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Creality Ender 3
Price: $199.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:09 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Creality Ender 3 Pro
Price: $246.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:37 PST - Details
Width: 8.6 inch
Height: 9.8 inch
Depth: 8.6 inch
Anycubic Kobra Max
Price: $749.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:37 PST - Details
Width: 17.72 inch
Height: 15.75 inch
Depth: 15.75 inch
Anycubic Kobra
Price: $319.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:08 PST - Details
Width: 8.7 inch
Height: 9.8 inch
Depth: 8.7 inch
Creality Ender 3X
Price: $399.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:35 PST - Details
Width: 8. 7 inch
Height: 9.8 inch
Depth: 8.7 inch
Voxelab Aquila
Price: $199.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:35 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Flashforge Adventurer 3
Price: $369.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:07 PST - Details
Width: 5.9 inch
Height: 5.9 inch
Depth: 5.9 inch
Anycubic Photon
Price: $449.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:38 PST - Details
Width: 4.5 inch
Height: 6.1 inch
Depth: 2.5 inch
Anycubic Photon Mono 4K
Price: $279.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 09:51 PST - Details
Width: 5.2 inch
Height: 6.5 inch
Depth: 3.14 inch
Anycubic Photon M3 Max
Price: $1299.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 07:44 PST - Details
Width: 11.8 inch
Height: 11.7 inch
Depth: 6.46 inch
Elegoo Mars 2 Pro
Price: $213.
99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 04:03 PST - Details
Width: 5.08 inch
Height: 6.3 inch
Depth: 3.15 inch
Elegoo Saturn
Price: $379.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:54 PST - Details
Width: 7.55 inch
Height: 7.87 inch
Depth: 4.72 inch
Elegoo Saturn 2
Price: $670.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:54 PST - Details
Width: 8.62 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 4.85 inch
Anycubic Vyper
Price: $429.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:37 PST - Details
Width: 9.64 inch
Height: 10.23 inch
Depth: 9.64 inch
Voxelab Aquila X2
Price: $179.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:37 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Toybox
Price: $349.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:51 PST - Details
Width: 2.75 inch
Height: 3.54 inch
Depth: 3.15 inch
Anycubic Photon M3
Price: $319.
99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 04:22 PST - Details
Width: 7.1 inch
Height: 6.4 inch
Depth: 4 inch
Voxelab Aquila C2
Price: $165.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 04:10 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Voxelab Aquila S2
Price: $199.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:32 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.45 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Phrozen Sonic Mini
Price: $129.99 as of Dec 15, 2022, 23:42 PST - Details
Width: 4.7 inch
Height: 5.1 inch
Depth: 2.6 inch
Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K
Price: $499.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 09:51 PST - Details
Width: 5.2 inch
Height: 5.1 inch
Depth: 2.9 inch
Voxelab Aries
Price: $249.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:37 PST - Details
Width: 7.87 inch
Height: 7.87 inch
Depth: 7.
87 inch
Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo
Price: $319.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 09:02 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Flashforge Adventurer 3 Pro
Price: $399.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:09 PST - Details
Width: 5.9 inch
Height: 5.9 inch
Depth: 5.9 inch
Creality Ender-5 S1
Price: $579.99 as of Dec 15, 2022, 21:40 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 11.02 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Creality Ender 3 V2
Price: $279.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:37 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Qidi Tech X-Plus
Price: $699.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 11:43 PST - Details
Width: 10.6 inch
Height: 7.9 inch
Depth: 7.9 inch
Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro
Price: $499.
00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:36 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 10.63 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Prusa i3 MK3S+
Price: $949.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 10:30 PST - Details
Width: 9.84 inch
Height: 8.3 inch
Depth: 8.3 inch
Flashforge Finder 3
Price: $499.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:11 PST - Details
Width: 7.48 inch
Height: 7.87 inch
Depth: 7.68 inch
Monoprice Voxel
Price: $397.82 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:12 PST - Details
Width: 5.9 inch
Height: 5.9 inch
Depth: 5.9 inch
Creality Ender 5 Pro
Price: $399.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:18 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 11.81 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Sovol SV04
Price: $559.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:52 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 15.75 inch
Depth: 11.
81 inch
Voxelab Proxima 8.9 Pro
Price: $197.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 17:40 PST - Details
Width: 7.56 inch
Height: 7.87 inch
Depth: 4.72 inch
Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K
Price: $619.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 01:02 PST - Details
Width: 7.76 inch
Height: 9.65 inch
Depth: 4.8 inch
Flsun Super Racer SR
Price: $569.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:50 PST - Details
Width: 10.24 inch
Height: 12.99 inch
Depth: 10.24 inch
Creality Ender 3 S1
Price: $399.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 10:07 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 10.63 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Creality Ender 5 Plus
Price: $599.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:02 PST - Details
Width: 13.77 inch
Height: 15.74 inch
Depth: 13.77 inch
Qidi Tech i-Mate S
Price: $399.
