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FFF vs SLA Basic Comparison

Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ (FFF printer)

Prints 3D objects by extruding melted plastic, compatible with materials such as PLA, PETG, ABS, flexible filaments and many more

Layer height 0.05 mm - 0.15 mm

Maximum print area size 25 x 21 x 21 cm (9.84 x 8.3 x 8.3 in)

Great for: prototyping, printing toys, RC models or mechanical parts

Post-processing: possible, depends on the type of used materials. Possible sanding, gluing, painting

Original Prusa SL1S (SLA printer)

Uses UV light pattern to cure layers of resin. Photo polymers are cured layer by layer to create the final object

Min layer height: 0.01 mm, recommended layer height: 0.025 - 0.1 mm

Maximum print area size: 127 × 80 × 150 mm (5 × 3. 14 × 5.9 in)

Great for: prototyping, jewelry, art models, medical use (e.g. dental molds for casting)

Post-processing: easy, models can be glued, sanded and painted

Main Features

Great Print Quality

The SL1S features a new 5.96'' monochrome LCD with a physical resolution of 2560×1620p. Taking advantage of the completely reworked optics and the new monochrome display technology, the SL1S offers a vastly improved print quality compared to its predecessor.

Our Fastest Printer Ever

Configure your 3D printer with ease and see previews of sliced models before you start printing! Thanks to the 2.8’’, 240×320 LCD screen with 65.000 colors, every option is just a few clicks away.

Touch Controls and Network Features

Upload your print files over network and perform over-the-air firmware updates. The SL1S comes packed with modern technologies that make 3D printing easier, safer and more convenient than ever before. On-screen wizard will guide you through the whole setup process. You will be ready to print in no time!

25% Bigger Print Area

The SL1S features a 25% bigger print area compared to the SL1. The largest object that fits in the 127×80×150mm print area can finish under 4 hours (0.05mm layer height) or in 2 hours with 0.1mm layer height. This is also possible thanks to the nearly three times faster tilt compared to the SL1.

For Newcomers and Professionals

The SL1S is more than just a machine for producing figures and statues. With professional-level print quality, extensive documentation, low running costs and 24/7 tech support, the SL1S is perfect for newcomers and professionals alike. Its predecessor, the SL1, already found its way to hospitals and industrial companies.

High-Quality Materials and Rigid Body

We have built the Original Prusa SL1S 3D printer around a rigid, heavy aluminum body, which minimizes vibrations and ensures the best possible printing performance even when printing thin and highly detailed geometry. The SL1S features a quick-release mechanism, which maintains the Z-axis calibration.

Smart Resin Tank

The new tank from high-quality graphite-reinforced PA6 composite comes with a practical opaque lid that protects the resin from being cured by daylight. Automatic Resin Sensor prevents resin from overflowing or running out mid-print.

Slice with PrusaSlicer

The SL1S is fully supported in the latest releases of PrusaSlicer, our internally developed and regularly updated slicing software. Take advantage of hollowing, automatic support generation, easy object manipulation and many other tools. PrusaSlicer also contains factory-tested profiles for dozens of resins.

Original Prusa Curing and Washing Machine CW1S

CW1S is a post-processing device for resin-based 3D prints. The CW1S is a 4-in-1 device, which makes the otherwise long and messy process a breeze. What it can do?

Washing

The finished print has to be washed to remove the uncured resin from its surface. CW1S uses a stainless steel tank for isopropyl alcohol and a magnetic propeller. This method is less aggressive compared to ultrasonic cleaning and works very well even with very small objects.

Drying

Drying a washed model is yet another feature of the multipurpose CW1S. Before the washed model is cured with UV-light, it has to be dried in order to avoid resin residue stains.

Curing

Curing the model with UV-light is an essential part of the resin printing process. Printed objects are usually soft, so treating them with UV light gives them optimal surface properties.

Resin Pre-heat

CW1S can preheat the resin before printing it, thus getting it to the ideal printing temperature and state for the best performance of the SL1S and the resin itself.

