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Users can create a 3D model with the included iModela Creator software by either downloading files online or sketching out their own designs
iModela can create a 3D product from common crafting materials like plastic, balsa wood, wax, or foam
The iModela 3D Modeling Machine was created with hobbyists in mind, though design engineers could definitely get some use out of it
The iModela 3D Modeling Machine was created with hobbyists in mind, though design engineers could definitely get some use out of it
Unlike typical 3D printers, iModela carves rather than builds its models
Unlike typical 3D printers, iModela carves rather than builds its models
Rather than slowly building a model by layering the material, the iModela iM-01 3D Modeling Machine carves its creations down from a larger block of material
Rather than slowly building a model by layering the material, the iModela iM-01 3D Modeling Machine carves its creations down from a larger block of material
iModela can create a 3D product from common crafting materials like plastic, balsa wood, wax, or foam
The whole iModela machine can even be packed up into a portable carrying case for easy transportation
The iModela 3D Modeling Machine sells for US$899 and can be purchased from the product's website
Unlike typical 3D printers, iModela carves rather than builds its models
Article Summary
3D printers are certainly hot technology these days, with machines like the Printrbot, MakerBot and Cubify launching on a regular basis. But while most of these devices focus on building something from the ground up, Roland DG has unveiled a new machine that does the exact opposite. Rather than slowly building a model by adding layers of material, the iModela iM-01 3D Modeling Machine carves its creations down from a larger block of material, like a small, automated sculptor.
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