RapMan – The Future is here Today!

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A1 Technologies has just launched the revolutionary RapMan, a cutting-edge 3D printer that is also highly affordable.

RapMan – The Future is here Today!

A1 Technologies has just launched the revolutionary RapMan, a cutting-edge 3D printer that is also highly affordable.

The last few decades have seen a huge increase in the use of rapid prototyping (RP) —sometimes referred to as 3D printing — and rapid manufacturing (RM) across many industry sectors.

Computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) is a core part of the national curriculum, yet many schools struggle to deliver the manufacturing side (CAM) because, to date, the equipment has proved too expensive.

Until now, the lowest cost 3D printer has been the SD300, which builds good solid models out of layers of PVC sheet.  This has proven to be a good technology both for designers/ manufacturers and for schools.  However, priced at over £11,000, it is affordable for only a limited number of schools — for many it is out of reach.

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