Open Source Systems Emerge in 3D Printing

Design News (Smock) - New, less costly 3D printers based on open source technologies are starting to shake up the market for systems used in rapid prototyping of early product designs. A commercial version of one of the new machines was on display at the show at a price of just under $4,000, less than half the price of the least-expensive 3D printer previously on the market. Called "Panther," the fully assembled 3D printer is being sold by Purple Platypus, an equipment reseller based in Santa Ana, CA.