Melta MK1

Planar is boring

Printer that won't limit your creativity

What is Non-Planar printing?

Standard FDM 3D printers work by laying layers of plastic on top of each other to create a 3D object. On the other hand, a non-planar FDM 3D printer shifts and curves these layers to achieve better printing results.

Where a normal 3D printer can't print a specific shape due to its inability to print overhangs, non-planar printers can simply adjust the angle of layers to avoid this issue completely.

Furthermore, more regular FDM printers tend to struggle with layer adhesion, but non-planar 3D printers can create wavy-shaped layers to increase the print strength by up to 62 %*

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Founding and Mission

Hugo Toscher’s lifelong passion for technology led him to create Melt 3D, which began as his entrepreneurial high school project. Inspired by 3D printing communities, he envisioned a non-planar 3D printer that would overcome traditional limitations. Our mission is to make non-planar printing accessible to everyone, introducing affordable technology that empowers both experts and beginners to experience truly limitless creative potential.

MELTA MK1

The first machine of its kind

Print Bed Tilting System

Melta MK1 uses 3 independent lead screw-driven Z-Axis to tilt the print bed. This system works by moving all three axes simultaneously while introducing height differences to the corners of the print bed. This allows for angling the print and creating non-flat layers.

Extended Nozzle

For further collision risk elimination, the standard square heat block has been replaced with a narrower linear design, and the nozzle has been extended. This structural modification enables more effective work with the tilted print bed.

Team

Together, we’ve achieved significant milestones, including placing in the European Institute of Innovation & Technology (EIT) competition and officially registering as a company. Our diverse team brings complementary skills and perspectives, united by the common goal of transforming the 3D printing landscape with our unique non-planar technology.