CTC BIZER III 3D printer.
CTC BIZER III 3D printer.
Electronics manufacturer Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co., Ltd. has announced the launch of its third generation dual nozzle, touch screen CTC FDM BIZER III 3D Printer.
Following on from the CTC BIZER II, the desktop machine based on the open source MakerBot Replicator prototype, has been upgraded to boost printing performance and meet the demands of a growing range of 3D printing applications.
The CTC BIZER is capable of printing models at a maximum of 11” x 5.7” x 5.9” in a range of materials including 1.7mm ABS, PLA, PC, rubber and wood.
Compared to its predecessor, the product operation has undergone a complete overhaul with a new touchscreen LED panel installed to replace the standard button control. On the software side the slicing functionality has been updated to improve the printer’s slice processing capability.
"CTC Electronic has massively improved the software and hardware of the open source technology used by MakerBot,” explained He Siyi, Head of Public Relations at CTC Electronic. “The control software has been significantly transformed in CTC BIZER III. The highly user-friendly interactive interface has greatly lowered the bar for 3D printing operation."
The dual print head leverages CTC Electronic’s proprietary, intelligent misalignment detection CSN technology. Developed to avoid scratches caused by time lag when using a single print head, the technology aligns the dual extruders to eliminate the potential for mutual interference between two-colour print heads.
Priced at US $1300, the machine is now available in both English and Chinese versions for worldwide delivery.
The year is already proving a success for the Chinese company who were recently ranked number two in the January 3D Hubs highest rated desktop 3D printer report, based on a survey by over 10,000 users.
As one of China’s first manufacturers to take the leap into 3D printing, the company also announced its entry into the European market with the opening of a London office. As the 3D printing in China market continues to grow and mature, the company’s move to the UK will help to solidify its place in the global manufacturing spectrum and develop key relationships with retailers across Europe.
