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Indiegogo success story New Matter has released several software updates to their MOD-t<\/strong> 3D printer<\/a> since it was first launched approximately one year ago. As such, the company has improved upon an already solid foundation.<\/p>\n

In the coming weeks I’ll be presenting an unboxing of the MOD-t<\/strong>, as well as releasing an interesting article\u00a0featuring its output on TechRadar<\/a>. In the mean-time, here is some\u00a0key information about the printer:<\/p>\n

\"The

The New Matter mod-T 3D printer has an elegant, desktop friendly design.<\/p><\/div>\n

Print Specifications<\/h2>\n

Process<\/strong>:\u00a0Fused Filament Fabrication
\nBuild Material<\/strong>:\u00a0Non-proprietary PLA filament,\u00a01.75mm diameter, 190\u2013220\u00b0C
\nOver Temperature Protection<\/strong>:\u00a0Non-resetable Thermal Fuse
\nBuild Envelope<\/strong>:\u00a0150 x 100 x 125mm (6 x 4 x 5in)
\nPrint Speed<\/strong>:\u00a0Up to 80mm per second
\nLayer Resolution<\/strong>:\u00a0Software selectable 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, and 0.4mm
\nNozzle Diameter<\/strong>:\u00a00.4mm<\/p>\n

Dimensions and Weights (without spool)<\/h2>\n

Printer with Cover<\/strong>: 383 x 340 x 295mm
\nMOD-t Weight (printer only)<\/strong>: 5.5 kg (12.5 lbs)<\/p>\n

Software and Electrical<\/h2>\n

Software<\/strong>:\u00a0The MOD-t is operated via a browser-based\u00a0interface accessible through most modern and\u00a0updated desktop and mobile browsers
\nSupported File Types<\/strong>: .STL and .OBJ
\nSetup<\/strong>: Mac OSX 10.7+, Windows7+ (required for setup only)
\nConnectivity<\/strong>: Wi-Fi (802.11 b\/g\/n), USB 2.0
\nAC Power<\/strong>: 100-240VAC, 50\/60HZ, 75W<\/p>\n

For beginning users, the MOD-t<\/strong>\u00a0leverages\u00a0the New Matter Store<\/a>, which has a library of highly-curated, ready-to-print 3D designs. For more experienced users, standard .STL and .OBJ file formats are supported.<\/p>\n

Similarly, the MOD-t<\/strong> can use New Matter’s certified filaments, including a cool new “pearl” filament<\/a>, as well as any standard 1.75mm third party PLA filaments.<\/p>\n

\"The

The Web-based interface is available from both mobile and desktop browsers.<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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