Appearance and function match the final product, but is made with different manufacturing methods.

Looks like the final product, but is not functional.

Demonstrates the functionality of the final product, but looks different.

A prototype is a preliminary model of something. Projects that offer physical products need to show backers documentation of a working prototype. This gallery features photos, videos, and other visual documentation that will give backers a sense of what’s been accomplished so far and what’s left to do. Though the development process can vary for each project, these are the stages we typically see:

These photos and videos provide a detailed look at this project’s development.

We are proud to introduce a new type of production platform.

The BLACKBELT 3D Printer allows you to produce special and endless geometries in series production.

Changing paradigms in 3D printing

Print continuously / series production

Print specifically designed overhangs without additional support material

Print extraordinary long parts

Design Guidelines:

BlackBelt 3D offers the user new possibilities that standard XYZ printers cannot deliver. New shapes are possible, meaning new design guidelines for users of the BLACKBELT 3D Printer. Here’s the first designer’s guide to using this technology.

What we CAN do:

We can build up material on the conveyor belt or on previously printed layers. The 45° slanted layering allows printing horizontal overhangs that don't require support material.

This example shows a txpe of overhang, which requires support material on regular 3D printers. With the BLACKELT, this is not nessecary anymore.

Still, we are not able to print into thin air. The BLACKBELT 3D Printer must start every new geometry on the conveyor belt or onto a previous layer of the workpiece.

If the model starts above the conveyor belt, a gap arises to the conveyor belt. That's why some geometries require a starting geometry.

More information about the design guidelines HERE

Technical specifications

We are using carefully selected components that have proven to be reliable and work with the best performance. Among these are a specially designed extruder and feeding system, high quality electronic boards, motors and actuation system. Using a full metal frame made from BOSCH aluminum beam Profiles and stainless steel sheet metal parts provide a rigid construction and also makes customization easy.

The entire design of the BLACKBELT 3D Printer has been engineered in SolidWorks CAD, allowing detailed construction and parametric design.

Customizable modular design

The BLACKBELT 3D Printer is designed to adapt different environments for example like production facilities or R&D departments. It can Produce large prints or many parts in series, using a variety of materials. We can customize the machine to meet your individual requirements: as desktop version or stand-alone.

The machine comes with easily interchangeable print heads to allow a flexible adaptation to different printing requirements.

We understand that different industries require different machine set-ups. This is why we also offer additional modules like a roller table for extra-long products, a stand-alone frame containing a spool storage rack or a variety of different print heads that are adaptable to the BLACKBELT 3D Printer. Get in touch with us to get an offer for those extras!

Belt technology

The carbon fiber composite conveyor belt has proven to be durable and provides necessary surface adhesion to print on. Its intrinsic stiffness and low thermal expansion coefficient allow precise positioning and great interfacing of the product that is being built, which makes it the perfect material for this application - plus, it looks great; which gave the BLACKBELT its name!

Applications:

Here is an example for series production of stackable storage boxes:

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The BLACKBELT production platform is also a perfect tool to manufacture long products like extrusion profiles.

This is a 2m long profile being printed, using a roller table to stabilize the print to keep it straight.

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More information about other applications HERE

Info:

- Interchangeable print heads

- Industrial linear guides

- Building volume: 340 x 340 x ∞ mm (13” x 13”x ∞”)

- Print angle adjustable: 15°/ 25°/ 34°/ 45°

- Filament diameter: 1.75mm

- Tested materials: ABS/PLA/PETG

- Print heads: nozzle sizes 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8 mm come with the printer.

- Retail price: 9.500.- EUR Desktop version

- Retail price: 12.500.- EUR with standing frame and roller table

Press releases :

fabbaloo

TCTmagazine

We're also on TWITTER

Tribute CAD models:

Jet: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:920865

Guitar : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1068688

Stackable Storage Box: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1997048

Prusa MKII: https://github.com/prusa3d/Original-Prusa-i3

Automotive part: University of Braunschweig