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3D Printer Giveaways 2022
Did you know that 3D printer giveaways are an often occurrence? Manufacturers, together with community members, frequently organize such promotional events. For them, it is a great opportunity to advertise their products, promote their 3D printing-related channels, and grow the follower base. With minimal effort, participants can obtain their first or additional 3D printer, try new filaments or other 3D printing-related products. Read more below the table…
Giveaways
| Giveaway | Description | Prize | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back to School | Enter to win Organized by: digikey | 3D Printer, more | 2022.10.28 |
| Fall Giveaway | Enter to win Organized by: Creality | Ender Neo | 2022.10.08 |
| PrintLonger | Like, retweet, comment to win Organized by: Titans Revenge, Longer | 3D Printer, Filament, more | 2022. |
| Kobra Go | Like, comment to win Organized by: Anycubic | Kobra Go | 2022.09.30 |
| Mach5ive | Enter to win Organized by: Mach5ive | 3D Printer, resin, more | 2022.10.29 |
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| Mingda | Enter to win Organized by: Mingda | Magician Max 3D Printer | 2022.09.29 |
| Cubic 3D Printer | Enter to win Organized by: Sovol | SV05 | 2022.09.05 |
| Back to School | Enter to win Organized by: Snapmaker | F350 | 2022.09.06 |
| Back to School | Fill the form to win Organized by: Creality | Sermoon V1 Pro | 2022.09.18 |
| X-MAKER | Enter to win Organized by: X-MAKER | 3D printer | 2022.09.15 |
| Geeetech Thunder | Enter to win Organized by: Geeetech | 3D printer | 2022. 09.06 |
| Polaroid PlaySmart | Follow, like, comment to Win Organized by: GigaRefurb | 3D Printer | NA |
| Facebook Group | Join the group, fill the form to Win Organized by: Snapmaker | Artisan, more | 2022.08.21 |
| Top Fans | Follow, like, comment to Win Organized by: Elegoo | Resin | 2022.08.31 |
| Words with Friends | Solve the puzzle, like, tag, comment to Win Organized by: Creality | 3D Printer, resin | 2022.08.18 |
| Summer Share | Enter to Win Organized by: Creality | 3D Printers, more | 2022.08.15 |
| Fokoos Odin 5 F3 | Follow, like, to Win Organized by: Sarah Oakley, Fokoos | 3D Printer | 2022.08.14 |
| 1st Artisan | Enter to Win Organized by: Snapmaker | Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer | 2022. 08.04 |
| Innocn 40C1R | Enter to Win Organized by: MUO | Gaming Monitor | 2022.07.24 |
| Monthly Deals | Enter to Win Organized by: Creality | Filament | 2022.07.20 |
| Free to Tell | Tell to Win Organized by: Anycubic | Kobra | 2022.07.21 |
| eSUN | Print and create the most liked video to win. Organized by: eSUN | Filament | 2022.07.17 |
| Polymaker | Join daily on Discord. Organized by: Polymaker | Daily Filament | 2022.07.09 |
| Elegoo | Enter to win Organized by: Elegoo | Neptune 2S | 2022.07.09 |
| Quiz Game | Get the correct answer Organized by: Creality | 3D Printer | 2022.07.07 |
| Snapmaker | Enter to win Organized by: Snapmaker | A250T | 2022.07.01 |
| XiP Individual Package | US, Canada companies only Organized by: Nexa3D | $7999 in Prizes | 2022. 06.30 |
| Uncle Jessy | Enter to win Organized by: ELEGOO | 3D Printers, more | 2022.06.28 |
| 10th Anniversary | Prusa3D printers only. Share your story to win Organized by: Prusa3D | 10x MK3S+, 500x Sheets | 2022.06.19 |
| Creality | The US Only. Enter to win Organized by: Creality | Ender 3 S1, more | 2022.06.19 |
| Elegoo | Correct the option to win Organized by: Elegoo | Resin/Filament | 2022.06.14 |
| Video Contest | Create a video to win Organized by: Creality | 3x 3D Printers, more | 2022.06.25 |
| Children's Day | Follow, share to Win Organized by: SUNLU | Filament, more | 2022.06.01 |
| 3DPrintBunny | Follow, Comment to Win Organized by: 3DPrintBunny, Voxelab | 3D Printer | 2022.06.01 |
