Novabeans and Ultimaker to Offer 3D Printing Prepaid Cards in India

[SarahA]

Novabeans and Ultimaker are spreading the word about 3D printing throughout India, and offering some freebies as well. At a wide variety of locations, including many airports in India, 3D printing enthusiasts can pick up Novabean prepaid cards already loaded with two freebies for prints to be produced on Ultimaker 3D printers, using Ultimaker 3D printing filament. The 3D printing cards can be reloaded through Novabeans, where consumers can also take advantage of their many discounts. Read more about Novabeans' offers in the full article: http://3dprint.com/66521/novabeans-prepaid-cards/

[JeanGaillet]

Hello,

Thanks for the article. 3d printing prepaid card should be launched in every country. Its welcome initiate Novabeans !
www.novabeans.com

Why we need 3d printing prepaid cards:
- Good quality 3d Printers are still very expensive
- 3d printer technology is changing every few months
- Making 3d object by using 3d printer is still not easy, big learning curve
- 3d printers are not portable due to calibration and weight issues
- 3d printing take time. Minimum printing size also require 3-4h
- 3d printers require regular maintenance and support
- 3d printers need regular supply of material filament rolls
- 3d printers need power connection and are not battery operated
- 3d printers are still hazardous for youngster as it get heated up to melt plastic
- 3d printers are not economical in low volume printing (high Capax)
- 3d printers are not autonomous and require supervision (labour intensive)
- ....

Till 3d printer does not reach a basic level of domestic usage, till that time professional 3d printing service with 3d object delivered at doorstep is an obligation !