By: Eric Franck
In this addition to The Ultimate 3D Printing Blog we will be discussing noteable developments within the 3D Printing world. What will come from the UltiMaker and Makerbot deal? How will this effect the products we know and love? Exciting news in the world of 3D printing!
“Technological innovation is paramount in growing the availability of easy-to-use professional 3D printing solutions,” says Nadav Goshen, CEO of MakerBot. “By combining our teams and leveraging the additional funding, we can accelerate the development of advanced solutions to provide our customers with a broad portfolio of hardware and software solutions to serve a wide spectrum of customers and applications."
MakerBot and UltiMaker, two of the leading competitors in desktop 3D printing, have officially merged and become business partners! In May of 2022, the two companies agreed to a business combination agreement and secured $62.4 million in funding to fuel innovation in new and existing markets. Makers, creators, and machinists will have to wait over the next few months for the name of the new company to be announced. Industry professionals are excited to see what the new company has to offer and what their roadmap will look like. Many Twitter users are wishing for the name “UltaMakerBot” but neither company has had any word on the matter.
PepsiCo has optimized their manufacturing process by implementing 3D printing throughout their entire workflow. Dynamism and PepsiCo are working together to make a revolutionary “Hybrid Mold”; by 3D printing bottle molds the company is saving up to 96% in manufacturing costs. The traditional method of mold making involved costs of up to $10,000 for a single mold and a lead time of 4-5 weeks. PepsiCo’s new hybrid molds consist of a universal metal outer mold with 3D printed internals containing the bottles geometry. This method allows PepsiCo to save money and weeks of time compared to the normal manufacturing process.
Prusa Research has recently reached its 10-year anniversary of the company. For this monumental event Josef Prusa, the founder of Prusa Research released a “Anniversary Model” of their flagship printer, the MK3S+. Limited quantities are still available at the time of writing this. Josef Prusa released a video on his company’s YouTube channel showing off the beautiful 10-year edition MK3S+ and the Prusa story over the last decade. Prusa Research hosted a charity auction for the custom one-of-a-kind machine among other items raising £32,618 (~$40,200 USD) in total for “The Sanjay Mortimer Foundation”.
Here’s the scoop - 3D scanners are devices that use advanced technology such as lasers to create a digital file of a physical object. As an accessory to a 3D printer, a 3D scanner can save users lots of time because instead of having to use digital calipers and other measuring techniques to get the specs for the item they’re going to print, they can simply scan the object and quickly get its dimensions. Like 3D printers, 3D scanners come in different sizes and price points and they’re pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it. This technology opens the door to innovation for hobbyists and professionals alike and the more accessible scanners become, more applications will be developed
Imagine taking thousands of photos of an object from every imaginable angle. That’s essentially what the lasers inside the 3D scanner do. Some 3D scanners are handheld, making them suitable for larger objects, while others can be placed on a desktop. In those models, users place the object on a platform inside the scanner and the object is rotated so it can be scanned from all angles, creating a complete picture.
It may be a bit of a stretch to call any 3D scanner “low cost” because even entry level models come with fairly high price tags. However, they’re much more affordable than the professional-grade models, which we’ll talk about in a minute. For a higher quality hobby 3D scanner, a Matter and Form V2 Portable 3D Scanner could be a great choice because it’s portable and can be folded up after use which can help prevent damage. A normal scan for this device takes about one minute, though ultra-high resolution scans may take longer. Even if the user doesn’t plan to 3D print the scanned item, the scanner can preserve the object’s dimensions digitally which would be impossible without a 3D scanner.
Professional 3D scanners can be pricey, but the quality, versatility and technology can justify the extra expense. Many times, these scanners are handheld, come with custom software, and can use a positioning target to help the software identify positions for a large scan. Professional scanners are great for business and professional use and can also be used for reverse engineering. By pairing a professional 3D scanner with an industrial 3D printer, users will be able to create nearly exact replicas of the original object.
