Last week, our 3D printing company in Seattle discussed how additive manufacturing was playing a role in increasing the energy yield of solar power farms. Now we are seeing the technology expanding its role in the realm of green energy.
This is courtesy of a company called Omni3D, a manufacturer of 3D printers that is working to make wind turbines more accessible to the public. As announced in their recent Kickstarter campaign, they are hoping to put out a kit called AirEnergy3D. This is a mostly-printable collection of parts that come together to create a portable wind-based power generator. When properly assembled, the generator should be capable of putting out up to 300 Watts of electricity. And, when not in use, the generator can be folded up to fit inside a backpack. The company hopes that people will be able to use the turbine to power their laptops and phones on the run.
Though final prices have not been set, Omni3D is aiming for a retail price of roughly $350.