| Sharing Award | Facebook, follow, share to win. Organized by: FLSUN | 3D Printer, 30x Filament | 2022.06.01 |
| Treasure Hunt 2 | Solve the puzzle to win Organized by: Elegoo | 3D Printer, resin | 2022.05.26 |
| Sovol 3RD Anniversary | Enter to Win Organized by: Sovol | 3D Printer, Laser Module, more | 2022.05.26 |
| Treasure Hunt | Solve the puzzle to win Organized by: Elegoo | 3D Printer, resin | 2022.05.23 |
| 3D Day | Enter to Win Organized by: Creality3D | 3D Printer | 2022.05.23 |
| Print & Paint | FB. Print & paint to win. Organized by: Anycubic | 3D Printer, resin/filament | 2022.05.18 |
| Flashforge | FB. Share story to win. Organized by: Flashforge | 3D Printer | 2022.05.17 |
| Anniversary | Enter to win. Organized by: Onepagerules & ELEGOO | 3D Printer, resin | 2022. 05.01 |
| Yousu3D | Share, follow to win Organized by: Yousu3D | Quantum PLA | 2022.05.08 |
| S9 Plus | Reddit, comment to win. Organized by: SUNLU | 3D Printer, filament, more | 2022.05.08 |
| 3k Followers | US Only. Enter to win Organized by: 3D Printing Deals | 3D printer accessories | 2022.05.07 |
| 10k Group Members | Enter to win Organized by: Sovol | Sovol SV01 PRO | 2022.04.29 |
| TTS55 | Follow, vote to win Organized by: TwoTrees | TTS55, Laser Engraver | 2022.05.08 |
| SUNLU | Enter live streams to win Organized by: SUNLU | S9 Plus, more | 2022.04.27 |
| Voxelab Aquila | Join, mold an object to win Organized by: Voxelab | Aquila S2 | 2022.04.24 |
| FOKOOS | Watch on Twitch to win Organized by: LMS | 2x 3D Printers | 2022. 04.15 |
| April Giveaway | Like, subscribe to win Organized by: Elegoo | 15x ONE Random Accessory | 2022.04.17 |
| Easter with Snapmaker | Follow, tag comment to win Organized by: Mcgybeer, Snapmaker | A350T | 2022.04.17 |
| Anycubic Stargate | Share, Tag, comment to win Organized by: Anycubic | Kobra & M3 3D printers | 2022.04.20 |
| LMShow | Enter to win via Discord Organized by: LMShow, FOKOOS | 3D Printers, more | 2022.04.15 |
| Revopoint POP 2 | Reddit, comment to win. Organized by: noeatnosleep | 3D Scanner | 2022.04.15 |
| MandicReally 250K | Enter to win Organized by: MandicReally | Fokoos | 2022.04.10 |
| FOKOOS | Print and post to win Organized by: AstroPrinter | 3D Printer | 2022. 04.13 |
| Photon M3 | Follow, tweet to win Organized by: Willow | 3D Printer | 2022.04.03 |
| Flsun | Like, comment to win Organized by: Flsun | 3D Printer, filament | 2022.04.02 |
| Voxelab | Join, share, like to win Organized by: Voxelab | Aquilla S2, more | 2022.03.31 |
| Elegoo | Subscribe to win Organized by: Elegoo | Printer, more | 2022.03.27 |
| Lucky Event | Enter to win. Organized by: FOKOOS | 3D Printer, more | 2022.03.28 |
| LowEndBox | Enter to win. Organized by: LowEndBox | 3D Printer or iPad | 2022.03.31 |
| 10K Members | Enter to win. Organized by: Sovol | 3D Printer, more | 2022.03.25 |
| Elegoo | Calculate to win. Organized by: Elegoo | 10x Resin | 2022.03. 24 |
| Adventurer 3 | Like retweet to win. Organized by: Willow, Flashforge | Printer, more | 2022.03.20 |
| Spring Into Action | Share 3D print idea to win. Organized by: Flashforge | Printer, more | 2022.03.19 |
| BIQU | Like, share, comment to win. Organized by: BIQU | B1 3D printer | 2022.03.12 |
| Elegoo | Enter to win. Organized by: zoë | 2x Printers | 2022.03.09 |
| Snapmaker | Enter to win. Organized by: Snapmaker | A350T, more | 2022.03.09 |
| Filament February | Print and share to win. Organized by: Thangs, ProtoPasta | iPad, filament, more | 2022.02.28 |
| Mosquito | Enter to win. Organized by: Maker 3D Printing | Mosquito Magnum Hotend | 2022.02.28 |
| February | Answer the questions to win. Organized by: SainSmart | CNC Bits | 2022. 03.01 |
| Fokoos | Follow, rt, comment to win. Organized by: Titans_Revenge | 3D Printer, more | 2022.02.14 |
| Elegoo | Follow, like, answer to win. FB, Twitter, IG Organized by: Elegoo | 5x Resin 3x Resin 3x Resin | No date |
