Following its announcement late last month, Peopoly’s Magneto X 3D printer – the company’s first FDM machine, which features a beltless design by way of linear motors – has sold out of preorders.
The Magneto X, which Peopoly claims can reach speeds of 800 mm/s and achieve 0.3-micron precision, has generated tangible excitement in the last weeks from the 3D printing community at large, with the machine’s announcement prompting comments from seemingly every notable 3D printing personality from Joel Telling to Josef Prusa.
“We’re genuinely pleased by the response we’ve received, especially given that this is our first venture into FDM printers,” said Mark Peng, Peopoly cofounder, in an interview with All3DP. “The price point has also turned out to be lower than what many had anticipated, leading to a mix of excitement and skepticism in the market.”
That price – a $2,000 MSRP, cut down to $1,399 for preorders – undoubtedly served as a draw to many. To Peopoly, however, the presale served more as an opportunity to scale production in the name of quality than an opportunity to drum up sales numbers.
“Since linear motors are a less common approach in desktop 3D printing, we’re keen on showcasing this technology effectively,” Peng said.
A second round of preorders isn’t out of the question but, for now, the company’s focus is on fulfilling existing preorders and scaling up production. Assembly is scheduled to begin on Friday, with the shipment process expected to take between six and eight weeks, with the first of the machines heading to warehouses in mid-November.
“Should we proceed with a second round [of preorders], the pricing would likely be higher than the initial preorder rate, in fairness to our earliest adopters,” Peng added.
Those interested can check out the Magneto X’s product page on Peoply’s website, where they can sign up for a notification if and when additional preorders become available. There’s also a brief article on Peopoly’s blog that provides a bit more information on the printer’s launch.
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