I’ve seen a lot of high-performing, sub-$1,000 printers on the market, but what sets apart $2,000 machines — like the Felix 3.1 — is robust construction. Solid Structure Linear rails add stability. I wouldn’t think twice about running this machine at higher speeds. The high-temp, direct drive extruders are also suitable for materials beyond PLA […]
The Ultimaker 3 retains the precise, reliable prints of its predecessors, while adding dual extrusion, Wi-Fi/LAN, and active bed leveling. Since Ultimaker is firmly established, there’s a wealth of information and support available. What’s New The dual extruders are a welcome addition. One application is to use the AA nozzle to extrude PLA for the […]
SeeMeCNC’s Hacker H2 kit isn’t for the faint of heart, but it will satisfy users who like getting their hands dirty customizing their printer. Open Arms The kit ships with two different length sets of delta arms: Orion (178mm) and Rostock (290mm). By swapping the arms, you can get either taller or wider prints. A […]
While the Felix Pro 2 is more expensive than many, it comes with lots of features to make printing faster, more accurate, and more pleasant. Mind the Gaps The easy to run, four-point auto-leveling system makes sure the new bed is calibrated and ready to go. Prints were generally good but issues with temporary extruder […]
The CraftBot XL is a good plug-and-play solution. The printing quality was great and the prints were fairly quick. Material Options The XL comes equipped with a .04 nozzle with a max resolution of 100 microns. The XL uses the company’s CraftWare slicing software, and slicing files was easy and straightforward. The XL can handle […]
The latest MakerGear offering is its new flagship product, the M3. The steel frame combined with CNC-machined aluminum parts riding on linear rails provides a locked-in motion system that is rugged and reliable. New features include an upgraded hot end, the possibility of independent dual extrusion, and a built-in custom OctoPrint installation that comes stock […]
The Dremel 3D45 is a new and improved version of last year’s 3D40. It has the same build space and physical size with more features and functionality. Fresh Features The new removable heated glass build plate and upgraded extruder nozzle allow for printing in ABS and nylon. A new cloud slicer lets you remotely access […]