The possible uses for a 3D scanner are seemingly limitless, but in the interest of time, we’ll go through a few of the most common applications:
3D scanners provide the bridge between the physical and digital world, linking them together and creating endless possibilities for creativity. They allow new things to be made, existing objects to be preserved and they pave the way to improve items currently in production. The future of this technology is exciting. Interested in learning more? Let the team at Ultimate 3D Printing Store help. We stock quality 3D scanners at a variety of price points and we would love to help you find the perfect model for your needs.
]]>SLS 3D Printing has the potential to open up small-scale, powder-based manufacturing at an affordable price. Today, we are going to compare the offerings of the two major desktop SLS 3D printer manufacturers, Sinterit and FormLabs.
SLS 3D printing has been around since the late 1980s, but do to patents, affordable SLS 3D printing is just coming to the forefront. Because the original patents for SLS have expired, we are seeing growing entrants into the market, especially at the under-targeted ground floor. That is where Sinterit and FormLabs come in. Both companies offer SLS at incredibly affordable prices. Traditional SLS 3D printers often cost north of an eye-watering $250,000. So 3D printers offered by Sinterit and FormLabs are a sight for sore eyes hoping to see SLS break into the mainstream.
Starting with Sinterit, Sinterit has been a leader from the beginning in affordable SLS 3D printing. The Sinterit Lisa 3D Printer and the Sinterit Lisa Pro 3D Printer are two of the most affordable SLS 3D printers you can find. They have also recently expanded their offering to include a more upscale model, the Sinterit Lisa X 3D printer, and an industrial model, the Sinterit NILS 480. With this huge variety, Sinterit has an SLS 3D printer that can meet your needs and your budget.
Sinterit is also touted for being an open material and open parameter printing platform. This means that you can print using compatible materials made by manufacturer's other than Sinterit. This flexibility can mean a lot of things for you. It can expand your range of applications to use exotic powders. It gives you the ability to purchase less expensive powders that still meet your specifications. It even gives you the ability to experiment with new materials or even develop your own for SLS 3D printing.
Moving on to FormLabs; FormLabs only has one offering, the FormLabs Fuse 1. The Fuse 1 is a strong and reliable 3D printer made by a company known for making quality products. Similarly to FormLab's SLA 3D printers, the Fuse 1 is closed material, meaning you can only use FormLabs powders in the Fuse 1. Currently, FormLab's only offers 2 powders, PA12 and PA11. With this lack of flexibility comes reliability though. Even though you can only print with PA12 and PA11, you can expect reliable results from FormLabs print settings.
Parameter | Sinterit Lisa | Sinterit Lisa Pro | Sinterit Lisa X | Sinterit NILS 480 | FormLabs Fuse 1 |
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Technology | SLS | ||||
Price | $12,990 | $17,990 | $21,990 | $59,990 | $18,499+ |
Laser Power | 5W | 5W | 30W | 30W | 10W |
Build Speed | Up to 3mm/hr | Up to 3mm/hr | 10-14mm/hr | 10-14mm/hr | Up to 10mm/hr |
Max Print Volume | 110 x 160 x 145mm | 110 x 160 x 245mm | 130 x 180 x 340mm | 200 x 200 x 330mm | 159 x 159 x 295mm |
Layer Thickness | 75-175 microns | 75-175 microns | 75-175 microns | 75-175 microns | 100 microns |
Number of Materials | 2 | 9+ | 9+ | 9+ | 3 |
Materials Include | Nylon: PA12, TPU: Flexa Grey | Nylon: PA11, PA12, PA-11 ESD Safe, PA11-CF; Polypropylene; TPU: Flexa Grey, Flexa Bright, Flexa Soft; TPE | Nylon: PA11, PA12, PA12-GF | ||
Material Refresh Rate | PA12: 22%, TPU: 0% | PA12: 22%, PA11: 33%, PA11-ESD: 60%, PA11-CF: 40%, TPUs: 0%, TPE: 10%, PP: 50% | PA12: 30%, PA11: 50%, PA12-GF: 30%-50% | ||
Open Material | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Auto Packing | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Continuous Printing System (CPS) | No | No | No | Yes | No |
Open Parameters | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Nitrogen Gas Enabled | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Sandblaster Option | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Powder Handling Station | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Accessories | Modular | Modular | Modular | Modular | Closed |
The Sinterit Lisa is the smallest and least expensive of all of the offerings listed above. It doesn't come with a lot of the bells and whistles the other machines on this list offer, but it still offers strong and reliable SLS printing. The Lisa is a great option for education and small part production.
