Filament Innovations POSEIDON-Gen2 3D Printer-Typhoon & Pulsar Pellet Extrusion System

Key Features

With the POSEIDON-GEN2 there was no compomise to the build area, coming in at a massive 1400mm (X), 1000mm (Y), and 1000mm (Z). 

The extrusion system uses two different methods, pellet (FGF) extrusion via the Pulsar and the Typhoon (FDM) high-flow filament system, both from Dyze Design.

The Pulsar will allow users to print large scale items quickly, in low to medium detail, using pellets, which is much cheaper than filament. Whereas the Typhoon can be equipped with heatercores ranging from 0.6mm to 2.50mm, and can do everything from high-detail to large-scale parts quickly, depending on the heatercore size used. 

Additional Features:

• Machine Size (W,D,H): 136" x 86" x 91" with 3.2mm Aluminum Panels & Acrylic Windows
• Build Area (XYZ): 1400mm x 1000mm x 1000mm
• Weight: ~1800lbs
• Motors: Leadshine Closed-Loop Stepper for X&Y, Z Axis is Four 10:1 Geared NEMA23s
• Extrusion: Pellet (FGF) Pulsar and Typhoon (FDM) High-Flow - both with hardened nozzles
• Motion: Enclosed C7 Precision Ballscrews
• Print Surface: 1/4" G10/FR4 Bolted to the Print Plate
• Print Plate: 5/8" MIC-6 
• Max Nozzle Temp: 450C
• Temperature Probe(s): PT100
• Water Cooling: On-Board Dyze Design Water Cooler
• Runout Sensors: Dyze Sentinel (Filament) & Pellet Sensor
• Bed Leveling: Four Motor Independent Tilt and Mesh Bed Leveling
• Electronics: Duet Wifi Ecosystem with Wyze Cameras
• Heated Chamber: 50-60C Recommended Max Temperature
• Heated Bed: 110C 
• Power: 220/240VAC with 60amp requirement
• Slicer: Simplify3D
• Pellet/Filament Type: PLA, PETG, ABS, Nylon, TPU, TPC, ASA, PVA, HIPS, BVOH, PC, PET, Carbon Fiber Reinforced, Fiber Reinforced, Wood Reinforced, etc.

Reliability is of utmost concern in all Filamant Innovations machines, and the linear motion system has no compromise. FI utilizes Leadshine NEMA24s on the Y axis, and a NEMA34, closed-loop stepper motor system to move the large gantry.

While pellet extrusion equipment weighs much more than standard 3D Printing equipment, it can quickly wear on the linear motion components both from the weight of the gantry, and dust from the pellets being fed to the Pulsar. 

All POSEIDON-GEN2 ballscrews are reinforced and enclosed to shield the linear motion from pellet dust, that comes from feeding the pellets to the Pulsar. Having an automatic pellet feeding system is critical, so the Venturi from Dyze Design is used to feed pellets at 80-100psi from an external air compressor (customer must provide).

Having great bed adhesion is very difficult when a printer is this size, therefore we utilize 1/4" G10/FR4 that is bolted to a piece of 5/8" (yes, 5/8") thick MIC-6 cast aluminum for a truly flat bed. 

Convenience features are some of the most immediate concerns that are overlooked in large 3D Printers. For example, bed leveling is beyond critical. The POSEIDON-GEN2 uses four, independent, Z axis assemblies with motor brakes that can adjust and tilt in real-time to keep the gantry squared with the print area.

A toolbox is included for users to keep spare parts and tools, and it is a great space to store the included iPad for easy machine monitoring via a Wifi connection. A 15 gallon on board roto-molded tank is also included for easy pellet storage and feeding via the Venturi pellet system. 

Price is always one of the biggest factors of any machine, and with that, the second Generation POSEIDON is priced with white glove service for a better customer experience. 

As a whole, the machine package is priced at $125,000. This includes the machine ($110,000) along with private carrier shipping in the continental 48 States, USA ($10,000) and a Filament Innovations technician on-site for one day of training ($5,000). 

As a special note on the required power, the machine needs 220/240VAC, Single Phase, Three Wire connection on a 60amp main breaker. If plugs and outlets are an issue at 60amp, a 50amp breaker, plug, and outlet can be used. Please contact us ahead of time if you prefer the 50amp option and we can walk you through it.