- Anchor EUFYMAKE E1 prints up to 5 mm thick structures using UV-hard ink, not filament
- Over $ 45 million raised on Kickstarter makes E1 the most funded project to date
- EUFYMAKE E1 supports over 300 materials including metal, leather and curved surfaces
Anker’s latest steps to creative tools have unexpectedly taken Kickstarter by storm with his new device, EUFYMAKE E1, generating nearly $ 45 million in promises with days still left in his campaign, making it the most funded Kickstarter project to date.
E1 is developed under Anker’s EUFY undermark and is marketed as the world’s first personal 3D text trip UV printer.
While excitement among backers is undeniable, the real question is whether this all-in-one 3D printer machine can live up to its extraordinary promise.
Another recording of 3D printing in the home
Unlike a typical 3D home printer, EUFYMAKE E1 does not work with filament to build objects -instead uses UV -hard ink and a process that Anker calls AMASS3D technology to put ink in structured designs on flat or curved surfaces.
The textures can reach up to 5 mm thick and can be printed on over 300 materials, including glass, leather, metal and wood.
It also supports cylindrical objects through rotating printing and directly to film output for making custom stickers.
From a technical point of view, E1 is filled with features, including laser levels, an 8 MP camera with AI positioning and the Colormaestro system that delivers vivid and lasting full-colored pressure.
The company also promises a hands-off user experience thanks to the jetclean self-cleaning system.
These extras could appeal to both hobbyists and small businesses, especially those who produce custom merchandise such as ornaments, tumblers or vinyl stickers.
Still, this is not just a smart craft tool; It is clearly placed as an important pitch of the DIY market.
With Eufmake E1 aiming for the consumer room, questions about long -term durability, ink costs and the real world precision, factors that often separate a gadget from a reliable tool.
Claims of low operating costs, such as “A dollars worth of ink on a custom metal sign,” may sound convincing, but they will have to be tested outside of promotional videos.
Ink consumption is a significant consideration for 3D printers. While the Eufymake E1 campaign claims 600 ml of yields about 1,000 small pressure, there are no detailed ML-Per print data for 3D output.
Given that an ink set that allegedly costs about $ 299 means that an average user could spend about $ 0.50 per day. Tap, and possibly more depending on the application – and in the long term it may prove too expensive for owners of small businesses.
Users who are looking for the best printer for daily use or even the best laser digging for adjusting the material may need to compare carefully before they are obliged.
