3DExpress: Anker Makes Kickstarter History with $46 Million for eufyMake E1 Printer

When its Kickstarter campaign closed on June 28, Anker made history: with over 17,000 backers and $46 million in pledges, the tech company now holds the record for the most-funded campaign in Kickstarter history—surpassing the previous record of $41.7 million. Learn all about the development in this week’s 3DExpress, along with a look at Firestorn and HP’s new partnership, Hugo Boss’ foray into 3d printed shoes and more!

Anker Raises $46 Million for New eufyMake E1 Printer, Breaking Kickstarter Record

Anker’s campaign focus was the eufyMake E1, Anker’s new 3D texture UV printer. The E1 is designed to bring UV printing capabilities to homes and small studios, offering an all-in-one modular build, a compact design and AI-powered software. It’s being marketed as the first consumer-friendly UV printer capable of adding up to 5 mm of rich, tactile texture on a wide range of materials—over 300 types, including leather, wood, glass, and metal. One notable feature is its roll-to-film attachment, which allows users to print continuously on a 33-foot surface. Useful for art, product customization and more, the E1 promises versatility and convenience. The machine is also self-cleaning, reducing the typically messy and time-consuming post-processing process. With such a high-profile launch, the spotlight is now on Anker to deliver on its promises.

Objects customized with eufyMake E1 (left) and the printer itself (right). (Photo Credits: Anker/eufyMake)

Firestorn and HP Team Up for Remote Site Manufacturing

US-based drone manufacturer Firestorm Labs has signed a strategic agreement with HP to integrate Multi Jet Fusion technology into its xCell manufacturing system. It’s a mobile, containerized “mini-factory” designed to be deployed anywhere in the world. The company has developed this unit, first to manufacture drones, however, also spare parts and other parts needed at critical moments. Firestorm is looking to deploy its units in military bases, disaster zones and remote locations, now using HP’s 3D Printing technology. Ian Muceus, co-founder and CTO of Firestorm states, “For nearly a decade, we’ve trusted HP’s technology to meet high-volume, high-quality demands of polymer additive manufacturing. Now, we’re able to take that capability directly to the edge—military bases, disaster zones, and remote medical outposts—where time and logistics matter most.” XCell can operate with minimal human intervention and is powered by off-grid generators.