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Assembly-Free Printers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'ROBO 3D R1 Plus' Assembled 3D Printer is Ready to Work Out of the Box

— December 30, 2015 — Tech
One of the largest components when it comes to 3D printers is assembling them once you've gotten them home, but the 'ROBO 3D R1 Plus' Assembled 3D Printer is one of the first to offer a design that's ready to use out of the box.

Rather than requiring a series of setup and assembly procedures to be followed, the 'ROBO 3D R1 Plus' Assembled 3D Printer is ready to work out of the box thanks to automatic calibration and bed leveling.

While indeed capable of utilizing immediately, the 'ROBO 3D R1 Plus' Assembled 3D Printer doesn't skimp when it comes to functionality; the printer will provide 100 micron quality, has a large space for printing and is even open source to help support the maker movement.
Trend Themes
1. Assembly-free Printers - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and market 3D printers that are pre-assembled and ready to use out of the box, eliminating the need for setup and assembly procedures.
2. Automatic Calibration - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technology solutions that enable automatic calibration and bed leveling for 3D printers, simplifying the setup process and improving ease of use.
3. Open Source 3D Printing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential of open-source 3D printing to support the growth of the maker movement and foster collaboration and innovation in the industry.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and enhance 3D printing technology to make it more accessible, convenient, and user-friendly for both professionals and consumers.
2. Home Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture home electronics products that are pre-assembled and require minimal setup, offering consumers ready-to-use solutions for their everyday needs.
3. Maker Movement - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Support and expand the maker movement by creating tools, resources, and platforms that enable collaboration and creativity in the DIY and crafting space.
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