Fusion3

Fusion3
Industry 3D printing
Founded 2013
Founder Chris Padgett
Headquarters Greensboro, United States
Products 3D Printers (F410, F400-S, F400-HFR, F306 Single Extruder, F306 Dual Extruder)
Website www.fusion3design.com

Fusion3 is a Greensboro, North Carolina company which manufactures 3D printers for commercial and education use. Fusion3 3D Printers use fused deposition modeling to create three-dimensional solid or hollow objects from a digital model, which can be designed or produced from a scan.[1]

History

Fusion3 was started by North Carolina State University Alumnus Chris Padgett who after building several kit 3D printers, developed a proprietary linear motion process to improve upon the existing, open source 3D printer designs.[2][3] The company began production in 2014 without any external investment. The company received a $25,000 grant from the Innovation Fund of North Carolina in 2014 to invest into patent activities and for marketing purposes.[4]

Products

F410

Fusion3 debuted the F410, an update to the F400, in April of 2018. The F410 maintained all the class-leading capabilities of the F400 with a number of new features including swappable print heads of different sizes (.4, .6, and .8MM), filament detection that pauses the F410 if you run out of material or encounter a print jam during a print, and a new conductive, automatic bed leveling system. [5]

F400

In April 2016, Fusion3 introduced the F400. Available as either a single extruder (F400-S) or what it calls the 'high flow rate' (F400-HFR), the F400 is based the same Core XY framework (F-Series Platform) as its predecessor, the F306. The F400 includes a number of additional features, including an enclosed design, 32-bit controller that enables remote management, and automated bed leveling. The F400 build area can accommodate prints up to 14"x14"x12.6" (1.4 cubic feet).[6]

F306

In 2013, Fusion3 introduced the F306 that came in two variants. Available as either a single extruder or dual extruder, the F306 is based on a Core XY framework with an open design, heated bed and E3Dv6 hotend. The F306 build area can accommodate prints up to 12"x12"x12" (1 cubic foot).[7] The F306 line of printers was discontinued in December 2016.

Materials

Fusion3 printers can print with the following materials as of April, 2016:[7][8]

Filament Based

  • ABS
  • PLA including carbon fiber, ceramic and wood infused compounds
  • PET & PETG
  • Nylon
  • Carbon Fiber filled
  • Fiberglass filled
  • PCTPE
  • ASA
  • PC-ABS
  • Polycarbonate
  • Flexible (TPU / TPE)
  • Polyesters
  • Acrylic / PMMA
  • Soluble (PVA & HIPS)

Specifications

Variant F306 (Single) F306 (Dual) F400-S F400-HFR F410
Release Date June 2013 April 2015 April 2016 April 2016 April 2018
Build Volume 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm 29 cm x 29 cm x 29 cm 35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 32 cm 35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 31.5 cm 35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 31.5 cm
Layer Resolution (min) 50 microns 50 microns 20 microns 20 microns 20 microns
Print Speed 250 mm/sec
Filament Diameter 1.75mm
Print Head Nozzle Diameter .4MM .4MM Interchangeable, .4MM or .6MM .8MM Interchangeable, .4MM, .6MM, .8MM
Print Head Melt Temperature (Max) 300*C
Heated Bed Temperature (Max) 140*C
Printer Technology Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Software Simplify3D Creator (one license included)
Warranty 6 Months 2 Years
Technical Support (Free) Life of the product

See also

References

  1. ↑ Fusion3. "Company". Retrieved 2015-08-30.
  2. ↑ BizJournals.com. "Greensboro startup looks to grab share of 3-D printer market". Retrieved 2014-02-25.
  3. ↑ Walter Magazine. "At the push of a button: Raleigh emerges as 3D printing hub". Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  4. ↑ News & Record. "Achievements". Retrieved 2015-02-07.
  5. ↑ 3DPrint.com. "Fusion3 Introduces New F410 3D Printer". Retrieved 2018-04-18.
  6. ↑ 3D Printing Industry. "Fusion3 Unveils F400 Pro Grade Printer". Retrieved 2016-04-11.
  7. 1 2 Fusion3. "Fusion3 F306 Product Page". Retrieved 2015-08-30.
  8. ↑ 3DPrint.com. "3DPrint.com - FUSION3 CONSOLIDATES PROFESSIONAL MARKET PRESENCE WITH NEW F400 ENCLOSED 3D PRINTER". Retrieved 2016-04-11.
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