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Case Studies

Medicine (Surgery)

Neu3D Laboratories, based in Lefkosa, TRNC, operates under the Experimental Medical Research Centre of Near East University. The institute uses 3D printing to advance surgery methods. The SL1 is used to print test models for flexible bronchoscopy simulation.

Medicine (Dental)

Asana Dental uses a special suction system designed by Dr. Vit Payma and Lukas Pekarek. The system is printed on the SL1 and helps dentists to reduce risks during the Covid-19 pandemic by eliminating potentially hazardous aerosol.

Professional Models

Professional-grade miniatures by David Damek are wonderful recreations of their real-life counterparts. Intricate details and high print quality are an absolute must. "Printing with the SL1 made my work much easier and opened doors to unlimited creativity," Damek says.

Jewelry

SLA printers are precise enough to print even the smallest details. This makes them useful for the process of designing and manufacturing casting jewelry models. SL1S is a perfect match for jewelry professionals all around the world.

Sample Prints




Reviews

    Awards

    Our printers continue to collect great reviews and awards all around the world. Original Prusa i3 MK3/S is the best 3D Printer in the Ultimate Guide to Digital Fabrication by MAKE: Magazine and our printers also received several editor's choices and awards from respected media outlets like All3DP, PC Mag, Tom's Hardware, TechRadar, Forbes, WireCutter, Windows Central and many more!

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    Original Prusa SL1S SPEED 3D printer

    The Original Prusa SL1S SPEED is here! Compared to the original SL1, the new SL1S offers vastly improved print quality, a 25% larger print area, and up to three times faster printing with only 1.4 second exposure time per layer. Short exposure times combined with the built-in tilt mechanism enable you to print up to a 150mm tall object in three hours.

    The SL1S is the perfect choice for producing extremely detailed 3D prints - fast! No matter whether you want to produce highly detailed sculpts, design and prototype, or you need a reliable workhorse for your workshop or lab, the SL1S delivers outstanding results across the board. We also offer an upgrade kit for your SL1.

    Main Features

    Great Print Quality

    The SL1S features a new 5.96'' monochrome LCD with a physical resolution of 2560×1620p. Taking advantage of the completely reworked optics and the new monochrome display technology, the SL1S offers a vastly improved print quality compared to its predecessor.

    Our Fastest Printer Ever

    With our custom-made optics system and completely reworked UV LED panel, the SL1S can easily reach a 1.4 second exposure time per layer with standard 405nm resins. This is especially useful for small-scale production or prototyping projects - you can print more in less time.

    High Printing Speed, Amazing Details

    Featuring a high-resolution 5.96'' LCD monochrome display (2560×1620p) and reworked optical system with four times more powerful UV LED panel, the SL1S produces even more detailed 3D prints. Common 405nm resins require only 1.4 seconds of exposure time per layer. Short exposure times enable much easier use of advanced materials.

    High-Quality Materials and Rigid Body

    We have built the Original Prusa SL1S 3D printer around a rigid, heavy aluminum body, which minimizes vibrations and ensures the best possible printing performance even when printing thin and highly detailed geometry. The SL1S features a quick-release mechanism, which maintains the Z-axis calibration.

    For Newcomers and Professionals

    The SL1S is more than just a machine for producing figures and statues. With professional-level print quality, extensive documentation, low running costs and 24/7 tech support, the SL1S is perfect for newcomers and professionals alike. Its predecessor, the SL1, already found its way to hospitals and industrial companies.

    Full Support in PrusaSlicer

    The SL1S is fully supported in the latest releases of PrusaSlicer, our internally developed and regularly updated slicing software. Take advantage of hollowing, automatic support generation, easy object manipulation and many other tools. PrusaSlicer also contains factory-tested profiles for dozens of resins.

    Touch Controls, Network Features and more

    Upload your print files over network and perform over-the-air firmware updates. The SL1S comes packed with modern technologies that make 3D printing easier, safer and more convenient than ever before. On-screen wizard will guide you through the whole setup process. You will be ready to print in no time!

