We finished the development of the Aether smart air filter. Right now we are still working on some documents, improving packaging, and getting better rates for shipping, but we plan on opening up orders soon. This has been a very interesting journey so far, and we learned a lot of new things. We are still …
We finally built the third iteration of the Aether smart air filter. Preliminary testing shows great results, the sensors are picking up all the air quality data needed, the filtration is working as intended, and the software is slowly getting there. We revised the placement of the buttons, and the positioning of the filter case …
The Aether air purifier has some features, that are not common in air filters designed for 3D printers. These devices usually operate on a very simple principle: they can be turned on, or off. Some allow for runtime adjustments, but that’s usually it. The Aether, on the other hand uses sensor feedback to determine the …
The Aether is a smart air filter for 3D printers, designed to improve the air quality in rooms where 3D printers operate. There are several options when it comes to air filters for 3D printers on the market. Some are DIY, some are proper products by large companies. They usually operate in the following way: …
A brief summary of fine particle, and volatile organic compound emissions during FDM printing processes ~TL;DR~ Studies found, that 3D printers generate a significant amount of fine microplastics particles during printing. They also generate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during operation, mostly during heating up. Some filaments also smell bad. Microplastics are generally not healthy to …
We are busy testing the second prototype of the Aether 3D printer air filter, and it is working far better than expected. We finished all mechanical changes, and are already printing the V3, which will solve all assembly issues we encountered. We also found a few minor problems with the electronics, and we are in …
The second prototype of the Aether 3D printer air filter is assembled. On the upside, it works. There are a few issues that need to be fixed, but these are mostly due to tolerances around the sensors, and the magnetic fixing mechanism. Things we will improve: Firmware: We are also working on the protocol for …
What is the Aether? We created the Aether 3D printer air filter for one simple reason: FDM 3D printers do not have sufficient filtration. As such, they produce a lot of small plastic particles, which are not very healthy to breathe in,. 3D printers also produce volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and some times toxic fumes …
Hello there dear reader! Usually this is the first post one finds on such a website, but we decided to introduce ourselves first, then publish the site. At the time of writing, we are still trying to improve user experience, so any suggestions are welcome. Also, we have some limitations in testing on various devices, …
Hello everyone! Please allow us, to introduce ourselves. We are a small, European team of 3D printing enthusiast, from various fields of expertise. During our adventures over the years, we faced many interesting challenges related to additive manufacturing. Some were stemming from the closed nature of most industrial 3D printers. Others were due to a …