5 axis machine?

Is anybody out there working / experimenting with a 5 axis machine? Is extruding on a vertical or semi-vertical surface even possible?

Wish I could help more. I do know there are a few multi axis printers out there, and yes I do believe it is possible!

I would think that with a 3d printer you would want to hold the print head in the vertical position and add two different rotations to the bed. Interesting to think about.

There are 6 axis delta printers:

http://www.3ders.org/articles/201310...d-printer.html

Found another multi-axis printer:
http://www.3ders.org/articles/201310...-surfaces.html

Do you mean something like this?

This prints clay that seems to defy gravity.

http://www.mataerial.com/

What is the main advantage of multi-axis? Speed?

We are currently working on a 5axis 3D printer but most the info won't be released for a little while. The final version should be ready for Makers Fair next year.

I would think that multiple axis printers would be faster as well as able to print at certain angles more smoothly, so that the finished product is more perfected.

this is pretty much 5d printing right here, all you need to do is have a way to tilt the bed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8eqSQNAyro