3D printers
There are many brands of 3D printers on the market that vary in performance, prices, features, and print quality. It's not easy to determine a single brand that would be the best for all users because everyone has different needs and requirements.
Here are some of the top brands of 3D printers that are currently available:
- Prusa Research - a Czech brand that offers excellent 3D printers with advanced features and performance, as well as outstanding customer service.
- Creality - a Chinese brand that offers affordable 3D printers with good performance and functionality for home use and small-scale manufacturing.
- Ultimaker - a Dutch company that manufactures reliable and precise 3D printers with high print quality and a wide range of printing materials.
- Anycubic - a Chinese company, their printers are known for their wide range of printers and accessories, offering high quality and availability at competitive prices.
7. FDM printers
7.8. Original Prusa Mini+
The Original Prusa Mini is a compact version of the MK3S printer, where the manufacturer aims to provide as many features as possible in a small footprint and at the lowest possible cost. The print bed has dimensions of 18x18x18 cm, with Ethernet and optional Wi-Fi connectivity. It also features quiet 2209 Trinamic drivers. The printer is suitable for beginners as well as experienced users and businesses.
Technical Specifications:
- Maximum Print Size: 180 x 180 x 180 mm
- Layer Height: 0.05 – 0.25 mm
- Nozzle: 0.4mm as standard, wide range of supported nozzles available
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
- Supported Materials: Wide range of thermoplastics, including PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC (polycarbonate), CPE, PVA/BVOH, PVB, HIPS, PP (polypropylene), Flex, nGen, Nylon, Woodfill, and more
- Max. Print Speed: 200+ mm/s
- Maximum Nozzle Temperature: 280 °C
- Maximum Bed Temperature: 100 °C
- Extruder: Bowden system with 3:1 gearing
- Print Surface: Removable magnetic spring steel sheets with various textures, heated bed with corner cold compensation
- Printer Dimensions (without filament and external power supply): 38×33×38 cm (X×Y×Z)
- Weight: 11 kg
