MOD-t 3D Printer, $399

Mod-t 3D Printer Has Classroom Appeal (+Video)

Philip Michaels | January 6, 2016

[Blogger's note: The article "This $399 3D printer is disappointing in all dimensions" at http://mashable.com/2015/11/23/new-matter-mod-t-3d-printer/#WNZ8JFhf0Sq2 seems to suggest that this is not the printer for you, but as you read that article numerous strengths show for this printer. The objections are often procedural (e.g., should have include manual) and may reflect issues that most users would easily step around. Others reviewers are far more positive. Before purchase, check with users of any 3D printer and learn about their experiences. Most companies are able to give a list of references.]
If 2015 was the year New Matter produced its first Mod-t 3D printers to meet the demand from a successful crowdfunding campaign, then 2016 looks to be the year the company brings its $399 3D printer to a wider audience.
New Matter launched its crowdfunding campaign for the Mod-t in 2014. It spent most of last year producing enough printers to meet "the vast majority of preorders," CEO Steve Schell said. Now, the company has moved to send sales to new customers; you can now buy a Mod-t from New Matter's website and have it shipped directly to you in short order.

Source: https://www.newmatter.com/#!/our-product

<more at http://www.tomsguide.com/us/modt-3d-printer-handson,news-22030.html; related links: https://www.newmatter.com/#!/our-product (Introducing the MOD-t 3D Printer) and http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160105-new-matter-donates-in-mod-t-3d-printers-and-supplies-to-us-schools.html (New Matter donates $200K in MOD-t 3D printers and supplies to US schools. January 5, 2016)>