00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:12 PST - Details
Width: 10.23 inch
Height: 7.87 inch
Depth: 7.87 inch
Lotmaxx Shark V3
Price: $499.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 04:10 PST - Details
Width: 9.25 inch
Height: 10.43 inch
Depth: 9.25 inch
Creality CR-10 Mini
Price: $729.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:59 PST - Details
Width: 11.8 inch
Height: 11.8 inch
Depth: 8.6 inch
Creality CR-10S
Price: $329.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 07:44 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 15.74 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Sovol SV01
Price: $179.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 22:20 PST - Details
Width: 9.44 inch
Height: 11.81 inch
Depth: 11.02 inch
Creality Ender 3 S1 Plus
Price: $549.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:51 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 11.
81 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
BIBO2 Touch Laser X
Price: $528.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:00 PST - Details
Width: 8.4 inch
Height: 6.3 inch
Depth: 7.3 inch
Creality CR-10
Price: $459.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:24 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 15.74 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Original Prusa i3 MK3S
Price: $1299.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 18:59 PST - Details
Width: 9.84 inch
Height: 8.3 inch
Depth: 8.3 inch
Qidi Tech X-Max
Price: $999.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 15:49 PST - Details
Width: 11.8 inch
Height: 11.8 inch
Depth: 9.8 inch
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K
Price: $599.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:54 PST - Details
Width: 8.58 inch
Height: 9.25 inch
Depth: 4.84 inch
Monoprice MP Select Mini
Price: $211.
09 as of Dec 16, 2022, 11:44 PST - Details
Width: 4.7 inch
Height: 4.7 inch
Depth: 4.7 inch
Longer LK5 Pro
Price: $369.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:36 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 15.75 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Elegoo Saturn S
Price: $435.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:19 PST - Details
Width: 7.72 inch
Height: 8.27 inch
Depth: 4.8 inch
FlashForge Creator Pro
Price: $399.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:12 PST - Details
Width: 8.9 inch
Height: 5.7 inch
Depth: 5.9 inch
Flashforge Adventurer 3C
Price: $289.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 09:51 PST - Details
Width: 5.9 inch
Height: 5.9 inch
Depth: 5.9 inch
Anet Storm G1
Price: $179.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:09 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.
66 inch
Flashforge Foto 6.0
Price: $109.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:55 PST - Details
Width: 5.12 inch
Height: 6.1 inch
Depth: 3.07 inch
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2
Price: $469.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:35 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 15.75 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Flashforge Foto 8.9
Price: $199.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:37 PST - Details
Width: 7.6 inch
Height: 7.9 inch
Depth: 4.7 inch
XYZprinting da Vinci Mini
Price: $199.95 as of Dec 16, 2022, 07:39 PST - Details
Width: 5.9 inch
Height: 5.9 inch
Depth: 5.9 inch
Sovol SV02
Price: $279.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:37 PST - Details
Width: 9.44 inch
Height: 11.81 inch
Depth: 11.02 inch
Flashforge Creator Pro 2
Price: $649.
00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 11:43 PST - Details
Width: 7.87 inch
Height: 5.9 inch
Depth: 5.82 inch
Qidi Tech i-Fast
Price: $2499.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 11:42 PST - Details
Width: 14.17 inch
Height: 12.6 inch
Depth: 9.84 inch
Flashforge Adventurer 4
Price: $799.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 15:48 PST - Details
Width: 8.67 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 7.87 inch
Creality Ender 5 Plus
Price: $639.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:09 PST - Details
Width: 13.78 inch
Height: 15.74 inch
Depth: 13.78 inch
Mingda Magician X
Price: $349.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:19 PST - Details
Width: 9.06 inch
Height: 10.24 inch
Depth: 9.06 inch
Creality Ender 6
Price: $569.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 19:01 PST - Details
Width: 9.84 inch
Height: 15.
75 inch
Depth: 9.84 inch
Tronxy X5SA
Price: $429.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 07:29 PST - Details
Width: 13 inch
Height: 15.74 inch
Depth: 13 inch
Geeetech Mizar S
Price: $429.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:07 PST - Details
Width: 10.04 inch
Height: 10.24 inch
Depth: 10.04 inch
Longer Orange 30
Price: $288.92 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:55 PST - Details
Width: 4.72 inch
Height: 6.69 inch
Depth: 2.68 inch
Snapmaker 2.0 A350T
Price: $1169.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:05 PST - Details
Width: 12.6 inch
Height: 13 inch
Depth: 13.78 inch
Snapmaker 2.0 F350
Price: $1199.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:24 PST - Details
Width: 12.6 inch
Height: 13 inch
Depth: 13.78 inch
Sovol SV03
Price: $389.