| Love Season | Follow, print and share to win. Organized by: Longer3D | 3D printers, more | 2022.02.14 |
| Valentine's Day | Follow, share prints to win. Organized by: Kywoo_Official | Coupon, more | 2022.02.18 |
| Sermoon | Twitter Organized by: Creality | 3D Printer | 2022.02.22 |
| Year of Tiger | FB. Count tigers to win. Organized by: Creality | HALOT 3D printers | 2022.02.07 |
| Spring Festival | Twitter. Share your project to win. Organized by: CHITUBOX | License, resin, more | 2022.02.07 |
| Mingda | FB. Share your project to win.Organized by: Mingda | Filament | 2022.02.08 |
| Like & Share Your Tool | Facebook. Organized by: Elegoo | 3D Printers, Resin | 2022.01.28 |
| Voron | Enter to win Organized by: Voron | 3D Printer | 2022.01.31 |
| Mono X 6K | Facebook. Organized by: Anycubic | Mono X 6K | 2022.02.04 |
| 2022 | Facebook. Show your print and leave a wish win Organized by: Longer | 3D Printers, filament | 2022.01.31 |
| Elegoo | Subscribe to win Organized by: Elegoo | $850 in Coupons | 2022.01.16 |
| Creality`s Special Box | Vote to win Organized by: Creality | Creality`s Special Box | 2022.01.09 |
| Mingda Christmas | Follow, like, share the print to win Organized by: Mingda | MagicianX 3D, more | 2021. 12.24 |
| Raffle | The US. Follow, comment to win Organized by: Latinvixen | Anycubic Photon Mono | 2022.01.01 |
| Holiday Special | Enter to win. Organized by: SainSmart | Drone Kit | 2021.12.31 |
| 10 Years of Lulz | Show us your best, or favorite, 3D print from 2021 to win Organized by: Lulzbot | LulzBox by Repkord | 2022.01.03 |
| Siraya Tech | Enter to win Organized by: Siraya Tech | $40 off Voucher | 2022.01.07 |
| Christmas Wish | Write a wish to win Organized by: Snapmaker | Snapmaker | 2021.12.24 |
| Santa CHITU | Follow, comment to win Organized by: CHITUBOX | Mystery Gifts | 2021.12.25 |
| Christmas | Follow, comment to win Organized by: Eryone | 6x Filament 6x Resin | 2021.12.24 |
| Advent Calendar | Follow, comment to win Organized by: Anycubic | 5x Printers, 40x Resin, 40x Filament | 2021. 12.24 |
| 200k Subscribers | Enter to win Organized by: Uncle Jessy, Elegoo | 2x Printers, more | 2021.12.24 |
| Endurance Lasers | Enter to win Organized by: Endurance Lasers | 10 watt Delux Laser Head | 2021.12.23 |
| Endurance Lasers | Enter to win Organized by: Endurance Lasers | $200 Cash | 2021.12.22 |
| 3DPN Holiday Giveaway 2021 | Join Live on YouTube to win Organized by: 3D Printing Nerd | 3D Printing related products | 2021.12.22 |
| Elegoo Christmas | Like, take a screenshot win Organized by: Elegoo | 3D Printers, resin, more | NA |
| Christmas Wish | Like, comment to win Organized by: Elegoo | 10x Prizes | 2021.12.15 |
| HALOT OS | Join, comment to win Organized by: Creality | HALOT One | 2021.12.13 |
| NACCE & MatterHackers | Fill the form to win Organized by: MatterHackers, NACCE | 3D Printer, filament | 2021. 12.06 |
| MatterHackers Iridescent PLA | Retweet, follow to win Organized by: Filament Frenzy | Blue Yellow PLA | 2021.12.08 |
| Thanksgiving | Share a story to win Organized by: BIQU | BIQU products | 2021.11.25 |
| Thank You 3D Printing | Join, share, comment to win Organized by: Flashforge | 3D Printer, more | 2021.11.25 |
Titans Revenge | Follow, retweet to win Organized by: @titangamingTTV, Voxelab | 3D Printer | 2021.11.30 |
| Treasure Hunt | Find the password to win Organized by: Snapmaker | Snapmaker | 2021.11.25 |
| 1M Subscribers | Follow, tweet to win. Organized by: James Bruton | Lulzbot 3D Printers | 2021.11.09 |
| SparkFun | Enter to win. Organized by: Geeky Faye | SparkFun Inventor's Kit | 2021.11. 09 |
| AkumaMods | The US only. Like, subscribe, comment to win. Organized by: AkumaMods | Ender 5 | 2021.11.15 |
| Halloween | Show glowing print to win. Organized by: Elegoo | 3D Printers, Resin | 2021.11.01 |
| 50K Subscribers | Awesome comment wins. Organized by: VJM Aviation | Creality 3D printer | 50K |
