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Last year, Pirate3D Inc. launched a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for its new 3D printer, the Buccaneer. The project was a huge success easily besting its initial goal of $100,000 and closing at $1,438,765 – all thanks to 3,520 backers. The Buccaneer 3D was anointed the “most affordable consumer 3D printer.” (Read More)

Venture capitalists don't tend to pledge $20 at a time to a scrappy little startup. They look for big investments with big returns. But some are turning to Kickstarter for that next big idea. (Read More)

Pirate3D’s Buccaneer 3D printer was a huge success on Kickstarter, raising over ten times the $100,000 goal, but backers aren’t happy. The final spec sheet has been released and it appears to be a bit of a let down and the uproar on the Buccanneer’s Kickstarter page seems to suggest that people are thinking likewise. (Read More)

Pirate3D unveiled a detailed technical specification for the Buccaneer on Friday, announced preorders of the printer will start on Friday, November 1 on the company’s website. (Read More)

The Industrial Revolution set us on a path into the future, walking hand-in-hand with machines. These mechanical wonders are here to stay, irreversibly empowering mankind with the magic of manufacturing. To celebrate, October 4th has been established as Manufacturer’s Day, and we here at SiliconANGLE think the greatest homage to manufacturing’s future is a brief look back at the world of 3D printing. These consumer-ready printers hold the promise of venturing into the world of manufacturing without having to worry about labor fees, overhead costs, transport or middlemen. (Read More)

Hoist the sails, mateys, because the 3D printer ship is about to set sail. Priced at an affordable US$397, the Buccaneer 3D printer from Singapore-based Pirate3D raised an impressive US$1.4 million in funding on Kickstarter. (Read More)

A Pirate3D campaign has launched on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, but the company says it is fake. Pirate3D is a Singapore company that successfully raised USD 1.43M on Kickstarter for its Buccaneer printer. (Read More)

Over the past 30 days Singapore’s 3D printing startup Pirate3D has raised $1,438,765 in a campaign that was originally seeking $100,000 to continue the development of its Buccaneer 3D printer. (Read More)

We've got some new filaments!   (Read More)

The Pirate3D Buccaneer printer has been successfully funded on Kickstarter, reaching $1,438,765 in funds—more than 14 times its original $100,000 goal. (Read More)

From 3-D printing to devices that allow you to remotely control nearly anything from your iOS or Android device, crowd-funding site Kickstarter has 10 of the coolest tech products. (Read More)

Ahoy everyone! We understand that there have been times during our Kickstarter campaign that we have been missing in action. No, we weren't chugging rum on a sunny desert island - we were working on new prototypes of the Buccaneer. Here's another... (Read More)

Ahoy everyone, We're nearing the end of our Kickstarter campaign, and boy has it been a wild ride! We are really ecstatic to have made it so far, and we couldn't have made it without you. So thank you once again for your awesome support! I guess the... (Read More)

Pirate3D Inc. is a company that has a goal to bring a quality and affordable 3D printer in everyone’s home. The name of the affordable 3D printer is called The Buccaneer. The Buccaneer was built to be as easily set up as possible. The Buccaneer is a closed-box 3D printer that uses biodegradable plastic. The Buccaneer 3D printer is food-safe and is environmentally friendly (you can actually eat what you print). The Buccaneer lets you take the materials cartridge, put it at the top, and print projects wirelessly using Apple and Android devices. (Read More)

John sez, "Pirate3D have a Kickstarter project for The Buccaneer. It's a 3D printer, designed to be used as an appliance. Print from an open library of objects on Pirate3D's servers, submit your own designs, or print .stl files from your computer. There is a smartphone app for manipulating and printing the objects from the cloud librabry. The Kickstarter closes in 4 days." (Read More)

Hi there everyone!! In the coming months we will be tackling the great beast of shipping and fulfillment and we need your help to provide insights / tips so we know what to look out for. This is because we can't possibly know everything and it's... (Read More)

3D printer startup Pirate3D has had quite a ride so far on Kickstarter. With $300,000 raised after day one on the crowdfunding site, the Singapore-based company moved on to aim for $1 million. The folks did it again with more milestone set in their last seven days on Kickstarter. (Read More)

As promised, we're delivering on our $1,000,000 stretch goal of official ABS support! Buccaneers can now use ABS material, with ABS settings included in the default. We structured our stretch goals to stack, each adding more value to the last goal.... (Read More)

Hello everyone! We have had tons of questions asking how you can order a T-Shirt / Bumper sticker along with your printer pledges and here is how: 1) Add $7 to your pledge if you want the sticker 2) Add $27 to your pledge if you want the T-Shirt 3)... (Read More)