00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:20 PST - Details
Width: 13.78 inch
Height: 15.75 inch
Depth: 13.78 inch
Fokoos Odin-5 F3
Price: $349.98 as of Dec 16, 2022, 07:55 PST - Details
Width: 9.25 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 9.25 inch
Creality Halot One Plus
Price: $398.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:12 PST - Details
Width: 6.77 inch
Height: 6.29 inch
Depth: 4.01 inch
JGAURORA A5S
Price: $329.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:37 PST - Details
Width: 12 inch
Height: 12.6 inch
Depth: 12 inch
Creality Ender 3 Max
Price: $279.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:29 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 13.38 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Flsun QQ-S
Price: $399.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:19 PST - Details
Width: 10.04 inch
Height: 14.17 inch
Depth: 10.
04 inch
JGMAKER Magic
Price: $169.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 11:44 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Qidi Tech X-CF Pro
Price: $1849.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 04:15 PST - Details
Width: 11.8 inch
Height: 11.8 inch
Depth: 9.8 inch
Creality 3DPrintMill CR-30
Price: $983.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 02:10 PST - Details
Width: 7.87 inch
Height: 6.69 inch
Depth: Infinite inch
Elegoo Mars 2
Price: $335.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 07:44 PST - Details
Width: 5.1 inch
Height: 5.9 inch
Depth: 3.1 inch
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K
Price: $499.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:54 PST - Details
Width: 7.87 inch
Height: 8.66 inch
Depth: 4.92 inch
Flashforge Adventurer 4 Lite
Price: $499.
00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:09 PST - Details
Width: 8.67 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 7.87 inch
Monoprice Delta Pro
Price: $1724.83 as of Dec 15, 2022, 14:27 PST - Details
Width: 10.63 inch
Height: 11.81 inch
Depth: 10.63 inch
Creality CR-6 SE
Price: $364.99 as of Dec 15, 2022, 23:41 PST - Details
Width: 9.25 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 9.25 inch
Anycubic Photon M3 Plus
Price: $668.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:54 PST - Details
Width: 9.6 inch
Height: 7.8 inch
Depth: 4.8 inch
MakerBot Replicator+
Price: $2099.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:36 PST - Details
Width: 7.6 inch
Height: 6.5 inch
Depth: 11.6 inch
Dremel Digilab 3D40 Flex
Price: $1499.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 00:36 PST - Details
Width: 10.03 inch
Height: 6.
69 inch
Depth: 6.1 inch
XYZprinting da Vinci Jr. 1.0 A Pro
Price: $199.95 as of Dec 15, 2022, 15:48 PST - Details
Width: 6.9 inch
Height: 6.9 inch
Depth: 6.9 inch
BIQU B1
Price: $179.99 as of Dec 15, 2022, 21:40 PST - Details
Width: 9.25 inch
Height: 10.63 inch
Depth: 9.25 inch
Cubicon Prime
Price: $399.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 04:23 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.25 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Dremel DigiLab 3D45
Price: $2100.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 00:36 PST - Details
Width: 10 inch
Height: 6.7 inch
Depth: 6 inch
Anycubic Photon Mono SE
Price: $499.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:37 PST - Details
Width: 5.12 inch
Height: 6.3 inch
Depth: 3.07 inch
SainSmart INFI-20 Belt
Price: $489.
99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:45 PST - Details
Width: 7.87 inch
Height: 7.09 inch
Depth: Infinite inch
TwoTrees SP-5 CoreXY
Price: $459.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 04:25 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 13.78 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Creality Ender 3 Max Neo
Price: $389.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 16:08 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 12.6 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Flsun Q5
Price: $269.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 21:57 PST - Details
Width: 7.87 inch
Height: 7.87 inch
Depth: 7.87 inch
Kywoo Tycoon Max
Price: $519.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:36 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 9.05 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Monoprice Joule
Price: $199.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:08 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.
84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Monoprice MP10
Price: $329.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 07:44 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 15.74 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Anet A8 Plus
Price: $259.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:36 PST - Details
Width: 11.8 inch
Height: 13.8 inch
Depth: 11.8 inch
Monoprice Maker Ultimate 2
Price: $449.99 as of Dec 15, 2022, 17:06 PST - Details
Width: 7.9 inch
Height: 5.9 inch
Depth: 5.9 inch
Silhouette Alta Plus
Price: $299.99 as of Dec 15, 2022, 17:40 PST - Details
Width: 4.88 inch
Height: 5.11 inch
Depth: 4.88 inch
FlashForge Dreamer
Price: $858.28 as of Dec 15, 2022, 14:11 PST - Details
Width: 9 inch
Height: 5.9 inch
Depth: 5.9 inch
Flashforge Creator Pro 3
Price: $3499.
00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 14:28 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 7.87 inch
Depth: 9.84 inch
Longer Orange 10
Price: $195.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:08 PST - Details
Width: 3.86 inch
Height: 5.5 inch
Depth: 2.17 inch
Longer LK4
Price: $452.62 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:08 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Elegoo Jupiter
Price: $1300.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 19:02 PST - Details
Width: 10.94 inch
Height: 11.81 inch
Depth: 6.14 inch
Monoprice MP Mini
Price: $161.45 as of Dec 15, 2022, 19:27 PST - Details
Width: 4.6 inch
Height: 4.3 inch
Depth: 2.6 inch
ADIMLab Gantry I3 Plus
Price: $449.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 07:24 PST - Details
Width: 12.2 inch
Height: 16.14 inch
Depth: 12.