The Sinterit Lisa Pro is one of the best value SLS printers available. At it's lower price, it still comes with most of the features the more expensive models do, such as a nitrogen enabled chamber and the ability to print with upwards of 9 materials. It does print a little slower than the following models, but it's large build volume still allows you to print larger parts or small parts in volume.
With the Sinterit Lisa X, Sinterit brought a lot of upgrades to increase throughput and end product quality. Along with the NILS 480, the Lisa X is the fastest printer on this list, printing up to 40% faster than the Fuse 1. Most jobs can be printed within 24 hours. The Lisa X also offers a huge build volume to print longer parts than any of the other compact SLS printers here.
The Sinterit NILS is Sinterit's first 3D printer targeted directly to large scale industrial use. This means it comes with a lot of features the other printers on this list don't. It also comes with a larger price tag to accomodate that. The most notable feature that the NILS 480 offers is the ability to print continuously using the 2 seperate build chambers in the same printer. After you complete the printing of your first build volume, you can remove the build chamber, and NILS will start printing the second build chamber while you process and clean the completed parts. This greatly increases printer up-time and throughput, giving you the most bang for your buck.
The FormLabs Fuse 1 was designed to take as much of the process out of your hands as possible. By closing their system off and not allowing you to modify settings or use 3rd party materials, the process of printing becomes as simple as possible. While this may limit your use of the technology, it does allow you get started quicker and easier.
Polish 3D printer manufacturer Zmorph has released their new Zmorph Fab and also announces a new focus on industrial manufacturing.
Three tools in one device for learning and prototyping, The ZMorph can do 3d printing, CNC milling, and laser engraving. All in one machine. Make your desk into a workshop with the Zmorph 3d printer, currently the most versatile 3d printer on the market. Designed for first-timers and professionals, With the heart of an industrial grade machine. This all in one 3d printer is trusted by over 120 countries and brands like Amazon, VW, United States Army, Volvo and CERN.
“We have had a very good year despite COVID,” says Zmorph’s CEO, Maciej Nawrocki. “I do not want to say that we are where we want to be, but our growth is secured as firm as never before and our strategy is solid, reliable, and backed up by investors who trust in it as strong as we do in Zmorph.”
The auto calibration feature allows for fast and easy 3d printing, even if 3d printing is new to you. With different material capabilities the Zmorph allows you to use water soluble support materials when 3d printing. The sturdy construction of this 3d printer makes it able to withstand 3d printing and cnc milling.
Zmorph Fab comes with a professional CNC worktable installed and a simple solution for mounting materials. This allows you to safely work with various shapes and sizes of different materials.
ZMorph can cut and engrave on leather, felt, laser foil, cardboard, and foamiran. All Zmorph tool heads are supported natively in the software. Changing your workflow is simple and fast with the automatic toolhead detection.
One software for 3d printing, laser cutting, laser engraving and CNC machining. Pretty nice, Right?. Switching tools only takes a few steps and no longer than a minute. This allows you to focus on your work, without extra tinkering. Try using the built in materials presets or you can create your own custom presets. The software also features CAM workflow for CNC milling and STEP operations, with the option to change tools within a single G-code, and path visualization.
The Zmorph works with almost every plastic filament currently available online like Nylon, ABS, PLA, PET-G, HIPS, PMMA, ASA, TPE, PC, PVA, PP, and also 3d prints with multi materials.
Now you can expand your manufacturing capabilities to over 50 professional materials for both subtractive manufacturing and additive manufacturing. You can get Plastic filament for 3d printing, or soft metals and hard plastics for CNC milling.
