ExtraBold Inc. REX-Series BUTLER Fabrication (3D Printer)

3D printing just got a glow-up. Enter the REX-Series BUTLER Fabrication, or simply REX-BUTLER, a cooperative robot-style 3D printer that’s as much about looks as it is about sustainability. Developed by Tokyo-based ExtraBold Inc., this sleek machine has landed at the X-tech Lab Imabari, a cutting-edge manufacturing hub in Imabari City, Japan, to shake up local industries with some seriously cool tech.

ExtraBold Inc. REX-Series BUTLER Fabrication (3D Printer)

This isn’t just any 3D printer. It uses sustainable materials like recycled plastics and thermoplastic resin pellets to craft everything from industrial parts to furniture to ship models. If it sounds versatile, that’s because it is. Despite its impressive capabilities, REX-BUTLER is compact enough to fit in tight spaces, making it perfect for small businesses and independent creators.

Imabari City, known for towels and shipbuilding, is looking to future-proof its industries amid aging workforces and sustainability challenges. With REX-BUTLER’s ability to turn waste into products and reduce CO2 emissions, it’s a perfect fit for the city’s X-tech Lab, which is dedicated to solving regional problems with technology.

REX-BUTLER isn’t just a pretty face—it’s a game-changer for sustainable manufacturing and a sign of what’s to come as 3D printing takes center stage in eco-friendly innovation. Meanwhile, you may learn more about ExtraBold Inc.’s REX-BUTLER HERE [JP]. You will need a Translator to read the page since it is presented in Japanese.

ExtraBold Inc. REX-Series BUTLER Fabrication (3D Printer)
ExtraBold Inc. REX-Series BUTLER Fabrication (3D Printer)
ExtraBold Inc. REX-Series BUTLER Fabrication (3D Printer)

Images: ExtraBold Inc. [JP].