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
7.4. UltiMaker S5
This is an enhanced model based on the S3 printer, which utilizes all its positive features and further improves upon them. The printer is intended for more experienced users and businesses. A visible difference is the larger print area, as well as automatic bed leveling with multi-point probing to eliminate deviations during printing. The material runout sensor has also been improved to ensure precise reattachment when changing or replenishing the printing filament.
Technical Specifications:
- Maximum Print Size: 330 x 240 x 300 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 others
- Maximum Print Speed: < 24 mm³/s
- Nozzle Temperature: 180-280 °C
- Bed Temperature: 20-140 °C
- Extruder: 2 easily interchangeable extruders
- Print Surface: Glass
- Printer Dimensions: 495 x 585 x 780 cm (X×Y×Z)
- Weight: 20.6 kg
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Source: UltiMaker S5: Reliability at scale