This new hybrid is developed and sold by "R & B rapid production UG". The German start up spun off from bbw college that has been in 3D printing business for some time.
This machine is combination of 3D printer, cnc mill and 3d scanner in one device. It is marketed as "universal machine". The toolheads can be exchanged very quickly in two minutes. 3d printing volume is 775 x 420 x 140 mm.
Full kit with all the toolheads is in higher price range of some 4000 euro, but it is more aimed at small and medium companies or high end prosumers.
http://www.rapidproduction.org/produkte.html
Update:
the company released professional grade MetalBro300 3d printer:
http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/08/metalbro300-3d-printer-from-germany-is.html
http://www.rapidproduction.org/produkte.html
Update:
the company released professional grade MetalBro300 3d printer:
http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2014/08/metalbro300-3d-printer-from-germany-is.html