Big news! I managed to get the green light from the team to drop a first look at this absolute beast of a machine. I can’t reveal everything just yet, but mark your calendars for May 19th where we will be diving deep into more details.
Trust me, this thing is packed with features you won't want to miss. Stay tuned!
While our first version of this model consisted of 100+ printed parts, we actually produced a second iteration in a lighter white finish to contrast with the original darker tones. When the artist visited our studio, we seized the opportunity to capture the process on film. We are incredibly proud of how this video turned out.
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Have a great Friday!
When R1 first proposed this collaboration, we were admittedly hesitant. Looking at the 102-part model, the complexity and time required seemed daunting. However, R1’s commitment to their project which included visiting our studio to handle the painting personally made it an opportunity we couldn't pass up.
We are thrilled with the final result. Huge thanks to R1 for this incredible piece; please consider supporting their work:
In the resin world, there’s an unspoken "Sacrifice" you usually have to follow: If you want extreme detail, you sacrifice durability. If you want toughness, you lose the crisp edges.
I wanted to see exactly where that line is drawn.
So, I took 4 of our high-precision resins (Aqua 4K, 8K, Hyperfine, and RPG) and 2 standard resins (Speed Plus, Water-Washable Tough) and put them on a professional Shimadzu tester.
If you look at the graph I just posted, here is how to read the "personality" of these resins:
Why does this matter? In real-world terms, if you drop a miniature or a functional prototype printed in RPG, it’s more likely to "give" and bounce rather than shatter into a million pieces. You get the 8K-level detail, but with the "soul" of a tough resin.
Which matters more to your workflow: Ultimate Strength or Ultimate Flex? Let me know below!