The VIT is a desktop SLS 3D printer from Barcelona based developer Natural Robotics. Just 30 minutes after launchingits Kickstarter campaign, the VIT reached its €28,000 goal and has since exceeded the asking six times over. At the time of writing this article, the VIT pot stands at €183,465, and there are still 23 days to go.
活动产生了一定的例外itement, particularly for the highly competitive price point and the fact that the VIT produces 3D prints in a white PA12 material.
三年
Natural Robotics于2016年正式推出，将Delta Black FDM机器作为其第一台3D打印机。但是，VIT的开发开始得更早，在SLS的主要专利到期后，原型阶段于2014年开始。VIT研发阶段一直持续到今年8月，现在，Natural Robotics试图在有限数量的Kickstarter支持者的帮助下为VIT SLS 3D打印机推出首个生产。
Delivery promise
只有有限数量的机器可用，自然机器人会致力于提供其承诺。正如竞选活动所说：“将100个机器单元运送到数千个机器上是完全不同的。根据我们自己的经验，我们是现实的，并且知道巨大的竞选成功将完全延迟时间表。”
自然机器人技术的价格仅为5,999欧元，是计划零售价的一半，是针对需要SLS质量而没有高端价格标签的小型企业的目标。
HéctorEstelleris the company’s founder and CEO. Esteller comments, “3D printing still has a long way to go until machines can behave with the same ease of use as other appliances. That is why our goal is to design our own models making them as user-friendly as possible and putting great emphasis on technical support and maintenance.”
技术规格
作为选择性激光烧结系统，VIT拥有3D打印物体的能力而无需支撑。粉末状聚合物原料还促进了单个印刷床中多个零件的包装，并允许将一定百分比的未使用材料回收用于未来的工作。
Maximum print volume is 250 x 250 x 250mm (9.8 x 9.8 x 9.8 inches). The machine operates using a CO2 40W laser, and 3D prints at a maximum speed of 20mm (0.8 inches) per hour. Jobs can be started without the need for a computer connection, though the machine also offers USB, Wifi and Ethernet connectivity as a backup.
未来的发展
Currently the only material color available for the VIT is white. However, the company aims to expand this portfolio in its continued development of the machine. As the campaign states, “For the VIT we will continue producing upgrades of its firmware and software with the feedback and suggestions provided by you and future clients.”
“我们希望将工业色3D打印视为下一个大型创新。已经尝试了使用激光烧结技术的概念证明，一旦该活动完成并充分发挥了这一活动，我们将开始对此进行研究。”
The VIT campaign is scheduled to end on Saturday November 25 2017 at 3:40 PM UTC. From December 2017 through January 2018, the company will prepare the final software release and test the system before going into full production. The first units are expected for delivery March/April 2017.
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图像显示了维特桌面SLS 3 d printer. Image via Natural Robotics
