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Alumide is a 3D printing material made of mixing a polyamide powder with aluminum. The resulting material can be used for Selective Laser Sintering machines. The material is rigid and has a very eye catching quality in sunlight. In this video we show you some 3D printed models made with the alumide material. The models include a mini ferris wheel 3D printed out of one single piece and a ball bearing. Apologies for the rather “home made” quality of the video.

Here is the new Torchmate 2×2 CNC machine using a plasma cutter to cut an aluminum dash plate. We are now taking deposits. We will begin shipping in December 2009 and be in full production by January 2010. Initial pricing is $1995 for the basic system. The hand torch holder is an additional $235 or you can fabricate your own torch mount.