Ever seen 3D printing technology and just thought, “what if I could do that on my own, in my own home?”
Previously the bar to access this type of technology was $10,000 to $50,000, but now for the first time it is truly within reach for the home, making it accessible for families and small business use.
Designers and makers will be delighted to know Glowforge prints on a wide variety of materials including leather, wood, acrylic, paper, fabric, cardboard, metal, glass, ceramic, stone, laptops and even chocolate. In addition, even novice creators can get in the mix, as Glowforge offers a line of Proofgrade™ materials digitally encoded allowing Glowforge printers to recognize them and auto-adjust to print perfectly each time.
Custom furniture just got a whole new meaning – no longer do you have to wait 6 months for your custom piece to arrive from Italy or wherever the factory resides around the global – you can now print it yourself!
Glowforge sets up in just minutes and works via Wi-Fi. No software is required, as it uses the web browser or app on any Mac, PC, tablet, and smartphone. Users can create and print from software including Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Autodesk 360, and Sketchup. They can also bypass software altogether – the onboard cameras can scan a drawing and transform it directly into a beautiful print on almost any material.
Glowforge’s much-anticipatedline of 3D laser printers debuted last month after completing pre-orders from their record setting crowdfunding campaign, giving creators, families and small businesses the ability to bring their ideas to life at the push of a button. In 2015, Seattle-based Glowforge made a staggering introduction when it set a 30-day crowdfunding record of raising more than $27,900,000.
The Glowforge Basic, Plus, and Pro are now available for purchase at Glowforge.com:
•Glowforge Basic ($2,495) is perfect for home, hobby, and craft use, and can print beautiful products on dozens of materials.
•Glowforge Plus ($3,995) offers upgraded components and a more powerful laser to print up to 20% faster, plus a double warranty.
•Glowforge Pro ($5,995) is for serious makers, home entrepreneurs, and small businesses. It is designed for all-day use. The Pro Passthrough allows printing large projects, including home décor and furniture.
Customers that have received their Glowforge are already raving about the experience.
Rodney Maker of Downey, CA. said the following:
“I am having the time of my life using Glowforge to make things I never would have thought possible. I now make gifts for friends and family for Christmas, Valentine’s Day and soon all the other holidays,” The excitement that surrounds us when we see the expression from friends and family and the big question they ask us ‘did you make this?’ Wow! and ‘can we watch you make something?’ I anticipate we will be making things with our Glowforge until the end of time.”