With the combination of HEPA and carbon filters you can be sure your work area will be clean of particles and fumes from 3d printing, laser cutting or engraving. The Zmorph will also notify you when to replace the dirty air filter. This all in one 3d printers is very quiet, and you can comfortably work next to the machine.
The company also has another 3d printer coming in the first quarter of 2021, called the Zmorph i500. Stay tuned for more information on this coming soon.
Zmorph Fab comes in two different bundles.
The all-in-one set includes a single extruder, cnc milling and laser tool head.
The 3d printer option is cheaper and made for people who are interested in 3d printing only.
Technical Specifications
3D printing technology |
FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) / FDM/ CNC Machining |
Toolheads |
Single Extruder Toolhead 1.75, Dual Extruder Toolhead |
Layer resolution |
0.05 - 0.4 [mm] * |
Maximum printing temperature |
250 [°C] |
Work area |
235 x 250 x 165 [mm] |
Maximum bed temperature |
115 [°C] |
3d Software |
Voxelizer |
For more specifications please visit the 3d printer manufacturers website.
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A Laser cutter offers precision and detail that would normally be tough to achieve without an industrial grade machine.
Not only can these machines cut, but they can also engrave on many different materials.
Flux offers three different laser cutters: Beamo, Beambox Compact, and Beambox Pro which allows for an even larger variety of applications.
So what is the difference between the Beamo and Beamo Pro?
When comparing the Beamo vs the Beambox Pro, each model has an increased workspace size and wattage (power), allowing for bigger and thicker objects to be cut at a faster speed.
When using Flux laser cutters, there are many options to choose from when creating and crafting. A few of the materials that can be cut or engraved are:
Load the file, Edit the art, then Laser cut!
What 3d printer files does Beam Studio support?
Beam Studio supports 3d printer files like DXF, and standard graphics files like JPG, PNG, SVG, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Inkscape, CorelDraw, and even Microsoft Word!
There is also an iOS/Android app called BeamCam that lets you edit text, vector files, modify bitmap images, arrange objects and much more.
When it comes to controlling a laser cutter, custom software like Beam Studio can be used by beginners and experts to create amazing projects like a pro!
Is Beam Studio free?
Yes, it is completely free and you can download it before you buy the laser cutter. The laser cutter software works on Windows, MacOS, and Chrome OS.
Further, features like a live camera preview, allow for ease-of-use with the ability to drag and align an image directly onto an object for perfect placement.
Flux laser cutters are equipped with a CO2 laser. In combination with a sturdy frame, high precision is always the standard.
Beamo is a 30 watt laser cutter which is diverse and has a small footprint. Flux says it is “The World's Smallest CO2 Laser Cutter”. Due to the affordable price this high powered cutter is perfect for many different uses such as hobby enthusiasts, education and schools, business, and crafters. Can Beamo cut metal? Currently the laser power levels are not high enough to cut metal. But Beamo can etch on anodized aluminum and stainless steel with a specialized coating. The Beambox Pro further down on the page can engrave on select metals.
The Beambox Compact is equipped with a 40 watt laser cutter, allowing it to cut thicker materials and perform faster laser cutting. The Beambox Compact can cut a sheet of material as big as: 15.7” x 14.7”
The biggest, most powerful, and fastest Flux laser cutter is the Beambox Pro. It can cut thick materials and engrave on some metals. It has a work area of 23.6” x 14.7”, and can cut/engrave at fast speeds with its 50 watt laser, while still maintaining outstanding detail and quality.
The perfect partner for a laser cutter!
The Beam Air minimizes particles and fumes that are emitted by the process of the CO2 laser cutting.
The Beam Air also allows for laser cutters to be used indoors without having to worry about running a hose to the outdoors. Inside the Beam Air, there are four main filters that extract fumes. Additionally, a user can control the level of power on the Beam Air using a knob. The Beam Air can be used with any Flux laser cutter, including most other laser cutters as well.
