Super expensive 3D printers are a thing of the past. Of course, like the $2,149 MakerBot Replicator 2 or the $2,499 Zeus, they still exist. But 3D printing technology has had time to become more available to the average Joe. By working faster and becoming more affordable, even those on a modest budget can get into 3D printing. The latest low cost 3D printer in the spotlight is also a modular one-the “world’s first modular 3D printer” to be exact. The multi-purpose FLUX, according to Slash Gear, is one of the more well thought-out offerings on the table right now.

Its Kickstarter campaign claims FLUX could be the first and last 3D printer you’ll ever own. In the world of 3D printing, depending on what you need to print, different equipment (like an entirely new machine) could be required to produce it. FLUX wants to change that by being flexible and modular; with the ability to swap out components for different projects. FLUX is open-air, meaning it has three arms that flow up and down to print in more advanced ways than other printers. It can also be used as a 3D scanner, with its 1.3 MP CMOS sensor; as well as a laser engraver via interchangeable module with a 200mW laser head. The laser engraver burns patterns onto surfaces, even food, and can cut thinner materials such as cardboard.

Other modules include a dual extruder, a ceramics extruder, and a pastry extruder. Its high-resolution stepper motors result in very precise looking objects, with each layer at just “.05 mm high, and an XY resolution of .02 mm to build objects that are up to 18 cm tall and 17 cm in diameter”. FLUX prints quickly, at up to 100 mm/s, while several fans cool it off. Whichever module you want to use, you can easily switch and attach using FLUX’s system of magnets. No tools required.

TechCrunch points out a couple other perks to FLUX, like its easy out-of-box setup, repairability, desktop friendly design, and Bluetooth connectivity and operation. It is currently seeking $100,000 using its Kickstarter campaign, with a backing pledge between $499 and $599. The team at FLUX hopes to get the printers shipped out by July 2015.