US$5,000 for the world’s first 3D carbon fiber printer

[Skybarney]

I put this in general forum as the machine is being touted as perfect for making...... Motorcycle parts!  

Auto and motorcycle enthusiasts with a bit of CAD savvy will soon have access to a remarkably affordable dream machine – the US$5,000 MarkForged Mark One. Touted as the world’s first 3D printer capable of printing in carbon fiber, the device could trigger an avalanche of aftermarket carbon fiber bolt-on parts

http://www.gizmag.com/page/2/

Were I already in the CF accessories business I would add this to my shop in an instant.  Customers could send in any parts that they wanted copied in carbon fiber and get them printed out.  I think I am gonna

I had to add, this is in it's infancy and it's actual strength is not known as the fibers are not woven.

[ChrisK]

Here's a direct link to the story:

http://www.gizmag.com/markforged-mark-one-carbon-fiber-3d-printer/30642/

The other link will probably bury the story in its history pretty quickly.

Interesting though! Thanks for posting it up

[Skybarney]

Thanks, I missed that.   

[DexterMorgan]

Pretty awesome!