FormBox

A desktop vacuum former that's quicker than 3D printing

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Launch tags:
3D PrinterHardwareTech
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What do you think? …

Steven Rueter
Looks nice. Great video. What are my variable costs going to be for materials? $349 is a fair price point, nonetheless. Good luck!
Ben Redford
@rueter thanks! We're aiming for a price point of 30 sheets for $20 for refills.
Tony Ana
@rueter their bed is 200mm by 200mm... so for 304mm by 304mm plastic sheets you can get easy for http://www.widgetworksunlimited.... or get sheets from here https://www.dallasmodelworks.com... my only concern would be why these guys think this should take a year to deliver... I know from experience working with these Chinese factories I can have something as simple as this, designed and pushed out in 15 days from the get go. This is not a complex box to make..
Tony Ana
@rueter ooh the inner geek in me wants to make a new Star Wars storm trooper full body kit now after watching this
hehe..
foo
That sounds cool, and very smart idea to make it compatible with already owned vacuum cleaner. I wouldn't say this competes with 3d printing, you can't make things as elaborated than with a printer, but that's ok: modeling and printing is something just a bit beyond the reach of most people, and this could fill the gap by allowing people to make simpler things in a way easier way.
Ben Redford
@oelmekki I agree. We don't see FormBox as a competitor to 3Dprinting, but a powerful accomplice.
Jonathan (Yoni) Ofir
Looks awesome!! I know we could definitely use this for our prototyping!
Ben Redford
@joniofir thank you! As makers ourselves, we're super excited about seeing what prototypes people will create.