    Open-source with Support for 3rd party Resins

    Just like all the Original Prusa i3 3D printers, the SL1S is also completely Open Source! This means (among other things) full support for 3rd party resins (405nm). No proprietary vats, resins or FEP films! You can buy 3D printing supplies anywhere you want.

    Awards & Press Reviews

    Thanks to all of these (and many other) features, the MK3S became the “Best 3D Printer” according to ALL3DP. The MK3S is also the highest-rated 3D printer, and the “Editor’s Choice”, in the prestigious MAKE:MAGAZINE’s Digital Fabrication Guide 2019. The MK3S is also featured in TechRadar's Best 3D printers of 2021 as The best all-around 3D printer. NY Times wrote that "...of the 11 printers we’ve tested over the past five years, the Prusa i3 MK3S printer has produced the largest and best-looking prints." According to ZDNet, the MK3S is "The best pro-sumer 3D printer under 1000 USD."

      Specifications

      Technical Parameters

      • Display type Monochrome LCD with high-performance lens system
      • LCD resolution 5.96'', 2560×1620p
      • LCD lifespan / warranty 2000 hours
      • Print volume size 127×80×150 mm
      • Layer exposure time 1.3 - 2.4 seconds depending on material and layer height
      • Tilt time 3 seconds
      • Supported layer heights 0. 025-0.1 mm
      • Minimal layer height 0.01 mm
      • Supported materials UV sensitive liquid resin (405nm), long-exposure materials supported
      • Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi, LAN
      • SL1S printer box dimensions: 320×450×500 mm (X×Y×Z)
      • SL1S dimensions: 8.8×9.3×15.7 in / 225x237x400 mm (X×Y×Z)
      • SL1S energy consumption while printing: ~100W (±5W)

      List of Features

      • Quick-release platform - maintains calibration. No need to recalibrate the printer when the platform with the print is removed.
      • Assisted Wizard for quick and easy setup and calibration
      • Motorized tilting bed - prevents layer shifts, stirs the resin, enables faster printing, improves reliability
      • Resin tank with non-proprietary FEP films - easy and cheap replacement, low running costs
      • Silent operation with Trinamic drivers (auto-homing function)
      • Advanced LCD cooling system improves performance and extends the life of internal components
      • Rear fan with a carbon filter to minimize odors around the printer
      • Safety features: resin level sensor, safety vat under the tilt mechanism to protect the internal parts against minor resin spills
      • Fully-featured network interface: control your printer through your web browser
      • Free 0,5kg bottle of Prusament Resin Tough included

      Original Prusa CW1S

      CW1S is a post-processing device for resin-based 3D prints. The CW1S is a 4-in-1 device, which makes the otherwise long and messy process a breeze. What it can do?

      WASHING

      The finished print has to be washed to remove the uncured resin from its surface. CW1S uses a stainless steel tank for isopropyl alcohol and a magnetic propeller. The magnetic propeller movement stirs the liquid, so it gets to every part of the model. This method is less aggressive compared to ultrasonic cleaning and works very well even with very small objects.

      DRYING

      Drying a washed model is yet another feature of the multipurpose CW1S. Before the washed model is cured with UV-light, it has to be dried in order to avoid resin residue stains.

      CURING

      Curing the model with UV-light is an essential part of the resin printing process. Printed objects are usually soft, so treating them with UV light gives them optimal surface properties.

      Resin Pre-heat

      Resins tend to change their state while being stored, that is the reason to shake the bottle with resin well before printing. However, CW1S can also preheat the resin before printing it, thus getting it to the ideal printing temperature and state for the best performance of the SL1S and the resin itself. 

      Order CW1S in bundle with SL1S Order stand-alone CW1S

      Warranty info

      The pre-assembled Original Prusa SL1S printer is covered by a 24-month warranty for end customers in the EU and 12 months for businesses and non-EU customers.

      Wear and tear category components and consumables are excluded from this warranty. The warranty period begins with the day when the customer receives the goods.

