might be in trouble ...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-20434031



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> > This type of printer is a great technology for creating models and
> > forms for casting.  However I've heard that it's not as tough as the
> > ABS material that comes from the extrusion machines, so it's less
> > directly useful for creating usable components.
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> I don't think anyone really envisages producing finished components, unle=
ss it is a
> one-off - the process is just too slow. The B9C talks in terms on 0.95" h=
eight per
> hour ...
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> > How can they claim to be the first... B9 Creator beat them by several m=
onths.
> >
> > http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/b9creations/b9creator-a-high-resolu=
tion-3d-printer?ref=3Dlive
> >
> > >
> > http://www.reghardware.com/2012/10/01/formlabs_form1_home_stereolithic_=
3d_printer_release_date_named/
> > >
> > > I want one of those ...
> > >
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> In a lot of ways the Form1 seems to be a better piece of kit - at least t=
o me. The
> presentations come across as more professional, and it is nicer looking, =
the B9C
> looks like it is cobbled together.
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> However, having said that, the B9C claims 100um horizontal resolution, ad=
justable
> down to 50um, where the Form1 claims 300um, and 25um possible vertically =
(10 to 100
> for the B9C). Also the Form1 has a larger bath area (125mm sq, versus 102=
..4 x 76.8um
> for the B9C at 100um, less at 50um) but less possible height (6.5" versus=
 around 8"
> for the B9C).
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> Actually re-reading and listening to the Form1 video, the minimum feature=
 size is
> 300um, but the positioning resolution is better that that, and that is bo=
rne out by
> the finish on the illustrated parts.
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> Form1 is considerably lighter, 18lbs versus 30 for the B9C.
> The Form1 has a smaller desk footprint, but is higher.
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> I think my preference would still be the Form1, it also appears to be a l=
ittle
> cheaper.
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