Price and release of the “particularly fast” 3D printer

The Chinese company Anker has made a name for itself with numerous accessories for smartphones. For example, there are power banks, charging stations and power packs for smartphones etc. In the future, the 3D printer “Ankermake M5” will complement the product portfolio. As a special feature, the filament printer should work particularly quickly with a printing speed of 250 mm per second, which allows complex structures to be printed. Even before the company’s first 3D printer comes onto the market, a Kickstarter campaign has been running since April 6th. You can still take part until May 21st.

Ankermake V6 Color Engine advances 3D printers

As announced by Anker via press release, the crowdfunding campaign is a complete success. Instead of the required 47,890 euros, the campaign has so far collected 7,893,077 euros from 10,919 supporters. In addition to the high printing speed, the Ankermake M5 should convince with AI functions. A camera monitors the printing process. Using the autoleveling system, the 3D printer is able to calibrate its printing plate independently. With the Ankermake app, you can also monitor the printing process on the go. As Anker has now announced, the 3D printer will be on the market in autumn 2022. Currently, the minimum Kickstarter amount for the Ankermake M5 is $629.

As an official accessory to the Ankermake M5, it will the smart box called Ankermake V6 Color Engine give. With this you can automatically add six rolls with different colors to the respective 3D print. Simply attach the rolls in the box and the Ankermake M5 can access them and get the right spool during the printing process. In the box, the coils are protected from humidity and are automatically heated. As part of the current Kickstarter campaign, the Ankermake V6 Color Engine box can be purchased for just $299, a 40 percent discount. According to the manufacturer, the smart box should then be delivered in 2023.

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Collection for the Anker Ankermake M5 3D printer:

• According to the manufacturer, the 3D printer Ankermake M5 will be released in autumn 2022. Customers should be won over with a high printing speed of 250 mm per second.
• In addition, the printing process is monitored by a camera and the 3D printer is able to calibrate its printing plate independently using the autoleveling system.
• The Kickstarter campaign runs until May 21st. Supporters can purchase the Ankermake V6 Color Engine for the discounted price of $299. This is a smart box for six colors that the 3D printer can then automatically add to the printing process. The official accessory is scheduled for release in 2023.

Sources: kickstartersAnchor