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A premium, fully assembled all-metal hot-end capable of 300°C printing. Available in 3mm & 1.75mm. Machined and Assembled in the USA.

Pico: All-Metal Hotend for RepRap 3D Printers

A premium, fully assembled all-metal hot-end capable of 300°C printing. Available in 3mm & 1.75mm. Machined and Assembled in the USA.
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B3 Innovations, LLC
B3 Innovations, LLC
402 backers pledged $57,610 to help bring this project to life.
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1 Year Anniversary

Printers, Backers and Friends,

It’s hard to believe that over one year has passed since we were able to celebrate the closing of a successful campaign, all thanks to an... Read more

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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You.

All Kickstarter orders have been completed! If you haven’t already received your order or a notification your order is en route please let us know.

We want to thank each... Read more

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Production & Shipping Update

It has been a while since our last update as we are still very busy assembling and shipping Pico’s. We are just about ¾ of the way completed with Kickstarter... Read more

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Shipping Update

Backers, Printers, Friends,

Just a quick update. Assembly is going very smooth. Fueled by Red Bull, the occasional meal, and the desire to get your Picos to you as quickly... Read more

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Shipping Update

Backers, Printers, Friends,

Things are very exciting here at B3 as we are moving around the clock assembling and shipping Picos! One of the most rewarding and enjoyable Kickstarter moments... Read more

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Bazinga!

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Status Update

The forecast for this weekend is looking good...

 In the mean time...

Here is a time lapse video of Pico printing a torture test in PLA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06nKuGZsA5E

We’ve also been... Read more

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Status Update

Printers, Backers, Friends,

50% of the 1.75mm Pico stainless steel bodies have begun their final step — step 4 of the machining process. 3mm Picos are to follow soon. In... Read more

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Status Update

Backers, Printers, Friends,

Our Pico body manufacturer has reached step 3 of 4, the cooling fin step. Below is a picture of the first piece marked for inspection.

 After this... Read more

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Status Update

Backers, Printers, Friends,


We had another chance to visit the machine shop manufacturing the stainless steel Pico bodies, the only part we are waiting on. Here is the breakdown: 

  • 100%... Read more
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Status Update

Backers, Printers, Friends,

As we receive the last of Pico’s supplemental components, we still eagerly await the machined 303 stainless steel Pico bodies and brass nozzles. Our second visit this... Read more

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Status Update

Backers, Printers, Friends,

Here is a teaser of last week’s progress after our visit to the Pico manufacturer. We are limited to showing only setups and finished steps as our... Read more

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Status Report

Backers, Printers, Friends,

Great news! Our manufacturer has received the 303 Stainless Steel and has begun machining! We are still waiting to receive our funds from Kickstarter, but that hasn’t... Read more

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Huge Thank You From B3!!!

Backers, Printers, Family and Friends, 

Pico on Kickstarter has been successfully Funded!!! 


We are overwhelmed with extreme gratitude and joy from Pico’s outstanding Kickstarter launch! This has been one of... Read more

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Successfully raised $57,610 with 402 backers

One more day!

One day to go! Thank you so much for supporting us and if you haven’t already done so, please complete the checkout process ASAP! You can find instructions here.

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Happy New Year & Complete your order!

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Happy Holidays

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from B3!

We are approaching the third week of our Kickstarter campaign, and we are inching closer to 500° Celsius printing! Your fantastic support has given... Read more

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500° Celsius Printing — $40,000 Stretch Goal!!

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Thank you for a successful Kickstarter thus far with still 24 days to go! As a thank you and as an early release for what would have... Read more

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100% Funded - THANK YOU!!

Backers, Printers, Friends,

We are thrilled to announce that Pico has been 100 percent funded!! Last night we reached our goal of $17,500 and the backers are still giving. We... Read more

Pico - The First 48 Hours

Backers, Printers, and Friends,

Since the launch of Pico's campaign on Monday night, we have been continuously astounded by the support you've shown through your kinds words and contributions. As... Read more

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