Tars: Tiny automatic recycling system, a prototype desktop injection moulding ma
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- TARS is a desktop injection molding machine designed for automatic recycling of plastic waste and prototyping new items, targeting makers, educators, and small-scale manufacturing.
- The machine can produce products like egg cups, AirTag keychains, and wall hooks from recycled plastic, with capabilities for parts up to 40 grams in materials such as polypropylene.
- TARS supports both aluminum molds for mid-volume production and resin molds for quick prototyping, featuring an adaptable mold system with a multi-unit box (MUB).
- Currently in active development, TARS is not yet available for sale; estimated cost ranges from 10,000 to 12,000 EUR, with plans for testing in makerspaces and educational institutions before wider release.
- The machine runs on standard 230 V AC power with average consumption under 600 W, and while not open source, project updates and preliminary specifications are shared via platforms like Patreon and Instagram.