SIMBA 3D Raises $1.21 Million via Kickstarter for inew3d QC2A Full-Color LCD 3D Printer

SIMBA 3D Raises $1.21 Million via Kickstarter for inew3d QC2A Full-Color LCD 3D Printer

Dongguan-based SIMBA 3D has secured over $1.21 million in crowdfunding on Kickstarter for its inew3d QC2A, a desktop LCD-based photopolymerization 3D printer. The system utilizes CMYW inkjet-based light curing technology to achieve full-color output with a resolution of 720x2880 DPI and a capacity for mixing over 500,000 colors. The hardware integrates a six-channel material system compatible with water-soluble support resins and features an AI-driven slicing software suite capable of converting 2D images and text descriptions into 3D models. The company expects to begin product delivery by May 2026.

The inew3d QC2A targets the desktop market segment, competing with established full-color material jetting and multi-material LCD systems. By integrating AI-based model generation and water-soluble support removal, SIMBA 3D aims to lower the barrier to entry for non-technical users in the prototyping and hobbyist sectors. While the system offers high color fidelity, its reliance on inkjet-based color deposition within an LCD framework presents challenges regarding long-term print head maintenance and material viscosity management compared to traditional single-material resin systems.

For SIMBA 3D, the primary challenge lies in scaling production from a successful crowdfunding campaign to consistent hardware delivery while maintaining print quality across diverse resin formulations. Users should evaluate the long-term cost of proprietary consumables and the mechanical durability of the inkjet-LCD hybrid print head. Success will depend on the software's ability to handle complex geometries without requiring extensive manual support cleanup.