3D Systems : The EKOCYCLE Cube® 3D Printer: Remake Using Recycled Plastic Bottles
June 26, 2014 at 11:15 pm IST
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We are excited to announce the EKOCYCLETMCube 3D printer, a collaboration between 3DS and EKOCYCLE, a brand launched by will.i.am and The Coca-Cola Company. EKOCYCLE promotes sustainability through aspirational yet attainable lifestyle products made in part from recycled materials. In keeping with this brand promise, the EKOCYCLE Cube uses a groundbreaking new filament made in part from post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.
The EKOCYCLE Cube remixes our relationship with recycling, giving everyone who uses it, from students to home-crafters to artists to inventors, a direct and immediate link to how they have repurposed something old for something new. The EKOCYCLE is not just another tool for making, it is a revolutionary tool for RE-making, and encourages and helps us to change the way we think about recycling.
As explained by 3DS' Chief Creative Officer will.i.am, the goal of EKOCYCLE is to "partner with the most influential brands around the world and use technology, art, style and inspiration to change an entire culture. We will make it cool to recycle, and we will make it cool to make products using recycled materials. This is the beginning of a more sustainable 3D-printed lifestyle. Waste is only waste if we waste it."
Each EKOCYCLE cartridge is made in part from post-consumer recycled 20oz PET plastic bottles. New to home 3D printing, rPET is a flexible filament material that retains full durability. Cartridges for the EKOCYCLE Cube are available in a curated color palette of red, black, white and natural.
The EKOCYCLE Cube 3D printer is a plug and play consumer 3D printer for everyday use, priced at $1,199, and will be available at 3DS' online consumer hub Cubify™. EKOCYCLE Cube printers are expected to commence commercial shipments during the second half of 2014. To sign up for updates, please visit Cubify.
Setting a New Standard for How We Make: Each EKOCYCLE Cartridge turns the equivalent of 3 used bottles into your next wearable fashion, music accessory or desktop décor. Users will receive a free collection of 25 fashion, music and tech minded accessories, curated by will.i.am, to have fun 3D printing immediately.
Remade Print Experience: Prints in beautiful 70-micron high resolution at fast speeds and up to 6" cubed in size, with ultra-fine supports for complex prints and a choice of easy auto settings or advanced settings. Auto-leveling ensures quality printability every time.
Unlock the Limits of Style: EKOCYCLE Cube prints in simultaneous, dual color recycled plastic in a curated color palette of red, black, white and natural.
Instant Load Cartridge: Instant material loading is now easier than changing an ink cartridge. Moisture-lock cartridges ensure extended shelf life and total material usage, improving print quality and sustainability. The cartridges are easy to load and store while preserving the life and quality of the materials.
Convenience in the Palm of Your Hand: Enjoy the freedom of mobile printing direct from the Cubify app for iOS and Android. Find new things to print in the curated brand collections or browse the Design Feed for inspiration to add to your Shelf. Prep and print from your smartphone direct to the EKOCYCLE Cube.
Easy to Use, Sleek Design: Building on the iconic Cube, the EKOCYCLE Cube features a color touchscreen with an intuitive user interface and sleek LEDs highlighting prints in action, and is equipped with faster Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, an auto-leveling print pad and easy supports removal for complex prints.
3D Systems Corporation is an additive manufacturing solutions company. The Company is engaged in providing three-dimensional (3D) printing and digital manufacturing solutions, including 3D printers for plastics and metals, materials, software, and digital design tools. The Companyâs segments include Healthcare Solutions and Industrial Solutions. Healthcare Solutions includes dental, medical devices, personalized health services and regenerative medicine. Industrial Solutions includes aerospace, defense, transportation and general manufacturing. The Company offers a range of 3D printing technologies, including Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering, Direct Metal Printing, MultiJet Printing, ColorJet Printing, polymer extrusion, and extrusion and SLA based bioprinting. The Company markets its products and services through subsidiaries in North America and South America, Europe and the Middle East and the Asia Pacific and Oceania region.