The first 3D pen was released by Kickstarter earlier this year and has since made gained over $2million in backing in order to develop their project. It allows the user to create anything and everything you can imagine. The pen uses the same material as 3D printers (ABS or PLA), and it draws by extruding pre-heated plastic in the air or on a surface.
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The SwissPen, which is depicted in the image above, was developed in response to the 3Doodler. It doesn't require any software or computer and it can be used in many different ways, from flat shapes to 3D objects, or to make patterns on a piece of paper which can be then fitted together.
Designed and made in Switzerland, the swissPen retails for US$111, plus international shipping. You can choose between ABS or PLA plastic when ordering. It comes with universal power supply 110-240V + 220 strands of plastic (length 25 cm each, 20 strands of each colour, 11 colours : white, orange, black, yellow, purple, green, sky blue, red, blue, pink, glow in the dark) and it will begin shipping in October 2013.The 3Doodler will retail for only $99 and is believed to be available as early as February 2014. with such strong financial backing throughout the entire development process it seems that Kickstarters may just create one of the most advanced pieces of technology we have seen this century.
Below is a video of the SwissPen in action:
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