Good news to the makers who wish to have one printer for different materials and applications. France based Pollen developed Pam 3D printer that can produce with many different materials from thermoplastic to silicone.
The new delta 3D printer released by Pollen, which is named Pam, isn’t quite engineered for the consumer market. Instead, the fresh-faced 3D printing company is targeting their ‘luxury’ 3D printer towards the professional crowd, aimed at businesses looking to produce functional products in a multitude of materials. Pam is capable of printing with up to four different materials during a single process, mixing two materials together on the go, and is also compatible with a wide range of materials, including natural fibers, carbon, minerals or metal particles.
According to Pollen, the Pam 3D printer is able to reach a high quality resolution of up to 40 micron and has a relatively large print volume of 30 x 30 cm. Pam is also quite the speedster, printing with multiple materials at speeds of up to 400 mm/s. It’s also Wi-Fi and Ethernet enabled, allowing users to control the printer through their web browser. In addition, the printer’s software stack is engineered within the 3D printer, enabling users to print without the need of a computer. The printer is by no means built for the consumer market, rather, Pollen is taking aim at companies and entrepreneurs looking to take their 3D printing capabilities to the next level.
Right now, pre-orders start at $9,000 not including delivery and VAT. This is just an introductory price as the company plans to sell it for $18,000 after this first production batch not cheap, but you shouldn’t expect less from a professional 3D printer. While it’s a niche 3D Printer, Pollen could create a healthy business based on this technology.