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
7.6. UltiMaker S3
The UltiMaker S3 is a versatile 3D printer suitable for both businesses and home use. It allows for dual-material printing using two extruders. Equipped with a material sensor, it always alerts the user when the printing filament is running low. The advanced heated bed ensures precise first-layer printing without the need for constant monitoring.
It also features a touchscreen display for streamlined operation and offers full network connectivity via LAN or Wi-Fi.
Technical Specifications:
- Maximum Print Size: 230 x 190 x 200 mm
- Nozzle: 0.25 – 0.8 mm
- Filament Diameter: 2.85 mm
- Supported Materials: PLA, Tough PLA, Nylon, ABS, CPE, CPE+, PC, TPU 95A, PP, PVA, and more
- Maximum Print Speed: < 24 mm³/s
- Maximum Nozzle Temperature: 280 °C
- Bed Temperature: 20-140 °C
- Extruder: 2 extruders
- Print Surface: Glass
- Printer Dimensions: 394 x 489 x 637 cm (X×Y×Z)
- Weight: 14.4 kg
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