Experience the ability to engrave on curved surfaces with the rotary add-on.
Since Flux laser cutters can engrave on glass, stone, and anodized aluminum, commonly round objects such as water glasses, coffee mugs, or anodized aluminum reusable water bottles can all be engraved.
Each Flux laser cutter includes a USB WIFI antenna for wireless control. While the laser cutters can also be controlled through an Ethernet cable, having the option of WIFI allows for more flexibility and accessibility.
]]>The Ultimaker 2+ Connect is your reliable first step into the world of easy 3d printing. Simply unbox, connect three components, then 3d print! Ultimaker makes it easy to produce quality 3d printed objects.
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Start 3d printing the Ultimaker way with the Ultimaker 2+ Connect, ideal for novice users to experts.
The Ultimaker 2+ Connect is your reliable first step into the world of easy 3d printing. Simply unbox, connect three components, then 3d print! Ultimaker makes it easy to produce quality 3d printed objects.
The Ultimaker 2+ Connect has a cost effective price suitable for consumers and businesses, while boasting a wide range of connectivity, integration, and reliability.
With networking capabilities and an easy touchscreen interface, the new Ultimaker 2+ Connect is your reliable, easy-to-use 3D printer right from the start! At home, your business, or school, sending 3d jobs to the 2+ Connect is a breeze.
So what are the new features and capabilities of this 3d printer?
Lets dive into it below!
Key Features:
Combine the already extraordinary features of the Ultimaker 2+ Connect with the 2+ Connect’s Air Manager for a fully enclosed, filtered 3D printer.
The Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager helps prevent particles from floating into the exterior workspace, it also encloses the printer to retain heat, allowing the Ultimaker to print hard-to-use materials.
Whether it’s for prototyping with high precision, replication and producing finished objects, or hobby use and projects abroad, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect delivers incredible quality results, right out of the box. This is the real print-and-go machine.
For every action, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect 2.4" color touchscreen gives you intuitive control and step-by-step assistance. Changing material, adjusting the build plate, or checking your print status are just a tap away.
Whether Wi-Fi or Ethernet, cloud 3D printing allows remote file transfer with added security from anywhere in the world. In addition, this printer has the option for enhanced safety with an Air Manager upgrade.
All Ultimaker 2+ Connect printers will require a firmware update and the newest version of Cura (available now as of November 3rd 2020)
With Ultimaker Marketplace you can customize your slicing experience with plugins (including CAD integration) for a simpler 3D printing workflow.
With Ultimaker Digital Factory you can share the Ultimaker 2+ Connect with your co-workers to increase uptime. Then remotely monitor your print job to know when it's complete.
The Ultimaker 2+ Connect requires little attention. Less than 20 minutes per month. Anybody can perform maintenance without the need for special tools.
With a hardware installation that takes minutes and on-screen guidance at every step, setting up the Ultimaker 2+ Connect is easy. It also features a more ergonomic feeder lever and improved assisted bed leveling.
There's nothing better than waking up to a successful print. Thanks to a stiffer build platform and rigorously tested material profiles, you can trust the Ultimaker 2+ Connect to print reliably overnight or over the weekend.
Ultimaker offers the widest material choice on the market. With an open filament system, you can always find the right material properties for your application – from stunning aesthetics to wear resistance or flexibility.
The products below are also available for the Ultimaker 2+ Connect but sold separately.
The optional Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager gives you more confidence and setup flexibility. Designed to increase user safety simply and effectively, it removes up to 95% of ultrafine particles and shields users from hot and moving components.
For more air quality peace of mind, the Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager includes a single-speed fan to efficiently pull air through a large EPA filter. This gives you the flexibility to install multiple printers in more locations.
The Ultimaker 2+ Connect Air Manager fully encloses the build chamber for a more stable printing environment and to prevent anyone from touching hot and moving components.
3D Printer that work - The Ultimaker brand line is an award winning 3d printer that is robust, reliable, and easy to use. These 3d printers deliver quality parts time after time. Designed and tested to run 24/7 they allow you to achieve the results you expect.
