THOUGHT3D LAUNCHES AFFORDABLE SCAN AND 3D PRINT SERVICE
Thought3D, the 3D printer and printing startup, based at the University of Malta’s TAKEOFF Business Incubator, has launched its 3D printing service just months after its inception.
The service offers individuals and companies the opportunity to create a one-off item to use perhaps as a unique gift, or as a prototype, for an art project, a book or album cover, for as little as €60.
“We have created our own printer and have a handheld scanner which enables us to scan almost any item,” said Keith M. Azzopardi, co-founder, Thought3D. “You can scan your baby, your pet, your favourite ornament or even room and make a scale model of it.”
“The technology allows us to offer this service to create spare parts for toys, original jewellery, props for theatre and film as well as marketing and advertising agencies,” added Edward Borg. “A number of sizes and colours are available, the only limitation is your imagination.”
About Thought 3D
The start-up, Thought3D, located at the University of Malta’s TAKEOFF business incubation centre, focuses heavily on product development in the 3D printing industry.
Thought3D has recently launched its services branch and is quickly becoming Malta’s 3D printing hub, offering 3D scanning and printing services as well as resale of various 3D printing items.
Thought3D is also developing its own 3D printer which aims to tackle the major limitations in current 3D printing equipment, coupled with other ancillary products. One such ancillary product is a paste to be applied on the printing surface making prints adhere firmly, significantly reducing the chance of ruined/failed prints. The paste then releases once the print is completed and the bed has cooled down. The paste which has been developed will be the first to be optimized for the two main types of filaments/plastics used in FFF printing (the most common type of 3D printing).
About TAKEOFF
The TAKEOFF business incubator at the University of Malta, helps technology and knowledge-based startups transform their ideas into investor-ready and market-ready businesses. The team of industry veterans nurtures entrepreneurs through executing market research and protecting their idea, helps with business plan development and pitching to investors, as well as packaging the idea to target prospective users and customers, locally and internationally.
Incubatees become members of TAKEOFF and benefit from low rates for co-working space and access to a network of mentors etc. TAKEOFF offers a variety of methods for equity including the option of a low percentage which can be converted to shares or a fixed fee, once funding is raised. To find out more, visit www.takeoff.org.mt or contact marketing@takeoff.org.mt
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