Consumer 3D printing company Pirate3D Inc. has successfully raised $1,000,000 for their Buccaneer project through crowdfunding website Kickstarter. (Read More)

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The Buccaneer may be the first affordable 3D printer for the masses, with backers able to pick one up for just over £300. (Read More)

A quick update for everyone. We're going to be helping Palo Alto City Library set up a makerspace with our Buccaneers! This is in line with our vision of spreading 3D printing technology to the masses. Read about our outreach initiative... (Read More)

After day one on Kickstarter, Pirate3D’s Buccaneer saw over $300,000 raised, but funds from the crowd just kept coming in. In a blog post and email updates to backers, Pirate3D, Singapore’s first 3D printer company, has set a $1 million target on Kickstarter for its 3D Printer — The Buccaneer. (Read More)

Pirate3D will be offering official acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) support at the $1,000,000 mark! We will be providing software settings for ABS plastic as well as offering the material itself in our cartridges. This stretch goal was based on... (Read More)

I makers che puntano sull’open source non possono fare a meno di aprirsi anche verso il crowdfunding. Trasparenza, dichiarazioni di intenti e voglia di fare rete intorno ad un progetto sono gli stimoli che portano i fabbricatori digitali a rivolgersi a piattaforme come Kickstarter. Raccogliere i fondi necessari e trasformare le idee in oggetti concreti sono solo i primi passi di un lungo processo di making. Se volete seguire qualche storia interessante, date un’occhiata a questi cinque progetti. (Read More)

Would Pirate3D achieve the same result if they are using Kickstarter alternatives in Asia? (Read More)

Three young Singaporeans who went online to raise US$100,000 (S$125,000) so they could start making the world's cheapest 3-D printer are suddenly thinking bigger. (Read More)

Want a way-cool tech product before it officially hits the market? This week's pick for our favorite Kickstarter project may be the first affordable 3D printer for the masses. (Read More)

The Kickstarter technology projects we’re featuring this week are especially innovative and fun and they are already creating quite a buzz. From dancing light shades to an amazing infrared plant camera, be prepared for the urge to invest in these products right away. (Read More)

Dear Kickstarter backers, The Kickstarter admin have informed us that our previous $500,000 stretch goal of bringing 3D printers to African institutions is not allowed. This is regrettable, however we must abide by their guidelines. As they have... (Read More)

3D printers tend to do extraordinarily well on Kickstarter, even more so when the 3D printer in question is ridiculously cheap. The latest to do so is the cheapest 3D printer to shoot for crowdfunding success. (Read More)

Every now and then a Kickstarter campaign combines innovation and simplicity with timing to create a real hit on the crowdfunding site: right now that is the case for The Buccaneer, a sub-$400 3D printer ‘for all’. (Read More)

A new project has landed on Kickstarter this week called the Buccaneer 3D Printer and has already blasted its way past the required $100,000 goal in just 5 days. The Buccaneer 3D Printer is the brain child of Pirate3D Inc, based in Palo Alto California and has been designed to provide a full 3D printing solution for home consumers. Watch the video after the jump to learn more about the Buccaneer 3D Printer project and see it in action. (Read More)

One of the lures of a 3D printer is the ability to create and get a result that is so tactile. Your design dreams become real objects. If only the price weren't so high. A lot of people are waiting for a 3D printer that is easy to use and doesn't cost much more than a regular printer. The Buccaneer from Pirate3D on Kickstarter is looking to deliver on both those fronts. (Read More)

Hi there everyone! We are nearing 500k on Kickstarter and are extremely grateful to all our backers! We have been asked many times for stretch goals here is our first one: Pirate3D has a vision to democratize innovation, foster creativity and inspire... (Read More)

YARRRR!!!!  Going pretty well on our maiden voyage. We are all so very very excited that our dream and project is off to a great start! Thank you all for your support, warm wishes and advice. We always wish to work closely with the community to... (Read More)

The guys at Pirate 3D have released the Buccaneer 3D printer on Kickstarter, and are aiming to offer a 3D printer that everyone can use. Features such as cartridge based material spools, air filter, wireless connectivity, and an online 3D file store give the user a hassle free experience when using the printer. The design of the buccaneer is reminiscent of the Apple cube, and the creators are working to incorporate a touch based power button into the front. The object is printed in the silver area up top and emerges from the bottom on a plate. It seems like the ease of use and the $347 price point is quite a crowd pleaser as the project met its $100,000 goal in 10 minutes. (Read More)

In ten minutes, Pirate3D has managed to raise their funding goal of $100,000 on their Kickstarter Campaign page. The Buccaneer®, a sleek aluminum and acrylic encased 3D printer, attracted 298 backers to reach their funding goal. (Read More)