Rapide 3D - Raises Over $215,000 in 30 Days With Its Sub $500 3D Printer

Press Release • updated: Nov 7, 2014

Rapide Lite - Sub $500 Commercial Desktop 3D Printer has raised over $215,000 on Indiegogo in 30 days. Available in 3 Sizes, 200, 350 and 500mm Rapide Lite sets new standards in affordable desktop 3D printing for the masses.

Melbourne, Australia, November 7, 2014 (Newswire.com) - Nothing changes in the world as fast as technology. What was considered impossible ten years ago is possible today and every new development is surpassed by another equally astonishing one in the blink of an eye. Change is the rule of the new world, and the only way to survive in it is to keep up with the changes.

Rapide 3D, who recently launched its latest offering Rapide Lite to the market via crowdfunding platform Indiegogo has already exceeded its funding goal by 1500% raising just over $215,000 in less than 30 days. Rapide 3D is offering savings of up to 60% on retail pricing to campaign contributors. Available in 3 sizes, 200, 350 and 500mm Rapide Lite is setting new standards in design and affordability for users of 3D Printers.

Rapide Lite represents the future of Commercial Desktop 3D Printing at affordable prices. Featuring our latest X Wing Technology and scalable sizing we see Rapide Lite filling the gap between high end professional and low end hobbyist 3D Printers.

Ethan Hunt, CEO

As a result of more than ten years business and product development in Australia and China, Rapide 3D recognized the need to provide consumers their best opportunity to keep up with the overwhelming technology changes. To achieve this Rapide 3D has directed its resources into creating a range of commercial quality desktop 3D printers that are changing the face of the 3D printer industry.

Supporting a chic design and innovative technology Rapide Lite is setting bench marks in performance and precision that other manufacturers only dream of. Incorporating Rapide 3D's latest X Wing Technology Rapide Lite offers print resolutions of up to 50 microns and print speeds up to 150mm per second. With an emphasis on affordability and high end quality Rapide 3D delivers with the Rapide Lite Series.

Ethan Hunt, CEO of Rapide 3D said, “This is one of the biggest steps we have taken in the technology field. As a manufacturer, it is our responsibility to provide our customers with the opportunity to experience the latest technology sooner. Rapide 3D printers are game changers in the market and challenge the core of affordable 3D printing for the masses. The world is fast becoming a place where technology is not just an option, but a requirement for basic existence.”

Shipping has already commenced for the early bird Rapide Lite 200 contributors and those wanting to get a new 3D Printer prior to Christmas still have an opportunity to be one of the first to receive a Rapide Lite at up to 60% off the retail price by contributing to the campaign.

For more information visit - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rapide-lite-affordable-high-resolution-3d-printer/x/5589650