3D Software - Trusted by millions of users across 14 languages, Ultimaker Cura (free download) integrates with any workflow through Ultimaker Marketplace plugins. Then you can scale up production with Ultimaker digital factory to create more 3d prints. Or Use the premium software Ultimaker Essentials to keep your business up to date with the latest 3d software
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Flux offers three different laser cutters: Beamo, Beambox Compact, and Beambox Pro allowing for an even larger variety of applications. When comparing from Beamo to Beambox Pro, each model has an increased workspace size and wattage (power), allowing for bigger and thicker objects to be cut at a quicker speed.
When using a Flux laser cutter, there are many options to choose from when creating and crafting. A few of the many materials that can be cut or engraved are:
Leather Acrylic Wood Cardboard Glass Anodized Aluminum Fabric Stone/Tile Silicone Paper
When it comes to controlling a laser cutter, Flux laser cutters and their custom software known as Beam Studio can be used by beginners through experts to create amazing projects like a pro! Further, features like a live camera preview, allow for ease-of-use with the ability to drag and align an image directly onto an object for perfect placement.
Beamo is a 30-watt laser cutter that is diverse and has a small footprint. Due to the affordable price of $1899, this high powered laser cutter is a perfect entry point for many different users such as a hobbyist, educational institutions, businesses, and manufacturers.
The Beambox Compact is equipped with a 40-watt laser cutter, allowing for it to cut thicker materials and perform the cuts and engravings faster. The Beambox Compact can cut a sheet of material as big as 15.7” x 14.7”
The biggest, most powerful, and fastest Flux laser cutter is the Beambox Pro. It can cut thick materials, has a work area of 23.6” x 14.7”, and can cut engrave at fast speeds with its 50-watt laser, while still maintaining outstanding detail and quality.
Flux laser cutters are equipped with a CO2 laser. In combination with a sturdy frame, high precision is always the standard.
The perfect partner for a laser cutter! The Beam Air minimizes particles and fumes that are emitted by the process of laser cutting. The Beam Air also allows for laser cutters to be used indoors without having to worry about running a hose to the outdoors. Inside the Beam Air, there are four main filters that extract fumes. Additionally, a user is able to control the level of power on the Beam Air using a knob. The Beam Air can be used with any Flux laser cutter, including most other laser cutters as well.
Experience the ability to engrave on curved surfaces with the rotary add- on. Since Flux laser cutters can engrave on glass, stone, and anodized aluminum, commonly round objects such as water glasses, coffee mugs, or anodized aluminum reusable water bottles can all be engraved.
Each Flux laser cutter includes a signal antenna for easy control via WIFI. While the laser cutters can also be controlled through an Ethernet cable, having the option of WIFI allows for much more flexibility and accessibility.
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3D printing has been used in the process of creating jewelry even before the time of high-quality wax resins. Makers have been utilizing printers and unique models to create stunning pieces. The various materials and associated characteristics allow makers to produce a variety of accessories on the same machine! The development of high-quality wax resin that won’t produce ash or residue during burnout has lead to widespread knowledge of investment casting. Investment casting jewelry has been increasingly adopted due to the preservation of traditional look and feel, in exponentially less time. 3D printed jewelry is starting to become mainstream. Let’s dive in and take a closer look at this new technological revolution.
Choosing the right 3D printer is very important in producing quality 3D printed jewelry. For this, you have two routes to go – either get an FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) or (Stereolithography) SLA printer. For some designs, an FDM printer may be more appropriate. At the top is a group of flexible bracelets and here a festive ring available on thingiverse for nearly a decade. FDM printing allows for blended filaments which allows you to print jewelry pieces in various colors or transition filaments. FDM printers can use a mixture of plastic and metal to create unique accessories. FDM printing also allows you to print finished jewelry pieces right on your desktop.