2 inch
Weedo X40
Price: $569.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 09:29 PST - Details
Width: 11.8 inch
Height: 15.8 inch
Depth: 11.8 inch
Monoprice MP10 Mini
Price: $239.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:36 PST - Details
Width: 7.87 inch
Height: 7.08 inch
Depth: 7.87 inch
Flashforge Guider II
Price: $999.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:13 PST - Details
Width: 11 inch
Height: 11.8 inch
Depth: 9.8 inch
Geeetech A20M
Price: $597.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:08 PST - Details
Width: 10.04 inch
Height: 10.04 inch
Depth: 10.04 inch
Lotmaxx Shark V2
Price: $399.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:52 PST - Details
Width: 9.25 inch
Height: 10.43 inch
Depth: 9.25 inch
He3D K280
Price: $329.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 01:32 PST - Details
Width: 11.
02 inch
Height: 23.62 inch
Depth: 11.02 inch
JGMAKER Artist-D Pro
Price: $499.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:06 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 13.38 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Sindoh 3DWOX 1
Price: $1461.92 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:19 PST - Details
Width: 8.26 inch
Height: 7.67 inch
Depth: 7.87 inch
Flashforge Guider IIS
Price: $1525.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 14:24 PST - Details
Width: 11.02 inch
Height: 11.81 inch
Depth: 9.84 inch
Creality CR-10 V2
Price: $763.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:00 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 15.75 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
LulzBot Mini 2
Price: $2039.74 as of Dec 15, 2022, 19:02 PST - Details
Width: 6.3 inch
Height: 7.09 inch
Depth: 6.3 inch
Geeetech A10M
Price: $729.
99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:08 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 10.23 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Artillery Genius Pro
Price: $399.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:12 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Raise3D Pro2 Plus
Price: $4999.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:00 PST - Details
Width: 12 inch
Height: 23.8 inch
Depth: 12 inch
Anet ET4
Price: $356.20 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:54 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.66 inch
Raise3D Pro3 Plus
Price: $7599.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 14:27 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 23.82 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Longer LK4 Pro
Price: $449.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 11:42 PST - Details
Width: 8.66 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 8.
66 inch
Tenlog TL-D3 Pro
Price: $499.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:05 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 13.78 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Raise3D Pro2
Price: $3999.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 14:28 PST - Details
Width: 12 inch
Height: 11.8 inch
Depth: 12 inch
Dremel 3D40 Idea Builder 2.0
Price: $1519.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:07 PST - Details
Width: 10 inch
Height: 6.7 inch
Depth: 6 inch
Geeetech A20T
Price: $798.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 08:23 PST - Details
Width: 9.84 inch
Height: 9.84 inch
Depth: 9.84 inch
Creality CR-200B
Price: $475.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 12:10 PST - Details
Width: 7.87 inch
Height: 7.87 inch
Depth: 7.87 inch
Creality Halot-Sky
Price: $849.
00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:55 PST - Details
Width: 7.56 inch
Height: 7.87 inch
Depth: 4.72 inch
Raise3D Pro3
Price: $5599.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:52 PST - Details
Width: 11.81 inch
Height: 11.81 inch
Depth: 11.81 inch
Raise3D E2
Price: $3499.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 06:29 PST - Details
Width: 13 inch
Height: 9.4 inch
Depth: 9.4 inch
Creality Halot-One
Price: $369.99 as of Dec 16, 2022, 07:44 PST - Details
Width: 5 inch
Height: 6.3 inch
Depth: 3.15 inch
Ultimaker S5
Price: $6950.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 03:06 PST - Details
Width: 13 inch
Height: 11.8 inch
Depth: 9.4 inch
LulzBot TAZ Workhorse
Price: $3989.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 07:29 PST - Details
Width: 11.02 inch
Height: 11.22 inch
Depth: 11.
02 inch
Ultimaker 2+ Connect
Price: $2750.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 19:20 PST - Details
Width: 8.7 inch
Height: 8 inch
Depth: 8.6 inch
XYZprinting Da Vinci 1.0 Pro
Price: $1499.95 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:55 PST - Details
Width: 7.8 inch
Height: 7.8 inch
Depth: 7.8 inch
CEL Robox RBX01
Price: $1054.08 as of Dec 15, 2022, 14:55 PST - Details
Width: 8.27 inch
Height: 3.94 inch
Depth: 5.91 inch
Dobot Mooz
Price: $799.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 10:22 PST - Details
Width: 5.11 inch
Height: 5.11 inch
Depth: 5.11 inch
LulzBot TAZ Pro
Price: $6285.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 05:57 PST - Details
Width: 11.02 inch
Height: 11.22 inch
Depth: 11.02 inch
Sculpto PRO2
Price: $243.