      WARNING: The exposure display and the FEP foil fall into the category of normal wear and tear components, which are not covered by our standard warranty. Instead, the warranty of the exposure display covers a maximum of 2000 hours of printing - the SLA 3D printing process on the Original Prusa SL1S is considered the standard way of using and wearing the original display. The warranty of the FEP foil covers 10 cycles (print jobs). When used properly in accordance with the instructions in the official guides (such as the SL1S 3D printing handbook), the life expectancy of the FEP foil is several times longer.

      Neither the Seller's liability for defective products nor the quality warranty applies to printers or parts damaged by handling, which is in conflict with the instructions and recommendations in the official manuals and guides, or improper handling caused by unofficial modifications, such as modifications to hardware or software.

      Prusa Research has released a monochrome version of the SL1 3D printer

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      Josef Pruscha and his Prusa Research team have jumped into the "monochrome" race by releasing an updated version of their first photopolymer 3D printer. The novelty with a monochrome LCD mask, increased performance and an increased working area is called the Original Prusa SL1 Speed.

      Switching to a monochrome matrix with a resolution of 2560x1620 significantly improved performance: it now takes from 1.4 seconds to expose a layer, although it all depends on the material used. What we love about Josef is that he gives more or less illustrative examples instead of vague marketing. So, the team tested different photopolymers and achieved the highest results with a throughput of 80 mm/h when printing with transparent modeling resins with a layer thickness of 100 microns. Standard strong resins require 1.6-2.5 seconds per coat, while advanced options that normally take over twenty seconds now cure in 3-4 seconds.

      Cuvette, lifting mechanism and LED module have been redesigned to get the most out of the new system in terms of performance. Cuvette tilting and platform lifting are now about three times faster, LED power has been increased, and firmware changes have been made. As a result, a 150mm high model can now be 3D printed in just under two hours under optimal conditions.

      The lighting module has been completely redesigned: instead of the socket in the original version, the new version uses a rectifying LED array, the so-called "paraled", and the power has been increased four times.

      Along with performance and sharpness improvements, the new 5.96-inch sensor has a couple of nice bonuses. The first is to increase the lifespan of the mask itself to about two thousand hours. The second is an increase in the working area from 120x68 mm to 127x80 mm. At the same time, the maximum height remained the same, at the level of 150 mm.

      Additional upgrades include the addition of sloping lift platform tops and a switch from expensive aluminum cuvettes to cheaper graphite-filled polyamide-6 composites.

      Cost matters, because at the same time the designers added convenient lids to the cuvettes. Resin baths can be capped and stacked without the hassle of pouring leftovers back into bottles. Additional cuvettes are available for approximately $23.

      Kurva

      Calm, no one swears. The working name CurWa was given to the proprietary Curing and Washing Machine, released in parallel with the original SL1 3D printer. True, then for some reason the colorful name was replaced with a boring CW1. For the launch of the upgraded version of the 3D printer, the company has also prepared an updated version of the auxiliary equipment under the designation CW1S.

      Improvements include a more efficient resin warm-up system and a new removable turntable now covered with replaceable FEP film to reduce time spent cleaning equipment. The latter option will also be available to owners of already released systems: in the near future, the company will publish the STL file of the new platform for independent 3D printing, and the films can be bought in the official store.

      The fly in the ointment is that the cost of a new 3D printer has increased slightly. According to Josef, this is due to the use of more expensive components, the lack of certain parts and increased transport costs. In addition, the company decided to curtail sales of self-assembly kits, as they were not particularly popular. On the other hand, the design remains open source.

      The Original Prusa SL1 Speed ​​(SL1S) 3D printers are priced at $1,999, and the team is asking for an additional $749 for the CW1S washer and UV backlight. You can save $2,599 on buying the kit. Finally, owners of original SL1 3D printers can upgrade to the SL1S version for $399. Additional information is available on the official website.

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      Prusa launches the new Original Prusa SL1 3D printer

      Prusa launches the new Original Prusa SL1 3D printer

      Josef Prusa, the founder of Prusa Research, has released some 3-07 news this week: open source printer called Original Prusa SL1 .

