Aug 21

swissPen Allows You To Easily Build 3D Objects

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Ever wanted to add another dimension to your drawings? Ever wished you could simply build objects in 3D without using any complicated tools? If you have, the swissPen is here to do just that. Said to be the world’s simplest 3D tool, you can get started with the swissPen in a matter of minutes. It comes ready to use, no assembly of configuration is required. It is designed to be intuitive, using it is very simple. Just pick it up and start drawing like you would with any normal pen.

You an build an infinite number of shapes and objects, its an entirely different way of creating artwork. One can creating anything from flat shapes to 3D objects or even components that can later be assembled. It doesn’t require any software or computer, but since it uses the same material as 3D printers (ABS or PLA plastic), it can be used to draw on surfaces such as plastic, glass, paper and even in the air. swissPen draws by extruding pre-heated plastic. The pen actually transforms rigid filaments into plastic ink. Designed in Switzerland, the swissPen retails for CHF 95.00 with a universal power supply and 220 strands of plastic. It will begin shipping in October 2013.

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    Aug 21

    SwissPen 3D printing pen brings 3Doodler competition well before launch

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    One’s an anomaly, two’s a trend, right? And certainly after 3Doodler managed to collect a staggering $2.3 million on Kickstarter (after a modest $30,000 goal), no one would be particularly surprised to see a few other folks rushing to grab a piece of the 3D printing pen action. Really, it’s a fairly simple idea with impeccable timing, a glue gun-like device that melts plastic and essentially lets you draw in mid-air as it cools, arriving in the midst of a desktop 3D printing explosion.

    From what we can tell, the SwissPen is an awfully similar product with two distinctions. First, the company proudly flaunts the fact that the device was designed and is assembled in Switzerland, a fact it assures us is reflected in the quality of the product. Second, the $103 pen (plus international shipping) is expected to ship in October, which puts it well ahead of the $99 3Doodler’s anticipated February ship date. The first batch, the company cautions us, is pretty limited — which is likely to be less of a concern with the 3Doodler, given that company’s rather generous backing. It’s creators assure us, however, that they’re hard at work on accessories, new colors and more for the device.

    Update: 3Doodler contacted us to clarify the ship date. Those who backed the pen will be getting their device next month. February is being listed as the “latest shipping date” for folks who pre-order the device now.

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