00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 09:01 PST - Details
Width: 7.87 inch
Height: 7.87 inch
Depth: 7.87 inch
Robo E3 Pro
Price: $1999.00 as of Dec 16, 2022, 04:16 PST - Details
Width: 9.8 inch
Height: 11.8 inch
Depth: 11 inch
Monoprice MP Mini
Price: $375.99 as of Dec 15, 2022, 19:06 PST - Details
Width: 4.7 inch
Height: 7.8 inch
Depth: 2.7 inch
Sindoh 3DWOX 2X
Price: $2699.00 as of Dec 15, 2022, 17:06 PST - Details
Width: 8.9 inch
Height: 11.8 inch
Depth: 7.9 inch
MakerBot Replicator 5th Gen
Price: $3699.49 as of Dec 15, 2022, 15:40 PST - Details
Width: 7.8 inch
Height: 5.9 inch
Depth: 9.9 inch
Kywoo Tycoon Slim
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FDM vs. SLA vs. SLS
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, lowers costs, saves time, and transcends the limits of fabrication processes for product development. From concept models and functional prototypes in rapid prototyping to jigs, fixtures, or even end-use parts in manufacturing, 3D printing technologies offer versatile solutions in a wide variety of applications.
Over the last few years, high-resolution 3D printers have become more affordable, easier to use, and more reliable. As a result, 3D printing technology is now accessible to more businesses, but choosing between the various competing 3D printing solutions can be difficult.
Which technology is suitable for your particular application? What materials are available? What equipment and training do you need to get started? How about costs and return on investment?
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the three most established plastic 3D printing processes today: fused deposition modeling (FDM), stereolithography (SLA), and selective laser sintering (SLS).
Trying to decide between FDM and SLA 3D printers? Check out our in-depth FDM vs. SLA comparison.
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Fused deposition modeling (FDM), also known as fused filament fabrication (FFF), is the most widely used form of 3D printing at the consumer level, fueled by the emergence of hobbyist 3D printers. FDM 3D printers build parts by melting and extruding thermoplastic filament, which a printer nozzle deposits layer by layer in the build area.
FDM works with a range of standard thermoplastics, such as ABS, PLA, and their various blends. The technique is well-suited for basic proof-of-concept models, as well as quick and low-cost prototyping of simple parts, such as parts that might typically be machined.
FDM parts tend to have visible layer lines and might show inaccuracies around complex features. This example was printed on a Stratasys uPrint industrial FDM 3D printer with soluble supports (machine starting at $15,900).
FDM has the lowest resolution and accuracy when compared to SLA or SLS and is not the best option for printing complex designs or parts with intricate features. Higher-quality finishes may be obtained through chemical and mechanical polishing processes. Industrial FDM 3D printers use soluble supports to mitigate some of these issues and offer a wider range of engineering thermoplastics, but they also come at a steep price.
FDM printers struggle with complex designs or parts with intricate features (left), compared to SLA printers (right).
Stereolithography was the world’s first 3D printing technology, invented in the 1980s, and is still one of the most popular technologies for professionals. SLA resin 3D printers use a laser to cure liquid resin into hardened plastic in a process called photopolymerization.
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SLA parts have the highest resolution and accuracy, the clearest details, and the smoothest surface finish of all plastic 3D printing technologies, but the main benefit of SLA lies in its versatility. Material manufacturers have created innovative SLA photopolymer resin formulations with a wide range of optical, mechanical, and thermal properties to match those of standard, engineering, and industrial thermoplastics.
SLA parts have sharp edges, a smooth surface finish, and minimal visible layer lines. This example part was printed on a Formlabs Form 3 desktop SLA 3D printer (machine starting at $3,750).
SLA is a great option for highly detailed prototypes requiring tight tolerances and smooth surfaces, such as molds, patterns, and functional parts. SLA is widely used in a range of industries from engineering and product design to manufacturing, dentistry, jewelry, model making, and education.
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Selective laser sintering is the most common additive manufacturing technology for industrial applications, trusted by engineers and manufacturers across different industries for its ability to produce strong, functional parts.
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SLS 3D printers use a high-powered laser to fuse small particles of polymer powder. The unfused powder supports the part during printing and eliminates the need for dedicated support structures. This makes SLS ideal for complex geometries, including interior features, undercuts, thin walls, and negative features. Parts produced with SLS printing have excellent mechanical characteristics, with strength resembling that of injection-molded parts.
SLS parts have a slightly rough surface finish, but almost no visible layer lines. This example part was printed on a Formlabs Fuse 1 benchtop SLS 3D printer (machine starting at $18,500).
The most common material for selective laser sintering is nylon, a popular engineering thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties. Nylon is lightweight, strong, and flexible, as well as stable against impact, chemicals, heat, UV light, water, and dirt.
The combination of low cost per part, high productivity, and established materials make SLS a popular choice among engineers for functional prototyping, and a cost-effective alternative to injection molding for limited-run or bridge manufacturing.
