FELDKIRCHEN, Germany, Feb 17, 2015 – German RepRap announces, that the third generation of the PRotos 3D printer is now being released. The popular 3D printer kit by the German 3D printer manufacturer sports a raft of small and big improvements. Most notably are the 3-point mounted printing bed for easier calibration, milled aluminum profiles for rigidity as well as a cable loom with pre-crimped connectors and fully pre-assembled circuit boards. This all leads to a simpler and quicker kit assembly and together with the steel frame to more precise printing results. The PRotos v3 kit will be available in two versions: the PRotos v3 Base Kit and the PRotos v3 Full Kit.
The PRotos v3 Full Kit contains two extruders, the 12V heated bed, the LC display and the SD card reader for computer-independent operation. It can print with all types of filaments available from German RepRap like PLA, ABS, PS, PVA, PP, Laybrick, Laywood, Bendlay and smartABS. For those users wanting to start printing with PLA the PRotos v3 Base Kit is ideal. It has only one extruder but can be extended with a second one later. It can also be retrofitted with the LC display, SD card reader and the heated bed.
There are more improvements in both new kits like the preconfigured motor driver, simplified belt tensioners, USB interface and more. A Buildtak print plate is part of the kit whereas the carbon print plate or different size hot ends are optional.
The PRotos v3 Base Kit starts at 999 Euro and the PRotos v3 Full Kit costs 1449 Euro (all incl. GST). Both kits are available world-wide via the German RepRap online-shop or German RepRap resellers. German RepRap has sales partners not only in Germany but also in Australia, India, Russia, Switzerland and US.
Technical Details
Dimensions (W/H/D): 550 x 425 x 510 mm (21,7 x 16,7 x 20,1 inches)
Print volume (X/Y/Z): 205 x 210 x 140 mm (8,1 x 8,3 x 5,5 inches)
Layer thickness: 0.1mm (high resolution) or 0.2mm (fast mode)
Filament: ABS, PLA, PS; PVA, Laywood, Laybrick, Bendlay, Soft PLA, smartABS, PP,…(some require a heating bed)
About German RepRap
The German RepRap GmbH located in Feldkirchen near Munich, was originally established as German RepRap Foundation (GRRF) in 2010. Since then, the company develops and sells 3D printing solutions based on the RepRap technology (Fused Filament Fabrication) as well as 3D scanners, filament, software and accessories. With the X400, German RepRap is the first company in Germany to release a large-capacity 3D printer for professional users. The product line increases steadily, i.e. with the new real industrial size X1000, and consists of 3D printers for professional users in product development, prototyping, mold and model making, architecture and design, 3D printer DIY kits for prosumers and ready-assembled 3D printers for private users. The customers are leading industry companies, designers, architects, artists, model makers, universities and schools, handicraft enthusiasts and other private users and enterprises.
More information www.germanreprap.com.
