UPDATE: Deputy Group Editor, Laura Griffiths got a closer look at the new toolhead and software on the #CES2017 show floor, watch the video above. Keep up-to-date with the official CES 3D Printing Marketplace Live Blog
Aleph Objects has announced new hardware and software products, as well as a partnership with an electronics and software retailer at CES 2017.
The new LulzBot TAZ MOARstruder Tool Head, first previewed at last year's TCT Show will be released later in Q1 2017, while the alpha release of the Cura 2 software has already been published. Aleph also unveiled 3D software development projects for 3D modelling and resin-based 3D printing. And after partnering with two filament manufacturers last month to advance its line of LulzBot 3D printers, Aleph announced a partnership deal with Fry’s Electronics.
With an extra-long heater block, dual print cooling fans and a 1.2mm diameter nozzle, the LulzBot TAZ MOARstruder Tool Head is a high output part. The aforementioned features are all mounted on the modular tool head carriage, so users are a single screw and plug away from upgrading to higher speed Fused Filament Fabrication 3D printing. Similar to LulzBot tool heads before it, the MOARstruder features an open filament format, meaning it is compatible with current and future materials that will be introduced to the market.
Harris Kenny, Aleph’s newly appointed President, outlined the tool head’s capabilities from the 2017 CES 3D Printing Marketplace.
“The LulzBot TAZ MOARstruder Tool Head enables high speed and high strength 3D prints, with the robustness and reliability that users expect from the LulzBot platform,” said Kenny. “This tool head is ideal for prototyping in labs, offices, classrooms, libraries, and workshops.”
Aleph LulzBot Cura 2 software programme
The Cura 2 Free Software for LulzBot 3D printers is an advanced version of the original Cura software, bringing upgraded features.
The Cura 2 Free Software for LulzBot 3D printers is an advanced version of the original Cura software, bringing upgraded features. Aleph is also partnering with the Blender Institute to offer a streamlined version of the Blender 3D creation suite to make 3D modelling and design more accessible while maintaining respect for user freedom. Meanwhile, the company has partnered with the monkeyprint community to advance Free Software in resin-based 3D printing, adding new features and fixing bugs.
“While our company is known for hardware products like LulzBot 3D printers, Aleph Objects is both a Free Software and an Open Source Hardware company,” Kenny added. “We are investing to improve the user’s experience with our own software and to advance the large and growing 3D modelling/ design/ printing ecosystem that respects user freedom.”
Fry’s Electronics will help to supply Aleph’s new and current range of products in North America, with 34 retail outlets, and to a global audience online. The retailer has built its reputation as a supplier of the latest technological trends to hi-tech professionals. Aleph is looking forward to delivering its technologies to newer and greater audiences in 2017 through this partnership.
“Channel partners are an important part of our sales mix,” Kenny said. “Our team works hard to select partners who share our commitment to excellent customer experience, and we are excited to grow channel sales through existing and new partners in 2017 and beyond.”
Also announced at CES, Aleph, recently named the #1 fastest-growing privately held US computer hardware company by Inc Magazine, is expanding its executive team. Chief Operating Office, Steven Abadie has been promoted to an expanded role, while Kenny was named as the company’s President. Founder and CEO, Jeff Moe, remains actively involved in daily operations. He explained that the new executive structure represents Aleph’s strength and ambition to continue growing.
Aleph Objects will be presenting its new technologies at Booth #42524 until Sunday 8th January.
