DNA Extruder | Fastest, Precision at Home Filament Extruder

A project in Tokyo, Japan by Protea Design
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Fastest consumer level extruder on the market. High quality & precision filament, thanks to a new & innovative approach to the process.
Backers: 47
Average Pledge Per Backer: $401

Funded: $18,824 of $60,000
Dates: Aug 19th -> Oct 3rd (45 days)
Project By: Protea Design
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Latest News

Protea Design's $580 DNA filament extruder can squeeze out 1 kg of material in an hour

September 13th - via: 3ders.org
Startup Protea Design has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the DNA Extruder, billed as the 'fastest consumer-level extruder on the market.' Backers can secure the filament extruder for $580, lower than its slated retail price of $800. (Read More)

Switching to new switches

September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Tier re-shuffle

August 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Old CDs or DVDs? No Problem!

August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
After some time in the kitchen blender, crushed bits of either CD-Rs or DVD-Rs were sent through the DNA extruder. Filament was successfully created from both!    (Read More)

No More Patents!

August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
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What about Nylon or Polypropylene?

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I got a pm last night from someone asking about processing Nylon or Polypropylene. If anyone else is wondering about this, here is the info: 1.) It depends on what Nylon you want to make. Some of the current popular formulations are: Nylon 6, Nylon... (Read More)

Why the "DNA" name?

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I feel I should explain the reasoning behind choosing the name "DNA". Some of you may think its a bit esoteric, but bear with me. DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic blue print used in the development of all living organisms (with the... (Read More)

Thank you early birds!!!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you SO much for your support!!! Thanks to your pledges, we have sold out all the Super Early bird positions. This brings the project a little bit closer to being fully funded and you guys getting your DNA extruder machine.  (Read More)

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