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Each 3D printing technology has its own strengths, weaknesses, and requirements, and is suitable for different applications and businesses. The following table summarizes some key characteristics and considerations.
| Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) | Stereolithography (SLA) | Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Accuracy | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Surface Finish | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Throughput | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Complex Designs | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ |
| Ease of Use | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Pros | Low-cost consumer machines and materials Fast and easy for simple, small parts | Great value High accuracy Smooth surface finish Fast printing speeds Range of functional applications | Strong functional parts Design freedom No need for support structures |
| Cons | Low accuracy Low details Limited design compatibility | Sensitive to long exposure to UV light | Rough surface finish Limited material options |
| Applications | Low-cost rapid prototyping Basic proof-of-concept models | Functional prototyping Patterns, molds, and tooling Dental applications Jewelry prototyping and casting Modelmaking | Functional prototyping Short-run, bridge, or custom manufacturing |
| Print Volume | Up to 300 x 300 x 600 mm (desktop and benchtop 3D printers) | Up to 300 x 335 x 200 mm (desktop and benchtop 3D printers) | Up to 165 x 165 x 300 mm (benchtop industrial 3D printers) |
| Materials | Standard thermoplastics, such as ABS, PLA, and their various blends. | Varieties of resin (thermosetting plastics). Standard, engineering (ABS-like, PP-like, flexible, heat-resistant), castable, dental, and medical (biocompatible). | Engineering thermoplastics. Nylon 11, Nylon 12, and their composites. |
| Training | Minor training on build setup, machine operation, and finishing; moderate training on maintenance. | Plug and play. Minor training on build setup, maintenance, machine operation, and finishing. | Moderate training on build setup, maintenance, machine operation, and finishing. |
| Facility Requirements | Air-conditioned environment or preferably custom ventilation for desktop machines. | Desktop machines are suitable for an office environment. | Workshop environment with moderate space requirements for benchtop systems. |
| Ancillary Equipment | Support removal system for machines with soluble supports (optionally automated), finishing tools. | Washing station and post-curing station (both can be automated), finishing tools. | Post-processing station for part cleaning and material recovery. |
Ultimately, you should choose the technology that makes the most sense for your business. Prices have dropped significantly in recent years, and today, all three technologies are available in compact, affordable systems.
Calculating 3D printing costs does not end with upfront equipment costs. 3D printing material and labor costs have a significant influence on cost per part, depending on the application and your production needs.
Here’s a detailed breakdown by technology:
| Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) | Stereolithography (SLA) | Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment Costs | Budget printers and 3D printer kits start at a few hundred dollars. Higher quality mid-range desktop printers start around $2,000, and industrial systems are available from $15,000. | Professional desktop printers start at $3,750, large-format benchtop printers at $11,000, and large-scale industrial machines are available from $80,000. | Benchtop industrial systems start at $18,500, and traditional industrial printers are available from $100,000. |
| Material Costs | $50-$150/kg for most standard and engineering filaments, and $100-200/kg for support materials. | $149-$200/L for most standard and engineering resins. | $100/kg for nylon. SLS requires no support structures, and unfused powder can be reused, which lowers material costs. |
| Labor Needs | Manual support removal (can be mostly automated for industrial systems with soluble supports). Lengthy post-processing is required for a high-quality finish. | Washing and post-curing (both can be mostly automated). Simple post-processing to remove support marks. | Simple cleaning to remove excess powder. |
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Prototypes of a ski goggles' frame printed with FDM, SLA and SLS technology (from left to right).
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Comparison of 3D printing technologies: FDM, SLA and SLS
Additive manufacturing or 3D printing reduces costs, saves time and expands the technological possibilities in product development. 3D printing technologies offer versatile solutions for applications ranging from rapid concept and functional prototypes in the field of prototyping to fixtures and clamps or even final parts in manufacturing.
Over the past few years, high resolution 3D printers have become more affordable, more reliable and easier to use.
As a result, more companies have been able to use 3D printing technology, but choosing between different competing 3D printing solutions can be difficult. nine0003
Which technology is right for your needs? What materials are available for her? What equipment and training is needed to get started? What are the costs and payback?
In this article, we take a closer look at three of today's most well-known plastic 3D printing technologies: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).
Choosing between FDM and SLA 3D printer? Check out our detailed comparison of FDM and SLA technologies. nine0012
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Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), also known as Fused Filament Manufacturing (FFF), is the most widely used form of 3D printing at the consumer level, fueled by the rise of consumer 3D printers. On FDM printers, models are made by melting and extruding a thermoplastic filament, which the printer's nozzle applies layer by layer to the model being built. nine0003
The FDM method uses a range of standard plastics such as ABS, PLA and their various blends. It is well suited for making basic experimental models, as well as for quickly and inexpensively prototyping simple parts, such as parts that are usually machined.
FDM models often show layer lines and may have inaccuracies around complex features. This sample was printed on a Stratasys uPrint FDM industrial 3D printer with soluble support structures (printer price starting at $15,900).
FDM printers have the lowest resolution and accuracy of SLA or SLS and are not the best option for printing complex designs or parts with complex features.
