Fusion3

Fusion3 is a Greensboro, North Carolina company which manufactures 3D printers for commercial and education use. Fusion3 3D Printers use fused deposition modeling to create three-dimensional solid or hollow objects from a digital model, which can be designed or produced from a scan.[1]

Fusion3
Industry3D printing
Founded2013
FounderKatelyn Padgett
Headquarters
Greensboro, North Carolina
,
U.S.
Key people
Katelyn Padgett (CEO)
Products3D Printers (EDGE, F410, F400-S, F400-HFR, F306 Single Extruder, F306 Dual Extruder)
Websitewww.fusion3design.com

History

Fusion3 was started by North Carolina State University Alumna Katelyn Padgett who after building several kit 3D printers, developed a proprietary linear motion process to improve upon the existing, open source 3D printer designs.[2][3] The company began production in 2014 without any external investment. The company received a $25,000 grant from the Innovation Fund of North Carolina in 2014 to invest into patent activities and for marketing purposes.[4]

Hardware products

EDGE

Fusion3 released EDGE, a next-generation 3D printer based on the company's patented 'F-Series' motion control system with a continued focus on fast 3D printing of large or many parts with higher temperature/high strength materials, but adding a focus on making their systems even more robust and durable, as well as a focus on ease of use by newer users. EDGE featured both the company's new ANVIL tube print head system, a new bed leveling system, and precision linear rails maintaining the company's fast speeds, but also improving print quality.[5]

F410

Fusion3 debuted the F410, an update to the F400, in April 2018. The F410 maintained all the capabilities of the F400 with a number of new features including swappable print heads of different sizes (.4, .6, and .8MM), filament detection that pauses the F410 if you run out of material or encounter a print jam during a print, and a new conductive, automatic bed leveling system.[6]

F400

In April 2016, Fusion3 introduced the F400. Available as either a single extruder (F400-S) or what it calls the 'high flow rate' (F400-HFR), the F400 is based the same Core XY framework (F-Series Platform) as its predecessor, the F306. The F400 includes a number of additional features, including an enclosed design, 32-bit controller that enables remote management, and automated bed leveling. The F400 build area can accommodate prints up to 14"x14"x12.6" (1.4 cubic feet).[7]

F306

In 2013, Fusion3 introduced the F306 that came in two variants. Available as either a single extruder or dual extruder, the F306 is based on a Core XY framework with an open design, heated bed and E3Dv6 hotend. The F306 build area can accommodate prints up to 12"x12"x12" (1 cubic foot).[8] The F306 line of printers was discontinued in December 2016.

Software product(s)

Fusion3 originally distributed the Simplify3D Creator software slicer software with its 3D printers. However, in October, 2020, it launched its REACTOR 3D printing software which it bundles as default with all its 3D printers.[9]

Materials

Fusion3 printers can print with the following materials as of March, 2022:[8][10]

Filament based
  • ABS
  • PLA including carbon fiber, ceramic and wood infused compounds
  • PET & PETG
  • Nylon
  • Carbon Fiber filled
  • Fiberglass filled
  • PCTPE
  • ASA
  • PC-ABS
  • Polycarbonate
  • Flexible (TPU / TPE)
  • Polyesters
  • Polypropylene
  • PVDF
  • Metal (316L SS)
  • Acrylic / PMMA
  • Soluble (PVA & HIPS)

Specifications
Variant F306 (Single) F306 (Dual) F400-S F400-HFR F410 EDGE
Release date June 2013 April 2015 April 2016 April 2016 April 2018 February 2022
Build volume 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm 29 cm x 29 cm x 29 cm 35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 32 cm 35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 31.5 cm 35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 31.5 cm 35.5 cm x 35.5 cm x 36.5 cm
Layer resolution (min) 50 microns 50 microns 20 microns 20 microns 20 microns 20 microns
Print speed 250 mm/sec
Filament diameter 1.75mm
Print head nozzle diameter .4MM .4MM Interchangeable Print Heads, .4MM or .6MM .8MM Interchangeable Print Heads, .4MM, .6MM, .8MM Interchangeable Print Tubes, .4MM, .6MM, .8MM
Print head melt temperature (max) 300*C 320*C
Heated bed temperature (max) 140*C 145*C
Max enclosure temperature (max) n/a 45*C 70*C
Printer technology Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF)
Software Simplify3D (one license included) REACTOR (one license included)
Warranty 6 Months 2 Years
Technical support (free) Life of the product

See also

References
  1. Fusion3. "Company". Retrieved 2015-08-30.
  2. "Greensboro startup looks to grab share of 3-D printer market". bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2023-02-12.
  3. "At the push of a button: Raleigh emerges as 3D printing hub". Walter Magazine. Archived from the original on 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2015-03-30.
  4. News & Record. "Achievements". greensboro.com. Retrieved 2015-02-07.
  5. "Fusion3 launches its new EDGE 3D printer – technical specifications and pricing". 3D Printing Industry. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  6. "Fusion3 Introduces New F410 3D Printer". 3DPrint.com. Retrieved 2018-04-18.
  7. "Fusion3 Unveils F400 Pro Grade Printer". 3D Printing Industry. Retrieved 2016-04-11.
  8. "Fusion3 F306 Product Page". Fusion3. Retrieved 2015-08-30.
  9. "Fusion3 Introduces REACTOR". Fabbaloo. 2020-10-29. Retrieved 2020-10-29.
  10. "Fusion3 Certified Materials List" (PDF). Fusion3. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
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