Fusion3
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| Industry | 3D printing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 |
| Founder | Chris Padgett |
| Headquarters | Greensboro, United States |
| Products | F400-S, F400-HRF, F306 Single Extruder, F306 Dual Extruder |
| Website |
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Fusion3 is a Greensboro, North Carolina company which manufactures 3D printers for commercial and education use. Fusion3 3D Printers use fused deposition modeling to create three-dimensional solid or hollow objects from a digital model, which can be designed or produced from a scan.[1]
History
Fusion3 was started by North Carolina State University Alumnus Chris Padgett who after building several kit 3D printers, developed a proprietary linear motion process to improve upon the existing, open source 3D printer designs.[2][3] The company began production in 2014 without any external investment. The company received a $25,000 grant from the Innovation Fund of North Carolina in 2014 to invest into patent activities and for marketing purposes.[4]
Products
F400
In April 2016, Fusion3 introduced the F400. Available as either a single extruder (F400-S) or what it calls the 'high flow rate' (F400-HFR), the F400 is based the same Core XY framework (F-Series Platform) as its predecessor, the F306. The F400 includes a number of additional features, including an enclosed design, 32-bit controller that enables remote management, and automated bed leveling. The F400 build area can accommodate prints up to 14”x14”x12.6” (1.4 cubic feet).[5]
F306
In 2013, Fusion3 introduced the F306 that came in two variants. Available as either a single extruder or dual extruder, the F306 is based on a Core XY framework with an open design, heated bed and E3Dv6 hotend. The F306 build area can accommodate prints up to 12”x12”x12” (1 cubic foot).[6]
Materials
Fusion3 printers can print with the following materials as of April, 2016:[6][7]
Filament Based
See also
- 3D printing or Rapid manufacturing
- Additive manufacturing
- Desktop manufacturing
- Digital fabricator
- Instant manufacturing, also known as "direct manufacturing" or "on-demand manufacturing"
- List of 3D printer manufacturers
References
- ↑ Fusion3. "Company". Retrieved 2015-08-30.
- ↑ BizJournals.com. "Greensboro startup looks to grab share of 3-D printer market". Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- ↑ Walter Magazine. "At the push of a button: Raleigh emerges as 3D printing hub". Retrieved 2015-03-30.
- ↑ News & Record. "Achievements". Retrieved 2015-02-07.
- ↑ 3D Printing Industry. "Fusion3 Unveils F400 Pro Grade Printer". Retrieved 2016-04-11.
- 1 2 Fusion3. "Fusion3 F306 Product Page". Retrieved 2015-08-30.
- ↑ 3DPrint.com. "3DPrint.com - FUSION3 CONSOLIDATES PROFESSIONAL MARKET PRESENCE WITH NEW F400 ENCLOSED 3D PRINTER". Retrieved 2016-04-11.