Sienci Mill One: Simple and Affordable Desktop CNC Milling

A project in Waterloo, Canada by Sienci Labs
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The Sienci Mill One turns your ideas into reality by carving 3D objects and engraving on materials like wood, metal, plastic, and foam.
Backers: 120
Average Pledge Per Backer: $515 CAD

Funded: $61,802 CAD of $60,000 CAD
Dates: Aug 18th -> Sep 17th (30 days)
Project By: Sienci Labs
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Latest News

Sienci Mill One - Review

September 15th - via: 3dprinterchat.com
Final thoughts: The Sienci Mill One is an exciting tool for makers everywhere and great product to add to your arsenal. (Read More)

In the Field (pt.3) and Making news

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Another pre-production customer has been busy! We contacted another one of our beta-testers recently, a student from the University of Waterloo and an active member of their Baja team, to see what his thoughts were on the Mill One and what his plans... (Read More)

In the Field (pt.2) and Shipping Update

September 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Recently we contacted another one of our pre-production customers to see what he had gotten up to with our machine, and he sent this back: It turns out that he thought he would try milling out a violin on his machine; we think that it looks pretty... (Read More)

Why we're happy with the Mill One & What's on the mill today? (pt.6)

September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
So we've been receiving quite a few messages recently asking about our machine specs as well as our name has been popping up on forums fairly often with the main question at hand: what's the deal with the Mill One? Well we can't say we blame anyone... (Read More)

In the Field: Sienci Mill One at Medella Health

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
We reached out to one of the owners of the preproduction units for the Sienci Mill One to see what they have been up to with their machine. Huayi Gao, co-founder of Medella Health, showed us some cool things he’s been working on for Project Lano... (Read More)

Sienci Mill One at the Maker Expo

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Want to come see the Sienci Mill One in action? Come by to the Maker Expo at the Kitchener City Hall this weekend to check out hundreds of amazing projects and watch our machine make some cool stuff. Event... (Read More)

What's on the mill today? (pt.5)

September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Today we milled a functional acrylic gear train! We've had a lot of fun cutting various things out of acrylic lately on the Mill One because acrylic has such a wide range of use, looks aesthetically pleasing, and the Mill One cuts through it like... (Read More)

How to Assemble the Sienci Mill One: Now live on Instructables

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Instructions and software resources for the Sienci Mill One is now available on Instructables. We still have a couple of things we will continue to add (exploded views, part files, etc), but you can check it out now... (Read More)

Halfway through, over 70% funded!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Today marked the halfway point of our Kickstarter and we've already surpassed 70% of our funding goal! Thank you to everyone who has backed us in the last two weeks, with your support we've raised nearly $44k and show no sign of slowing down. We... (Read More)

What's on the mill today? (pt.4)

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Today we machined some mini acrylic swords! Both of these swords took only 2-3 minutes to mill and came out perfect for when you might find yourself going to battle against some mini foes.    (Read More)

Sienci Mill One

August 29th - via: 3dprint.com
Affordable, Open Source, 3D Printable CNC Machine is Now on Kickstarter (Read More)

Design Feature (pt.2): Semi-Enclosed Frame

August 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Having worked with all sorts of rapid prototyping machines, one thing was clear to us: convenience was key. While we've worked in many fab shops and rapid prototyping labs, it wasn't the machine that was the fastest, largest, or the most versatile... (Read More)

What's on the mill today? (pt.3)

August 26th - via: kickstarter.com
A machine that can mill PCB's and drill holes for through hole mounting! This circuit board took about 20 minutes to mill and drill.   PCB isolation milling and drilling    (Read More)

Halfway there!

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We're closing in on our first week of our Kickstarter campaign and just reached 50% of our funding goal! Thank you everyone!  In other news today, We're in the talks with Autodesk to provide everyone with free copies of Autodesk Fusion 360, which is... (Read More)

The Story of Kiri:Moto

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Today, I emailed Stewart Allen, creator of Kiri:Moto to tell me his story. Kiri:Moto: A Unique, Multi-Modal, Cloud-based Slicer Here's his response: Hi Andy, I’ve been a life-long maker and also started programming at a very young age. A few years... (Read More)

Design Feature: Lead screws vs Belts

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
We pride ourselves with having good, practical, and optimal designs. Today we share a feature of the Sienci Mill One and the story behind each design choice. Back in the early stages of development, the Sienci Mill One was designed to used a belt... (Read More)

What's on the mill today? (pt.2)

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
  foam melt face   Sanded melt face It's melt face made from pink foam! Foam is perfect for model making, mold making, and more! Melt face: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:651829  (Read More)

Sienci Labs wins $1000 in in Conrad Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Centre's Product Video Showcase!

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Source: https://uwaterloo.ca/conrad-business-entrepreneurship-technology/news/enterprise-co-op-students-awarded-2000-product-video-0 Each term, the Conrad Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology Centre invites Enterprise Co-op students to develop a... (Read More)

What's on the mill today?

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
  unsanded hippo   lightly sanded hippo Get the hippo model here: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:182185  (Read More)

International Shipping Available Now for the Sienci Mill One Kits

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a lot of inquiries from people across the world, so we have opened up shipping internationally (not just US and Canada)!  (Read More)

Wrapping up the first day of Kickstarter, 15% funded!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to our first set of backers! With your support we've raised over $9000 over the first 24 hours! That's pretty awesome. We still need your support though. Please share our project with your friends and family! Feel free to message us with... (Read More)

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