The first Blacksmith Genesis will be delivered to the United States this month.
Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) start-up Blacksmith Group launched a compact 3D printer that can also scan items into digitized models. Named the Blacksmith Genesis, this user-friendly device allows users without much knowledge of 3D software to scan any item, then edit the digitized model on the computer, and print it out in 3D.

Housed in a black aluminum casing, the device features a 2-inch LCD display, Wi-Fi, an integrated SD-card reader, and a USB connection for instant printing. Blacksmith Genesis uses an innovative rotary platform for its printing and scanning, unlike other commercial 3D printers. The revolving platform allows for true 360-degrees scanning.

Blacksmith Genesis is also the first to feature remote live monitoring and automatic error detection, thanks to its in-built camera. This allows users to monitor and control the printing process on their smartphone from anywhere in the world through the Internet.

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