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The Maple 4
Desktop, One-Click Glass 3D Printing

From $30,000 USD

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One Click Printing

Easy to use, reliable and powerful. One Click is all it takes

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Desktop Size

The Maple 4 overall is 736 x 600 x 985 mm (L x W x H) and light enough to be lifted at ~100kg

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Build Volume

200 x 200 x 300 mm 

Our biggest build volume yet!

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High Flow Rate Printing

This is our quickest printer yet! See example prints and speeds below.

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Low Running Costs

Efficiently designed for low energy consumption and minimal low-cost consumable parts, this machine is inexpensive to operate.

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Standard Power

Low power; high temperature. Operating on 220-240VAC, 10A (standard power outlet in many countries) 

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Magnetic Print Bed

Quickly change the print bed over or remove it by simply pulling it off.

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Mesh Bed Levelling

First layers are super reliable using automatic mesh bed levelling and sensorless homing. 

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Flexible Software/Hardware

Using Prusa Slicer and high quality Duet3D motherboard and touch screen gives you ultimate 3D printing control.

Print Time
~60 minutes
Size
100 x 100 x 210 mm (L x W x H)
Project
Customer: Foster + Partners

Part designed by Aaron Hargreaves

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Research

Optofabrication Lab

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Art and Education

Australian National University

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Architecture

Foster + Partners

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Materials

Print from a range of glass materials and colours by using our Vitri-Glass to create unique glass filament. 

1. What is the maximum print size of The Maple 4?

A: 200 x 200 x 300 mm (L x W x H). Note: The very corners have a holder attached, so parts can't print right in the corner edge

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2.  Is The Maple 4 easy to use?

A: There are a bunch of features that allow this machine to work autonomously; effectively the machine allows "One Click Printing".

I.e. the machine can heat up, home and level, purge material, begin a print and cool down autonomously just by pressing print. 

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3.  Is The Maple 4 safe?

A: Compared to traditional glass making 3D printing is very safe. This is because the high temperature regions are enclosed, and the user typically does not need to intervene with the machine while printing.

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4.  What power requirements are required?

A: The Maple 4 runs off standard power; in Australia this is 220 - 240 V AC with 10A capacity. Alternate configurations may be available.

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5.  What materials can you print with?

A: We have printed with many types of glasses and many colours. The Vitri-Glass allows us to produce glass filament from many sources of material. Check out The Vitri-Glass here.

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6. Can you make clear parts using the printer? 

A: 3D Printing creates parts by printing layers, these layers cause the surface to be slightly ribbed. Post processing will need to be done to create a smooth more optically clear surface. This can be done with physical process of grinding and polishing OR reheating the part inside of a plaster mould to smooth layers together while maintaining the parts shape. 

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7. Do you ship internationally?

A: Yes, we have several units across the world. We arrange shipping, and configurations to suit local power.

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