Dr Joseph DeSimone, CEO of Carbon, said: “This product lays the groundwork for addressing major gaps in additive manufacturing as we work with our customers to continually innovate and push the boundaries of product design and production.”
Carbon claims that, with the M1, product designers and engineers can produce parts that have the resolution, surface finish and mechanical properties required for both functional prototyping and production-quality parts. The machine features an internet-connected architecture that is said to ensure the latest features, performance enhancements and resins are always available to users, while the browser-based interface enables printer operation inside a network without having to install software or encountering compatibility problems.
Seven proprietary resins were also unveiled alongside the M1, these are claimed to be able to create parts with a range of mechanical properties. Parts produced using these materials are said to perform similarly to injection-moulded alternatives, and are suitable for a range of applications.
Carbon is making the M1 available via a subscription-pricing model it says will future-proof its customers, using the machine’s internet-connected architecture to deliver a predictive service model and updates. The annual cost includes a hands-on service team, dedicated to anticipating and addressing customer needs.