There are plenty of models on the market these days at a variety of sizes and price points. We’ve assembled a few that we think are worth your investment and allow you to increase your options as you increase your knowledge. Keeping up is key in the world of 3D printing, and we think these pull off that trick well.
Enhanced user experience
If you want a sturdy intro into the World of 3D Printers, this one is a great place to start. A self-developed Silent Motherboard is exactly what it sounds like (or doesn’t): a quiet, stable, and ultimately faster printing. A concealed power supply assures safety. The Carborundum Glass Platform facilitates quicker heat up and wards against warping. And a rotary knob on the extruder is a nice add, making it easier to load and feed filament.
A gateway model
With its open-sourced community of contributors, students or even adults new to this form, this model – which still includes the “Resume Print” technology of its more elaborate models – is the perfect gateway into the world of robotics and machinery. We appreciate how it is supported by Creality with lifetime technical assistance, a staple of this long-standing company.
Versatility in a snap
The Snapmaker 2.0 modular 3-in-1 3D printer is anything you want it to be, meaning it can be tailored to the needs of hobbyists as adeptly as it can for those in the architect, engineering, and designer fields. Changing its modules is a quick and simple process, allowing functionality that goes way beyond a 3D print. Laser engraving, cutting, modules, and add-ons give this printer staying power. And its three size models allow you to hone its use.
Easy to build on
One critical feature that Voxelab and others on this list have is the Resume Printing feature. Frankly, the industry needs to come up with a more apt description of this, such as Continuation Printing or any word that doesn’t conjure up the idea of printing resumes to those entering the market for the first time. It is, of course, the printer’s ability to continue printing if power is accidentally cut off during printing, and then turned back on, without any drop in quality. Voxelab’s Aquila 3D delivers here glitch-free. It’s also fast heating with a carbon crystal silicon glass plate providing strong bonding, preventing the printing model from warping.
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