Here are five things to know:
1. The 3D printer constructed by software maker, Calin Brandabur, is built entirely of components acquired from the domestic market.
2. The device has a printing speed five times faster than a similar printer existing on the market.
3. While other printers on the market need eight hours to print projects, Mr. Brandabur’s printer can print objects reaching a maximum of 20 centimeters in four to five hours.
4. The new model can print at a speed of 1,000 mm/sec compared to a rate of similar printer on the market printing at 200 mm/sec.
5. This device can create new orthopedic devices, therefore replacing existing devices that are pricey and need to be changed every six months.
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