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Orchard Specifications

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Base Unit

The Base Unit provides centralized power and control for your Orchard, making it easy to configure, swap, and expand your system's capabilities.

Module Ports

Footprint

1.1' x 5.1' (.35m x 1.5m)

Weight

50 lbs (23kg)

Connectivity

USB

Power

AC 100 - 240v(avg 6kWh/day)

Sylvan Software

Sylvan is the software dashboard for managing your Orchard. It gives your staff a simple way to load files, monitor progress, and keep production moving from one dashboard.

Operating System

Mac, Windows, Linux

USB

Connectivity

Support

Installation training
Ongoing updates
Remote support

Modules

Modules plug into any available port on your Orchard, letting you mix and match capabilities to build the right microfactory for your goals.

Specifications

3D Printing

Specifications

Plastic Recycling

Milling

Pick & Place

Injection Molding

Laser Etching

3D Printing

The 3D Printing Module turns digital designs into physical parts, prototypes, and products. Each module can print the same or different objects giving you flexible production capacity for classrooms, stores, and community projects.

Build Volume

X: 6", Y: 8", Z: 8"

Filament Types

1.75mm (PET, PLA)

Z Resolution

20 - 300 micron

X, Y Accuracy

7 Micron

Sound

<50 dBA

Plastic Recycling

The Plastic Recycling Module transform compatible plastic bottles into usable feedstock for 3D printing. It gives you a practical way to give a second life to plastic that would otherwise go to waste.

Materials

PLA, PET bottles

16.5 lbs (7.5kg)

Output per day

Tested Bottles

Full bottles list

Technology FAQs

What does an Orchard do?

Orchard is a complete microfactory that brings real manufacturing into your space. With modular tools for 3D printing, plastic recycling, and future production methods, your team can go from idea to finished product all under one roof.

Can an Orchard replace my home desktop 3D printer?

Orchard is designed for high-volume environments such as schools, retail stores, community programs, and organizations: places where many people need to create many different things at once.
While Orchard can produce parts faster than most desktop 3D printers, it is not intended for individual home use. It shines when it serves a classroom, storefront, lab, or community space where local production can benefit many people.

What can an Orchard make?

Orchard can make prototypes, tools, replacement parts, art projects, classroom supplies, custom products, educational models, and more.
When paired with a recycling module, compatible plastic materials — including tested bottles — can become usable feedstock for new local products.

How big is an Orchard?

Orchard is designed to fit into real-world spaces like classrooms, retail stores, makerspaces, and community centers. The base unit has a compact footprint, and the system can be configured around the number and type of modules your space needs.

How much does an Orchard cost?

Orchard units start at $499/month. Pricing includes the Orchard hardware platform, software, installation, training, and curriculum/activity support.
The first-year cost is $5,988, which includes 12 months of service. Purchase options may be available for select customers.

Are affordability options available?

Yes. Discounted rates may be available for schools, registered nonprofits, and government institutions. Contact us to see whether your organization qualifies.

Orchard Specifications

Base Unit

Sylvan Software

Modules

3D Printing

Plastic Recycling

Milling

Pick & Place

Injection Molding

Laser Etching

3D Printing

Plastic Recycling

Technology FAQs

What does an Orchard do?

Orchard is a complete microfactory that brings real manufacturing into your space. With modular tools for 3D printing, plastic recycling, and future production methods, your team can go from idea to finished product all under one roof.

Can an Orchard replace my home desktop 3D printer?

What can an Orchard make?

Orchard can make prototypes, tools, replacement parts, art projects, classroom supplies, custom products, educational models, and more. When paired with a recycling module, compatible plastic materials — including tested bottles — can become usable feedstock for new local products.

How big is an Orchard?

Orchard is designed to fit into real-world spaces like classrooms, retail stores, makerspaces, and community centers. The base unit has a compact footprint, and the system can be configured around the number and type of modules your space needs.

How much does an Orchard cost?

Orchard units start at $499/month. Pricing includes the Orchard hardware platform, software, installation, training, and curriculum/activity support. The first-year cost is $5,988, which includes 12 months of service. Purchase options may be available for select customers.

Are affordability options available?

Yes. Discounted rates may be available for schools, registered nonprofits, and government institutions. Contact us to see whether your organization qualifies.

Orchard can make prototypes, tools, replacement parts, art projects, classroom supplies, custom products, educational models, and more.
When paired with a recycling module, compatible plastic materials — including tested bottles — can become usable feedstock for new local products.

Orchard units start at $499/month. Pricing includes the Orchard hardware platform, software, installation, training, and curriculum/activity support.
The first-year cost is $5,988, which includes 12 months of service. Purchase options may be available for select customers.