BoXZY Rapid-Change FabLab: Mill, Laser engraver, 3D Printer

A project in Pittsburgh, PA by Justin and Joel Johnson
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Rapidly transforms into 3 kinds of machines: CNC mill, 3D printer & laser engraver while enhancing precision & power with ballscrews
Backers: 630
Average Pledge Per Backer: $1894

Funded: $1,193,255 of $50,000
Dates: Mar 9th -> Apr 18th (40 days)
Project By: Justin and Joel Johnson
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Latest News

Double Stretch Goal and Speeds and Feeds

April 14th - via: kickstarter.com
The BoXZY Kickstarter is fast coming to an end! You’ve conquered every stretch goal with us, and now, in the last 3 days, we’re setting a double stretch goal because of the incredible pace of this campaign—and we’re so close to a MILLION... (Read More)

Hold Down Systems For BoXZY!!!

April 10th - via: kickstarter.com
BoXZY CNC Mill Hold Downs You unlocked the rotary engraver--And so quickly! Thank you everyone for supporting BoXZY and us, the BoXZY team. The BoXZY Kickstarter campaign is rushing towards a close, and we want to show our appreciation by delivering... (Read More)

Crowdfunding Mailbox: HISmart Smart-Bag, BoXZY Personal 3D Printer/Laser Engraver/ Mill & Thermo Tent

April 4th - via: crowdfundinsider.com
I have been considering purchasing a 3D printer for quite some time now. Crowdfunding has been an important catalyst in raising consumer awareness for this new type of hardware as there have been more than a few highly successful crowdfunding campaigns for personal 3D printers. But now that I have seen BoXZY, a personal “FabLab” that does oh so much more – I want this one. (Read More)

You've got Autodesk Fusion 360 Ultimate! It's time for another stretch goal!!!

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You've made Fusion 360 Ultimate available to everyone who backs a BoXZY! Each one of you gets a 1 year subscription to Fusion 360 Ultimate!!! We've partnered with Autodesk because their vision is to empower makers everywhere. Now, let's unlock the... (Read More)

Stretch Goal: Autodesk Fusion 360 Ultimate

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We're sorry we kept you waiting for this stretch goal, BUT we've been up to something big. We've partnered with Autodesk!!! They share our vision to bring more powerful tools to more people. The CEO of Autodesk, Carl Bass, makes leaps for makers in... (Read More)

BoXZY For a Day With The Brain STEM Robotics Team: World Class Engineers of Tomorrow

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
BoXZY Team is committed to education. Our hope is that BoXZY will eventually be in every school in America. We believe that life long education starts with a passion. When you provide young people with sophisticated tools to transform their... (Read More)

A Maker Moment With Joel

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Vincent and Hamid stopped by to check out BoXZY while while we were making a component for a local high school robotics team. Vincent is one of our first backers and a brilliant engineer who works with NASA to refine satellite technology. Hamid is a... (Read More)

A Maker Moment With Joel

March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Tim has a small company in Pennsylvania called Lynnbrook Contracting. He wanted to expand his company and apply more art to his  work, so we agree to give him one of our original prototypes. I walked into TechShop 2 days ago, and he was milling a... (Read More)

Most funded Kickstarter in Pittsburgh history! Now: Taking it to the next level.

March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
 WE REACHED OUR FIRST STRETCH GOAL!!!! We are officially the most backed Kickstarter in Pittsburgh history! We’re excited to be part of the growth of this wonderful place. We're working very hard to do even better, and so much opportunity is... (Read More)

Soon BoXZY will break a Kickstarter record. Pittsburgh history is being made!

March 14th - via: kickstarter.com
BoXZY team is honored to call Pittsburgh its home. Help us show that Pittsburgh is still the place for industry and innovation as we break the record for the most funded Kickstarter campaign in Pittsburgh history. BoXZY breaks that record when we... (Read More)

NEW STRETCH GOAL!!! Dual Extrusion Carriage Kit!

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Dual Extrusion Kit We were not going to release this, yet, but we want you to have it first. Your endless support consistently encourages us, and we’re so excited about the future! We designed the dual extrusion kit to utilize BoXZY's second layer... (Read More)

BoXZY For a Day With Ash Cole: Artisan, Woodworker, Blogger and Designer

March 11th - via: kickstarter.com
 Blogger Ash Cole fabricates her artisan designs on BoXZY For a Day.   (Read More)

We surpassed our goal!!!

March 10th - via: kickstarter.com
In less than 24 hours, you helped us surpass our goal! We are 151% backed! This is a beautiful day for our team. We are so grateful and impressed by the level of support that our community has embraced us with, and these last few days, our community... (Read More)

The First Day Success!!!

March 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you everyone for rallying to make sure BoXZY's first day on Kickstarter was a success. You shared our campaign link at least 126 times, and you backed our campaign so generously that we surpassed 60% of our campaign goal in the first 12 hours!... (Read More)

BoXZY, The Desktop MakerSpace — All-in-one 3D Printer, Mill & Laser Engraver Launches on Kickstarter

March 9th - via: 3dprint.com
If last year was the year in which we saw affordability introduced into the consumer 3D printing space via dozens of crowdfunding campaigns, 2015 is the year of the all-in-one hybrid 3D printers. At the tale end of last year, we watched as FLUX Technology raised a staggering $1. (Read More)

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