Has anyone been following this device? The AOD Artist is a printer created by AOD 3D Printing Ltd, in China, and has raised close to $195,000 via social media crowdfunding in just a few hours last night. The Printer is being touted as China's first smart 3d printer. It was first announced in December of 2013, and is priced at RMB28,800, approximately $4,650.

AOD Artist 3D Printer Specifications:



  • 3D Printer size: 600 x 500 x 470 mm
  • Position Precision: X/Y axis: 11 microns, Z axis: 205 microns
  • Diameter of Nozzle: 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 mm
  • Printing Materials: PLA and ABS
  • Build Envelope: 200 x 200 x 200 mm
  • Layer Thickness: 0.1 mm



The printer can be ordered here: http://www.aod3d.com/p_l.aspx?id=125