Polaroid Launches New Consumer 3D Printers and 3D Pens at CES

Earlier this month at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Polaroid announced a new line of consumer 3D printers and 3D pens for the U.S. and Canadian markets, as it seeks to make the iconic Polaroid global brand “one of the first household names to bring 3D-printing products to everyday consumers in the U.S. and Canada.”

“Creativity has always been at the heart of our brand,” commented Polaroid President and CEO Scott W. Hardy. “For 80 years, we’ve given consumers the ability to express themselves and explore their own creativity, with the medium of instant photography top of mind. We couldn’t be more excited to now offer another dimension with our new line of 3D printers and pens. Whether it be artwork, prototypes, jewelry or models, we’re eagerly awaiting what our customers will create and just where their imaginations will take them.”

New 3D Consumer Printers

The three new 3D printers models in the Polaroid 3D range are designed for users seeking to print models, parts, and artwork in their own home or office. Users can control their Polaroid 3D printer via a simple-to-use Apple iOS or Android app and track the printer’s progress with color-coded lights. The printers have a printing layer resolution of 100 microns, and use popular and user-friendly 1.75 mm filament that can be changed during printing. All models in the line also feature a child safety lock for extra security during the printing process.

The smallest of the three models, the Polaroid PLN1 3D printer, has a footprint of 10.6” x 10.6” x 10.6”, and print size of 4.7” x 4.7” x 4.7”, making it suitable for homes, small offices, and for 3D-printer beginners. It’s available in four colors (pink, black, blue, and white). Designed for the more advanced user, the Polaroid PLG1 3D printer measures 16.5” x 16.5” x 16.5”, with a print size of 8.6” x 8.6” x 8.6” and comes in matte black. The printer includes a built-in camera to allow users to view progress and send images to a smartphone to share on social media. The Polaroid PLG1Pro includes all the features of the Polaroid PLG1 and is also specially configured with a dual printing head for dual-color printed models.

3D Pens

The Polaroid line of 3D pens allows users to create detailed 3D models. The pens feature an ergonomic design for a comfortable grip, and can use both popular PLA and ABS filament, while the built-in LCD display indicates the filament and temperature mode.

An anti-jamming system with auto eject and variable speeds is said to provide ease-of-use and better control and precision.

The 3D-pen line features two models, the Polaroid DRW100 3D pen and the wireless Polaroid DRW101 3D pen. Both pens include 10m of starter filament, while the wireless Polaroid DRW101 also features a built-in battery and charging stand. The Polaroid 3D printing pens are available in five colors (white, black, blue, pink, and yellow).

Polaroid says its 3D printer and 3D pen users will have access to the supplies they need “thanks to the Polaroid line of filament kits.: Available in PLA or ABS, the kits are said to provide professional-quality, universally compatible filament that can be used in most 3D pens and 3D printers. With five color combination kits, 0.5kg and 1 kg sizes offering more than 60 colors all together, the 1.75mm filament are said to be ideal for creating detailed 3D models.

The U.S. and Canadian Polaroid range of 3D printers and 3D pens is offered by coretechworld.com, an authorized Polaroid licensee. Polaroid 3D printer models will be available at retail outlets across the United States and Canada starting in July, and Polaroid 3D pens and filament will be available in March. The printers have an expected MSRP between $499-$799 and the pens have an MSRP between $129-$149.

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