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• I was captivated when I saw my first Robot Factory 3D printer. The robust, precise machine was built to last. And this was in an era of very flimsy, disposable,...
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I was captivated when I saw my first Robot Factory 3D printer. The robust, precise machine was built to last. And this was in an era of very flimsy, disposable, non-working 3D printers. Here was a well-made, Italian-made, 3D printer that was beautiful and built like a machine tool. I’ve always loved their stereolithography (SLA) and material extrusion systems. Founded by Andrea Martini in 2006, the Mirano, Venice-based company makes bench-top injection molding equipment and 3D printers.
The company got started making fun robotics learning tools for kids, then made CNC machines before expanding into 3D printers and injection molding. We asked Andrea about Robot Factory and how the company has evolved. First, it’s rather surprising to find that now the company has a product line in injectio