I was amused when they decided to announce the M1 printer on April fools day. I was amused when I read about their ‘innovative practices’ (browser based software, Orwellian monitoring of the machine) showing contempt for their future users. I was also amused to learn that they’ve sold an entire ~53 units so far this year. I was amused today to learn that they talked even more investment money out of GE and others.I was not amused when it became clear that I was being voluntold to be the operator of one of these for my work. There are a few months to go before it’s in place but I’d like to know: Is there anyone out there who has actually used one of these M1 systems?I can’t find a review of practical user experience anywhere, to the point where I’m thinking that the licensing agreement probably forbids you from bitching about the machine in public.The damn internet is filled almost entirely with marketing and investor glip-glop about this machine, with no real substance.Case in point: It’s a SUPER fast process, until you account for the UV curing oven time that most materials require. (Oops. Bet the execs didn’t factor that in when they signed the check this time.) Also: You will sometimes read that their materials are super specialized and no one else has them, alternatively I’m also told that most of their materials are not terribly different from other SLA resins available.Those who know something about SLA didn’t seem terribly impressed when they first announced. Is it all marketing? Is there anyone out there who can give some honest feedback on the M1 and Carbon? Maybe one of you tech’s out at one of the ~6 job shops who have one can speak up? http://ift.tt/2cUDRim