      What do we know about Prusa?

      Prusa Research is known for its innovative FFF-based desktop printers. Prusa has been working on the 3D printing processes of the for the past ten years and has grown its staff to 320 people. Impressively, the company is now producing around 6,000 3D printers per month.

      SLA Technology

      The three main types of SLA processes are Laser (SLA), Digital Light Processing (DLP-SLA), and Masked (MSLA).

      In all of these processes, a container of photoreactive liquid resin is exposed to light to create thin, hard layers that eventually form a solid object. The Prusa SL1 uses an MSLA with an LED array as the light source in sequence with an LCD photomask to form a light image.

      Like DLP printers, a liquid crystal photomask is made up of square pixels. The pixel size differs depending on the formation of the liquid crystal photomask, and each pixel is deactivated on the LCD to transmit LED light and form the resulting layer. Hence the XY accuracy is fixed and doesn't depend on how you can scale the lens, in theory this means MSLA can work with better accuracy.

      Simply put, an LCD projector projects layers as transparent images while the remainder of the image is black, allowing light to pass only through the transparent form of the layer.

      Prusa SL1 Specifications Overview

      The new Prusa SL1 will use the MSLA printing approach (based on LCD curing) that Prusa adds is more accurate compared to the DLP process as it avoids the problem with distortion of the latter.

      We've put a lot of thought into creating a simple and reliable print bed that doesn't need to be calibrated after each print.

      “Because we have a lot of experience with Trinamic drivers in our MK3, we also use them here. Trinity drivers provide silent printing, and also allow automatic calibration of . How it works? The print platform is connected to the main ball joint, so if you loosen it and start auto-calibration, the Z-axis will lower the print platform until it has a gentle impact on the bottom of the resin tank. Once it's there, simply tighten the ball joint and move the platform up. From this point on, the printer is fully calibrated and allows only the print bed to be removed using the quick release mechanism without affecting the calibration."

      There are a wide range of connectivity options for SL1. The whole device is controlled by full color LCD touch screen, and print files can be downloaded via USB flash drive. However, there is also the LAN connection and the Wi-Fi, which allows us to do some interesting things besides downloading print files - for example, allowing you to control the printer via a web browser.

      Everything is connected, of course. This means that if the resin level sensor detects that you are out of "fuel", it will send a notification to your phone.

      This may be a minor feature for some users, but it's important to note nonetheless: The SL1 is equipped with a sophisticated cooling system, as well as a steam extraction system. In case you didn't know, printing with SLA produces different vapors, which is why the printer also has a cover. However, good airflow is also important, which is why the printer has a fan with a high quality filter on the back of the machine.

      In fact, the fan part is removable , so you can, for example, mount a hose on the printer to blow the fumes out of the window.

      Another interesting feature of the Prusa AL1 is that the resin tank is removable and has a flexible transparent FEP film on the bottom. It has a motorized tilt function. After one layer has been cured, it does not rise vertically from the bottom of the tank.

      A few other notable features:

      • Layer speed : Highly efficient UV light builds one layer at a time, taking about 6 seconds. Then the print platform rises and another layer begins.
      • Print size : The maximum printable area is 120 × 68 × 150 mm (or 4. 7 × 2.6 × 5.9 inches). It's not much, but generally resin printers like the Prusa SL1 are used to print small models with high detail.
      • Aluminum housing : The Prusa SL1 comes with a rigid aluminum housing.
      • Power Panic . If the power is interrupted suddenly, the printer may save the last known location of the print platform. After power is restored, the Prusa SL1 continues printing.
      • Color screen: 5.5-inch high resolution LCD with 2560 × 1440p native resolution. This is much better than the Prusa i3 MK3 dot matrix display.
      • Drivers: Trinity drivers and dural frames achieve layer heights as low as 0.01 mm.
      • Resins : Third party resins can be used - also resins that are commonly used in an industrial context. This makes the Prusa SL1 interesting for universities or small laboratories.
      • Unique resin level sensor .

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