3D printers continue to hit the mainstream as more accessible models are released at lower prices, some even landing in major retail chains.
TheMakiBox may currently hold the crown for cheapest 3D printer on the market, but Pirate3D’s new desktop box could provide similar quality and affordability with much less hassle. The Buccaneer 3D printer from Pirate3D will come fully assembled out of the box!
The company’s flagship printer, the Buccaneer, will come with a price tag of only US$347– claims to be the “World’s most Affordable Home 3D Printer!”.
Pirate3D is still working on getting its printer to mass production, but it has crafted a sleek-looking prototype built with stamped steel parts to keep manufacturing costs low. The designers have said that they took inspiration from Apple’s aesthetic principles, which might explain why it resembles a Mac Pro.
The Buccaneer’s printing components are secured inside a polished aluminum and acrylic case, with only a single indicator light and no buttons. On a desk, it takes up just a small space of 25 x 25cm (9.8 x 9.8 in), though its actual printing area covers 150 x 100 x 120 mm (5.8 x 3.9 x 4.7 in). It doesn’t require any cables since it connects to network devices via Wi-Fi. It is fitted with a filter on the back to diminish any odors produced from the printing process.
Source: Pirate3d.com