The desktop 3D printer space is getting crowded. In just a few years, we've gone from "Wow! A 3D printer!" to "How cheap is it?" and "How are you going to convince me to buy it?" That's why I was surprised to be, well, surprised by the Tiko, a Canadian 3D printer that will hit Kickstarter next week. The Tiko is a delta printer, which means its body is shaped like a triangle instead of a rectangle. It has a sleek, unibody design. And it will cost $179. In case you haven't been playing along at home, that's peanuts in a market where lots of 3D printers will set you back $400 or more. Delta Force I saw the Tiko in action at the SXSW conference, where it was hard at work pumping out blue trinkets. CEO Matt Gajkowski said he designed the printer with mass production in mind, meaning every part can be made on standard equipment. That bodes well for crowdfunding backers, who often have to wait months for delayed 3D printer deliveries. The Tiko is slated to ship this fall. The machine is... - Web2024