An SLA 3D printer on the other hand allows you to create extremely fine details in your wax castings and can product at bulk vs one at a time as is done on an FDM machine. What used to take several hours if not days can now be accomplished in a fraction of the time. SLA 3D printers are the most commonly used machines in jewelry making because they allow for complex models, very detailed features and they can be printed with special materials. SLA printers handle special materials like wax, used in the metal casting process, much better than FDM printers.
The casting process usually starts with 3D printing your 3D model in wax using an SLA 3D Printer. The SLA 3D printer uses a wax-like resin as printing material and allows for much finer details than you can get with an FDM 3D Printer. Next, one or more wax sprues will be attached to your model. Then your model will be attached by the sprue to a wax ‘tree’, together with several other models. The tree is then placed in a flask and covered in a fine plaster. When the plaster solidifies, it forms the mold for casting the metal. The plaster mold is then put in an oven and heated for several hours to the point where the wax is completely burned out.
Here at U3DPS when we make 3D printed jewelry in our lab, we primarily use BlueCast or Resinworks 3D resin’s. We find it important to use high quality material to ensure we get amazing pieces, with no gas or ash from burnout, meaning there is barely any postproduction after.
Jewelers spend countless hours carving, casting, and finishing the beautiful and intricately detailed jewelry pieces they create. In an effort to make production quicker and easier, many jewelers have turned to 3D Printing technology. With a few clicks of the mouse and a push of a button, jewelers are now able to print out finely detailed wax castings in a fraction of the time.
Below we compare our picks for best resin 3D printer for jewelry. Starting with our pick for best overall, the Phrozen Sonic 4K 2022 is packed with helpful features and is a fantastic machine. If you are on a budget and have no need for the worthwhile added features the Phrozen Sonic 4K is a great option. Lastly a machine that we are very excited about is the FlashForge Hunter-S which is a DLP style resin printer, capable of being tuned to 12.5 micron resolution!
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Operation | 5in Touch Panel |
Slicer Software | Phrozen Dental Synergy Slicer |
Connectivity | USB | Ethernet | WIFI |
Technology | Resin 3D Printer - LCD Type |
Light Source | 405nam ParaLED Matrix 3.0 |
XY Resolution | 35µm |
Layer Thickness | 0.01-0.30mm |
Maximum Printing Speed | 90mm/ hour |
Power Requirement | AC100-240V~50/60Hz |
Printer Size | 25 x 25 x 33 cm (9.84 x 9.84 x 13 in) |
Print Volume | 13.4 x 7.5 x 20 cm (5.27 x 2.95 x 7.87 in) |
Printer Weight | 14.9 kg (32.84 lbs) |
Details | |
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Operation | 5in Touch Panel |
Slicer Software | Chitubox |
Connectivity | USB | Ethernet |
Technology | Resin 3D Printer - LCD Type |
Light Source | 405nam ParaLED Matrix 3.0 |
XY Resolution | 35µm |
Layer Thickness | 0.01-0.30mm |
Maximum Printing Speed | 90mm/ hour |
Power Requirement | AC100-240V~50/60Hz |
Printer Size | 26 x 23 x 46 cm (10.23 x 9.05 x 18.11 in) |
Print Volume | 13.4 x 7.5 x 20 cm (5.27 x 2.95 x 7.87 in) |
Printer Weight | 14.5 kg (31.96 lbs) |
Details | |
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Operation | 3.5 colorful IPS touch screen |
Slicer Software | FlashDLPrint |
Connectivity | Thumb Drive / USB Cable / Wi-Fi |
Technology | Resin 3D Printer - DLP Type Texas Instruments DLP® |
Light Source | 405nm LED |
XY Resolution | 75 μm |
Layer Thickness | 0.01-0.30mm |
Printing Speed | 10-30mm/h |
Power Requirement | 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 1A |
Printer Size | 36 x 31 x 56.5 cm (14.2 x 12.6 x 22.1 in) |
Print Volume | 14.4 x 8.1 x 15 cm (5.69 x 3.2 x 5.9 in) |
Printer Weight | 17.8 kg (39.24 lbs) |