The Metal 1.0: Affordable LPBF Metal 3D Printer
A project in Geldrop, Netherlands by Metal-Base000days
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Accessible Metal 3D Printing (LPBF). Create complex, solid metal parts. Designed for makers, engineers, and small businesses.
Backers: 31
Average Pledge Per Backer: €4405
Funded: €136,542 of €51,000
Dates: Mar 17th -> Apr 16th (30 days)
Project By: Metal-Base
Backers: 31
Average Pledge Per Backer: €4405
Funded: €136,542 of €51,000
Dates: Mar 17th -> Apr 16th (30 days)
Project By: Metal-Base
€136,542
current pledge level
Last Updated: April 16 @ 07:14 -0400 GMT
267%
of goal
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Latest News
🛑 CAMPAIGN CLOSED: €136,542 Raised! Thank You, Kickstarter backers! 
April 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The clock has officially run out. We are closing this campaign with €136,542 raised, hitting 267% of our funding goal with the support of 31 incredible backers. Taking a highly technical, industrial-grade LPBF metal 3D printer to Kickstarter is a... (Read More)
15 Machines Reached! Free Build Plate Unlocked & The Final 24 Hours!
April 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, We did it! We just crossed the 15-machine mark, which means our mini-stretch goal is officially unlocked. 🔓 UNLOCKED: Extra Build Plates for Everyone Because we hit 15 machines, every single machine backer will now receive an extra... (Read More)
Update: 1 Machine Away from 15! (New Workflow Stretch Goal)
April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, We are officially in the final stretch of the campaign, sitting at exactly 14 machines. To keep the momentum going in these last few days, I want to introduce a brand new mini-stretch goal that will directly improve your day-to-day... (Read More)
Update: A Surprise for the First 2 Backers, 316L Lab Results, and Production Photos!
April 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, I have some really exciting engineering data and production photos to share today, but first, a quick logistical update regarding the campaign tiers. A Surprise Upgrade for Backers #2 and #6 Over the last couple of days, 4 of our EU... (Read More)
First Stretch Goal Unlocked & Batch 1 Production Has Already Started!
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, Quick update from the shop. We just crossed 12 machines backed, which means we have officially hit our first stretch goal! 🔓 Unlocked: 50% Off the Extended Z-Axis Upgrade Because we hit 12 units, our bulk extrusion costs have... (Read More)
WE ARE 100% FUNDED! 🚀 Stretch Goal: Free €2000 Z-Axis Upgrade
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. Last night, we officially crossed our funding goal. To every single one of you who backed early: Thank you! Backing an €8,500 piece of industrial machinery takes a massive amount of trust. You looked at the engineering, you saw the tensile... (Read More)
🚀Launching March 17th! Important info on shipping & supported countries
March 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone,The moment is almost here! We are incredibly excited to announce that the Metal-Base Kickstarter will officially go live on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, at 12:00 (Noon) Amsterdam time.We have officially locked in the specs and pricing for... (Read More)
The first introduction video is live
March 5th - via: kickstarter.com
you can also watch the video directly on youtube : "https://youtu.be/1HmBBrJ78J0" The Kickstarter will go live on 17-03-2026 (Read More)
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