High-Speed, Multi-Hued 3D Printer from France Boasts as 'Quickest Multi-Color Printer in the Cosmos'; Kickstarter Offers Begins at $195, Maximum Being $775
In the world of 3D printing, speed and versatility are key. YUMi, a 3D printer company, has taken a significant step forward with their new multi-color 3D printer, which Shannon from PretzelPrints, an American 3D designer, recently had the opportunity to test at YUMi's factory in China.
Shannon, known for her whimsical and somewhat spooky 3D models, accepted an invitation from YUMi to visit their factory and engage with their team. During her visit, she tested early versions of the YUMi 3D printer, providing detailed user feedback directly to the engineers. She also engaged her audience by taking their questions and testing their suggestions on the developing machines.
The YUMi 3D printer is a 12-color modular printer with a 12-color toolhead. It boasts a top speed of 700mm/s with a max acceleration of 20,000mm/s2, making it the fastest multi-color 3D printer in the galaxy, according to YUMi. The printer's main selling point is the modular spool holders, allowing users to outfit their machine with 1 to 12 spool modules. Each spool holder feeds directly into a print hub mounted on top of the toolhead.
The YUMi 3D printer will come in three sizes: C235, C335, and C435, each with corresponding build plates measuring 235x235mm, 335x335mm, and 435x435mm respectively. The colors in the YUMi 3D printer still share a single nozzle, so there will still be a need for filament purging. However, YUMi claims that the printer only requires 10cm of retraction for rapid color swapping.
The spool holders are lined up in a bank on top of the 3D printer's gantry. A pro version of the spool holder for the YUMi 3D printer will have a heater to act as a drier for more difficult filaments.
The YUMi 3D printer's Kickstarter price for the C235 with a single color toolhead is $195, and for the C435 with 12 colors, it is $775.
Shannon was impressed with the work ethic, care, and determination she saw at YUMi's factory. Her initial visit lasted a week, but she later returned for a longer stay. She continued her work as a full-time designer and documented her experiences for her followers.
YUMi's CEO, Nicolas Michaut, was proactive in inviting TikTok influencers like Shannon to fly to China to witness the production process firsthand, which helped create transparency and generate excitement around their multi-color 3D printer project.
[1] Shannon's experiences at YUMi's factory can be found on her TikTok account and her blog.
[2] More information about the YUMi 3D printer can be found on their Kickstarter page.
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