Surface quality can be improved by chemical and mechanical polishing processes. To address these issues, industrial FDM 3D printers use soluble support structures and offer a wider range of engineering thermoplastics, but they are also expensive. nine0003
FDM printers do not handle complex designs or parts with complex features well (left) compared to SLA printers (right).
Invented in the 1980s, stereolithography is the world's first 3D printing technology and is still one of the most popular technologies among professionals today. SLA printers use a process called photopolymerization, which is the conversion of liquid polymers into hardened plastic using a laser.
See stereolithography in action.
Models printed on SLA printers have the highest resolution and accuracy, the sharpest detail and the smoothest surface of all plastic 3D printing technologies, but the main advantage of the SLA method is its versatility. Materials manufacturers have developed innovative formulas for SLA polymers with a wide range of optical, mechanical and thermal properties that match those of standard, engineering and industrial thermoplastics.
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Models created using SLA technology have sharp edges, a smooth surface and almost invisible layer lines. This sample was printed on a Formlabs Form 3 Desktop Stereolithographic 3D Printer (price starting at $3499).
SLA is an excellent option for making highly detailed prototypes that require tight tolerances and smooth surfaces such as molds, templates and functional parts. SLA technology is widely used in industries ranging from engineering and design to manufacturing, dentistry, jewelry, modeling, and education. nine0003
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Selective laser sintering is the most common additive manufacturing technology used in industry.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) 3D printers use a high power laser to sinter fine polymer powder particles. The unsprayed powder supports the model during printing and eliminates the need for special support structures. This makes SLS ideal for complex geometries, including internal features, grooves, thin walls, and negative taper. Models produced using SLS printing have excellent mechanical characteristics: their strength can be compared with the strength of injection molded parts. nine0003
Models created with SLS technology have a slightly rough surface, but almost no visible layer lines. This sample was printed on the Formlabs Fuse 1 SLS workshop 3D printer (price starting at $18,500).
The most common selective laser sintering material is nylon, a popular engineering thermoplastic with excellent mechanical properties.
Nylon is light, strong and flexible, resistant to impact, heat, chemicals, UV radiation, water and dirt. nine0003
The combination of low part cost, high productivity, and widely used materials makes SLS a popular method for engineering functional prototyping and a cost-effective alternative to injection molding in cases where production runs are limited.
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Each 3D printing technology has its strengths, weaknesses, limitations and applications. The following table summarizes the key characteristics and factors.
| Modeling method (FDM) | Stereolithography (SLA) | Selective laser sintering (SLS) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★★☆ | |||
| accuracy | ★cle ★cle \ ★★★★★ | ||
| Easy to use | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★★★★★★★★★0104 |
| Benefits | Speed Inexpensive custom machines and materials | High cost efficiency High accuracy Smooth surface Wide range of functional applications | Robust functional parts Design flexibility No need for supporting structures |
| Disadvantages | Poor accuracy low detail Limited Compliance with Design Design | Susceptibility to prolonged UV exposure | Uneven surface Material Limitations |
| Applications | Inexpensive Rapid Prototyping Basic experimental models | Functional prototyping Templates, forms and tools Dental products Prototyping jewelry and molds Model building | Functional prototyping Small-scale and custom manufacturing |
| Print volume | Up to ~300 x 300 x 600 mm (desktop 3D printers) | Up to ~300 x 335 x 200 mm (Desktop and Workshop 3D printers) | Up to 165 x 165 x 300 mm (Workshop 3D printers) |
| Materials | ABS plastic, PLA and their various mixtures. | Various polymers (thermosets). Standard, engineering (with properties of ABS plastic, polypropylene, flexible, heat-resistant), molding, dental and medical (biocompatible). | Engineering thermoplastics. Nylon 11, Nylon 12 and their composites. nine0104 |
| Training | Minimum training in equipment setup, machine operation and surface treatment; short maintenance training. | Plug and play concept. Minimal training in equipment setup, maintenance, machine operation and surface treatment. | Short training in equipment setup, maintenance, machine operation and surface treatment. |
| Room requirements | Air-conditioned environment or preferably individual ventilation for desktop machines. | Desktop machines suitable for office use. | Workshop systems have moderate space requirements and can be installed in a production environment. |
| Accessories | Support removal system for machines with soluble support structures (optionally automated), finishing tools. nine0104 | Finishing station, washing station (optionally automated), finishing tools. | Post-processing station for cleaning models and restoring materials. |
Either way, you should choose the technology that best suits your business. Prices have dropped significantly in recent years, and today all three technologies are offered in compact and affordable systems.
