Fusion3

Fusion3
Industry 3D printing
Founded 2013
Founder Chris Padgett
Headquarters Greensboro, United States
Products F400-S, F400-HRF, F306 Single Extruder, F306 Dual Extruder
Website www.fusion3design.com

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 of 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 14.6”x14.2”x12.6” (1.46 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

References

  1. ↑ Fusion3. "Company". Retrieved 2015-08-30.
  2. ↑ BizJournals.com. "Greensboro startup looks to grab share of 3-D printer market". Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  3. ↑ Walter Magazine. "At the push of a button: Raleigh emerges as 3D printing hub". Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  4. ↑ News & Record. "Achievements". Retrieved 2015-02-07.
  5. ↑ 3D Printing Industry. "Fusion3 Unveils F400 Pro Grade Printer". Retrieved 2016-04-11.
  6. 1 2 Fusion3. "Fusion3 F306 Product Page". Retrieved 2015-08-30.
  7. ↑ 3DPrint.com. "3DPrint.com - FUSION3 CONSOLIDATES PROFESSIONAL MARKET PRESENCE WITH NEW F400 ENCLOSED 3D PRINTER". Retrieved 2016-04-11.

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