The Roland iModela has hopped onto the scenario as a hobby milling tool which facilitates in creating 3D models, jewelry pieces and other miniature accessories. Users can not only design and ogle at their creations but can also gift the handmade models, fashioned by using Balsa wood, plastic, foam or modeling wax, to loved ones.
The gadget is complete with a milling area of 3.39 x 2.17 x 1.02 inches and can be employed to churn out 3D shapes, reliefs, textures and patterns for small-scale projects. Integrated with Roland milling technology, the device includes sample materials, software options and a cutting instrument. The bundle is also inclusive of an iModela Creator design software which offers freehand drawing tools to help with sketching designs and other ideas.
“iModela is a completely new concept – a digital hobby mill designed to support a range of unique creative pursuits, from miniatures and model railroading to jewelry design and craft projects,” revealed Brian Brooks, product manager for Roland DGA Corp. “The applications for this innovative technology are endless, and we can’t wait to see what our customers will produce with it.”
Additionally, the iModela aims to proffer easy utility with the incorporation of a virtual panel. This inclusion further enables users to operate the gadget via their PCs. Enthusiasts can opt for additional tools and materials which can be purchased from the company’s official portal. Furthermore, intuitive icons and menus are present to make the design process an easier affair for users. icreate.rolanddg.com can also be accessed to avail of CAM software.
The Roland iModela price is stamped at $899 (approx. Rs.43, 691) and it can be obtained from rolanddgastore.com by residents of North and South America. Folks outside these regions will be required to visit icreate.rolanddg.com for making the purchase.
