KARE 3D launches on Kickstarter the Kare S1 desktop printer for metals and polymers
The Turkish startup aims at crowdfunding to bring to the international market a high-temperature FFF platform capable of processing metal composite filaments. The campaign will end on 27 August 2026.
KARE 3D launched on 28 June 2026 a Kickstarter campaign to finance the production of the Kare S1, a desktop 3D printer designed to work with both standard thermoplastics and composite filaments containing metal powders. The goal is to transform a locally developed prototype into a globally distributable product.
The Turkish company, based in Istanbul, offers two configurations. The Kare S1 offers a volume of 200 × 200 × 200 mm, while the Kare S1 Plus maintains the same XY base and brings the height to 480 mm. The latter variant is designed for vertically developed components without increasing the planar footprint.
- Goal: 39,000 pounds
- Raised: about 20,000 pounds from 7 backers
- Deadline: 27 August 2026
- Model: “all or nothing” (all-or-nothing)
Technology and compatible materials
The Kare S1 adopts FFF technology and focuses on high temperatures to process advanced materials beyond conventional thermoplastics.
The platform uses fused filament fabrication (FFF) with the ability to handle high temperatures. This feature allows it to work with composite filaments containing metal powders such as 316L stainless steel, as well as standard materials like PLA and PETG.
KARE 3D has developed proprietary software called Kare Slicer. The machine is also compatible with established solutions such as Cura and Simplify3D. This flexibility facilitates integration into existing workflows.
For post-processing of metal components, the company offers the Kare Metal Set. The package includes washing units and a furnace necessary to remove the polymer binder and sinter the metal powders.
From local prototype to international market
KARE 3D was born from the university experience of founder Ümit Coşkun and is part of the Turkish technology ecosystem aimed at reducing dependence on imported systems.
Ümit Coşkun, an electronics engineer, founded KARE 3D after starting to work on 3D printers during his academic career. The company operates in Istanbul and has developed in the entrepreneurial environment connected to Istanbul Aydın University.
The company is present in the SAHA Istanbul ecosystem, the Turkish cluster that brings together companies from the defense, aerospace and industrial technology sectors. In its corporate communication, KARE 3D highlights local machine development and the reduction of dependence on imported systems as strategic objectives.
A Kickstarter contribution is not equivalent to purchasing an available product. Backers fund the transition from prototype to production and receive a reward only if the project is completed according to the presented plan.
Existing services and expansion strategy
The KARE 3D website has listed the Kare S1 for several years along with printing and prototyping services. The Kickstarter campaign represents the attempt to scale production.
KARE 3D describes on its website 3D printing, prototyping, composite component manufacturing, and production equipment design services. The Kare S1 and Kare S1 Plus have been part of the offering for some time, indicating that the machines have been developed and tested in small quantities.
The Kickstarter campaign aims to fund the transition to international distribution. The company also has a registered company in the United Kingdom, KARE 3D Printing Systems and Technologies Ltd. This structure suggests an expansion strategy towards European markets.
Kickstarter's “all or nothing” model means that KARE 3D will receive funds only if the goal of £39,000 is reached by August 27, 2026. Data may vary during the campaign and some articles published on July 22 reported different amounts.
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Q&A
What are the differences between the Kare S1 and Kare S1 Plus models?
Both models share a 200x200 mm XY base but differ in maximum print height. The Kare S1 offers a 200 mm build volume, while the Plus variant extends the Z-axis to 480 mm for taller components.
Which metal materials can the Kare S1 printer process?
The machine uses high-temperature FFF technology to handle composite filaments containing metal powders, such as 316L stainless steel. Besides metals, it is compatible with standard thermoplastics like PLA and PETG.
How are printed metal parts post-processed?
To obtain final metal components, the Kare Metal Set offered by the company is required. This includes specific washing units and a furnace to remove the polymer binder and sinter the metal powders.
Which slicing software is the Kare S1 compatible with?
Although KARE 3D developed its own proprietary software called Kare Slicer, the printer ensures broad operational flexibility. It is fully compatible with established market solutions like Cura and Simplify3D.
What is the current status of the Kickstarter campaign for Kare S1?
Launched on June 28, 2026, with a goal of £39,000, the campaign had raised approximately £20,000 by July 22, 2026. The funding follows an 'all-or-nothing' model and will expire on August 27, 2026.