3D printing costing doesn't end with initial equipment costs. Material and labor costs have a significant impact on the cost of each part, depending on the application and production needs. nine0003
Below is a detailed breakdown by technology.
| Modeling method (FDM) | Stereolithography (SLA) | Selective laser sintering (SLS) | Equipment costs and sets for 3D-dimensions for 3Ds and sets several hundred dollars. Offering higher quality, mid-range desktop printers start at $2,000, while industrial systems start at $15,000. | Professional desktop printers start at $3,500, large-format workshop printers start at $10,000, industrial systems for large-scale production start at $80,000. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material cost | $50-$150/kg for most standard and engineering yarns and $100-$200/kg for auxiliary materials. | $50-$150/L for most standard and engineering polymers. | $100/kg for nylon. SLS does not require supporting structures and unused powder can be reused, reducing material costs. |
| Labor | Manual removal of support structures (may be automated for industrial systems with dissolvable supports). Long post-processing is required to obtain a high quality surface. | Washing and final polymerization (both can be automated). Simple post-processing to remove supporting structures. nine0104 | Easy cleaning to remove excess powder. |
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FDM, SLA and SLS printed prototype ski goggle frames (left to right).
We hope this article has helped you narrow down your search for the 3D printing technology best suited to your needs. nine0003
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FDM printing
FDM (Fused deposition modeling) is the most used 3D printing technology. The object is built by sequentially applying molten material in a given direction, layer by layer. The thickness of the layer determines the quality of the final product.
Some printers have two or more printheads, this allows you to form an object in several colors and use support for overhanging areas. The materials used are thermoplastic polymers and are filament-shaped. FDM is the most economical additive manufacturing process compared to other technologies. (More…)
Materials: ABS , PETG , PLA , PC , FLEXIBLE
- Cheap technology
- High print speed
- Low cost maintenance
- Large number of supported materials
- Print in multiple colors and materials at the same time;
- Visible print layers
- Temperature fluctuations during printing
- Need for supports for overhanging parts
- Less accurate than other technologies
Strength
70%
Durability
80%
Detail
%
Economicity
100%
Printing by SLA, DLP
V stereolithography (SLA) is also used as DLP uses the casualized resource .
The worktable is lowered in small increments and the liquid polymer is exposed to light. In SLA technology, an ultraviolet laser forms the necessary object layer by layer. DLP (Digital Light Processing) uses directional light instead of a laser. Objects are created similar to SLA, where the object either grows out of the resin, which creates space for the uncured resin at the bottom of the container, forming the object's next layer, or sinks into the tank, where the next layer cures at the top. (More…)
Materials: Photopolymers
- Smooth printed surface
- High resolution and positioning accuracy
- High speed printing of single miniature objects
- UV curing required
- The need for supports for overhanging parts
- Reduced print speed for large areas of exposure
Strength
60% 9000 . The essence of this 3D printing technology is to form an object by sequentially melting layers of powder.
A powerful laser selectively scans a thin layer of powder, sintering powder particles together, then the build platform is lowered to the depth of the layer, and fresh powder from the hopper is transferred to the surface of the first layer, the process is repeated. nine0439 Compared to other additive manufacturing processes such as stereolithography and (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS) does not require support structures as the powder acts as a self-supporting material. This allows you to create complex geometries. (More...)
Materials: Polyamide
- Zero waste
- High build accuracy
- Does not require print support
- Good physical properties of the finished product
- High cost of equipment and printing materials
- The finished product is not moisture resistant, post-processing is required
Strength
90% 9000 by applying thousands of drops of photopolymer onto the build platform and curing them with UV light.
This is one of the fastest and most accurate manufacturing methods currently available. nine0439 PolyJet is a powerful technology that produces smooth, precise parts, prototypes and tools with microscopic layer resolution and 0.014 mm accuracy, can produce thin walls and complex geometries using the widest range of materials. (More...)
Materials: Photopolymers
- Variety of materials
- High print speed
- High quality and precision
- Complexity of resulting objects, different materials built into each other's structure
- High printing cost
- High equipment cost
Strength
70% 9000 a fine white powder and a binder are used. As in an inkjet color printer, where colored ink is sprayed, a binder is sprayed here, which solidifies the powder layer by layer. The platform is lowered with each successive layer, resulting in a full color 3D model. The part is then hardened in a post-machining process.
This method is popular for printing multi-color 3D parts for art, medicine, consumer products, architecture and display models. (More…)
Materials: Gypsum Resin
- High Print Speed
- Does not require print support
- Multicolor printable
- Remaining materials can be reused
- Extraction required
- Low strength products
- High cost print units
Strength
30%
Durability
40%
Detail
50%
Economicity
60%
Printing by SLM
SLM (Selective Laser Melting) is one of the 3D printing types of metals. It is one of the most exciting technologies available today and is used for both rapid prototyping and mass production. The range of metal alloys available is quite wide. The final product has properties equivalent to those achieved using traditional manufacturing processes. nine0439 SLM is very similar to SLS.
The main difference lies in the type of raw material or powder used. At present, selective laser melting technology is widely used in various industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products and medicine. This method of additive manufacturing has a number of important advantages over traditional methods, which include the ability to realize parts with very complex geometries. (More…)
Materials: Aluminum , Titanium
- Wasteless
- Wide range of media
- Ability to build products with complex geometries or high levels of detail
- Expensive technology
- Finished rough surface, post-processing required
- High equipment cost, requires highly skilled operators
Strength
100%
Durability
100%
Detail
9000%
Economicity
15%
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