14 DAY TRIAL // I can actually understand the charm of using the word phoenix when naming something, and for one it actually makes sense to use that word. The Phoenix 3D printer can, after all, rise from the ashes, so to speak.
Or rather, it can pause and rewind, then pick up where it left off in case something bad happens and ruins a printing procedure.
People might not know this, since this tidbit seems to be conveniently set aside in most news about 3D printers: it actually takes a long, long time to print something in 3D, no matter the material (plastic, resin, whatever).
Depending on how large and complex the project it, one printing session can last for 12 hours, or even more.
During that time, stuff can happen: filaments can get tangled, nozzles can get clogged, etc. That means all you can do is take whatever you managed to print and throw it in the trash. The Phoenix Printer from Ez3D solves that by using an advanced software feature: print recovery mode.
Long story short, it pauses the print, letting you fix whatever happened, then picks up where you left off, rewinding to the point of failure and carrying on as if nothing happened.
You'll need to pledge at least $374 / €276 if you want one of these, since the early, promotional offers are all gone. At least that means the project already has the needed minimum funding to get off the ground.