[MakeLV] Hi! We are a new 3d printer company and we are interested in your hackerspace!

[Josiah Ritchie]

Thanks James. I had a look at your website. If you make it down to the
Lehigh Valley some time, maybe we could have you come by the space to
demonstrate your printer.

I like the enclosure. It has a fun look. What advantages does it bring over
the MakerBot and the RepRap? I notice the price is higher than a MakerBot
so clearly you see some added value there. I'm curious what that is. I
appreciate that you don't directly compare yourself and in that I assume
you're trying not to put yourself in an adversarial role with that org
which is cool, but since I asked ... :-)

Is there an advantage to the shape of your enclosure or is it mostly an
aesthetic decision?

In terms of need, budget is a point of concern. We're trying to be as
accessible to the whole community as possible so that translates to keeping
our costs down. At this point we don't have money, a budget or anything.
This is made possible through the local economic development org providing
our space, with some limits that will be lifted as funds become available.
I think this more translates to maintenance than original cost. Raw
material and parts kept at a low price are probably something worth our
consideration. This is probably why professional equipment would be less
likely to show up than the various RepRap type models would show up.

JSR/

On Fri, Dec 16, 2011 at 1:19 AM, James Wolff <james at buildatron.com> wrote:

> Hi!
> I am a Founder Director of Buildatron Systems and both myself and my
> partners are heavily involved with Alpha One Labs a hacker space in
> Brooklyn; we truly understand the culture and ambition of these fantastic
> places and are looking to service and support spaces like yours! The reason
> we are contacting your organization is to show you how the Buildatron 2 3D
> Printer. Since our launch, we have gained a lot of recognition and acclaim
> for our machine's functionality and design given it's affordable status. As
> a result, we were just featured in a PC Magazine piece (front page today!
> http://www.pcmag.com/) and we have been growing our community every day
> at the Build Lab (Http://Lab.Buildatron.com <http://lab.buildatron.com/>)
> .
>
> As for the Buildatron 2 quick stats, our Series 2 has a recommended build
> area of 7x7x4.5in and a max fabrication volume of 8x8x5in. We offer two
> packages for ownership a fully assembled machines start at $2,500.00 and
> our partly assembled DIY kits are $1,600.00. We include software with the
> fully assembled machine, and we have machined couplings, injection molded
> gears, an internal spool system, and an excellent enclosure.
>
> Our offerings represent the leading edge of technology and the bottom line
> is that with our software control package and Buildatron 2's hardware we
> are building a revolution in low cost 3D printers. We believe in the value
> of rapid-prototyping technology and their applications for communities and
> hacker spaces like yours.
>
> I would appreciate a discussion about your needs in order to meet them
> most completely and grow more successful together. If you need any more
> information in addition to the content attached, feel free to contact me
> directly at 917-806-9442.
>
> Thank you for your time. My partners and I are looking forward to seeing
> how Buildatron can get involved in your community!
>
> Best Regards,
> James Wolff
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