| Halloween | Follow, comment to win. Organized by: Sovol3D | Laser Engraver, more | 2021.11.02 |
| Halloween | IG follow, tag to win. Organized by: Cubee | 3D Printer, more | 2021.10.31 |
| Toybox | The US only. Enter to win. Organized by: Toybox | 3D Printer, filament | 2021.10.31 |
| Showcase | 2nd part. Answer the questions. Organized by: Revopoint | 3D Scanner, more | 2021.10.31 |
| HEX3D | Enter to win. Organized by: HEX3D | Anycubic Vyper, more | 2021.11.01 |
| Halloween | Enter to win. Organized by: NoveltyMaker | 23 Prizes | 2021.10.27 |
| Elegoo | Enter to win. Organized by: keridel | Elegoo Mars 2 Pro | 2021.10.24 |
| Halloween | The US, EU only. Like, comment to win. Organized by: Mingda | Amazon Returned Mingda D2 | 2021.10.20 |
| Thanksgiving 2021 | Canada only. Enter to win Organized by: 3DPC | Gift cards | 2021.10.21 |
| WLS | US only. Enter to win Organized by: WLS | Ender 3 | 2021.10.20 |
| Check-in Lucky Draw | Enter & Follow to Win. Organized by: Snapmaker | 3D printer, more | 2021.10.17 |
| Lychee Slicer | Like, quote tweet to win Organized by: Lychee Slicer | Halot One | 2021.10.15 |
| Halot Lite Ambassador | Fill the form to win. Organized by: Creality | Halot Lite | 2021.10.09 |
| Craftbot | Enter to win. Organized by: Craftbot | Craftbot Plus PRO | 2021.10.01 |
| Octopus Pro | Enter to win. Organized by: BigTreeTech | Motherboard | 2021.09.27 |
| Voron CoreXY | Subscribe, share to win. Organized by: Sacr3D-Etching | 3D Printer | 2021.10.01 |
| Newegg | Enter to win. Organized by: Newegg | 3x 3D Printers | 2021.09.30 |
| Hermit Crab | FB, like, comment to win. Organized by: BIQU | BIQU Hermit Crab*3 | 2021.09.22 |
| Sovol | Enter to win. Organized by: Sovol | SO-2 3D Printer | 2021.09.22 |
| Back to School | Register to the Forum. Share your artwork. Organized by: Creality | 3D Printers, 3D scanner, Filament. | 2021.09.20 |
| Eryone | FB, Follow to win. Organized by: Eryone | Filament | 2021.09.11 |
| Bigtree Tech | FB, Follow to win. Organized by: Bigtree Tech | Control Board | 2021.09.12 |
| Teacher's Day | Follow, RT, Comment to win. Organized by: Flashforge | 3D Printer, resin, more | 2021.09.08 |
| 3D Print | Share your 3D print to win. Organized by: Sovol | Laser, more | 2021.09.05 |
| Teacher's Day | Follow, RT, Comment to win. Organized by: Flashforge | 3D Printer, resin, more | 2021.09.08 |
| How It Works | UK Only. Fill the form to Win. Organized by: How It Works | 3D printer | 2021.08.26 |
| Livestream | 22:00 EST Organized by: KF, BIQU | Filament, more | 2021.08.27 |
| Halot Round Three | Follow, tag, to Win. Organized by: Creality | Halot & Azael Bust | 2021. 08.25 |
| Banggood | Facebook. Comment to win. Organized by: Banggood | 3D Printers | 2021.08.23 |
| Banggood | Facebook. Comment to win. Organized by: Banggood | 3D Printers | 2021.08.23 |
| Give Me 5 | Upload photo with hive five to win. Organized by: Snapmaker | x48 $50 Gift Cards | 2021.08.24 |
| BIQU | Twitter. Share a GIF. Organized by: BIQU | x15 T-Shirts | No Date |
| CR-Scan | Like & Follow to Win. Organized by: Creality | CR-Scan 01, more | 2021.08.12 |
| PUBG MOBILE | Enter to Win Organized by: 3DPN, PUBG MOBILE | $1000 x5 | 2021.08.19 |
| Halot Round Two | Follow, tag, to Win. Organized by: Creality | Halot & Azael Bust | 2021.08.11 |
| Voxelab | Tweeter. Follow to Win. Organized by: @TitanGamingTTV, Voxelab | 3D Printer, more | 2021. 08.07 |
| Lithophane | Enter to Win. Also, post lithophanes to win. Organized by: Sovol | Sovol products | 2021.08.11 |
| Artillery Hornet | Enter to Win. Organized by: BonsPlans3D | 3D Printer, more | 2021.08.07 |
| BIQU B1 SE Plus | Enter to Win Organized by: BIQU | 3D Printer | 2021.08.11 |
| Halot | Follow to Win Organized by: Creality | Halot & Azael Bust | 2021.08.04 |
| Summer Symposium | For Educators Organized by: Construct3D, MatterHackers | 3D printer, filament | 2021.07.31 |
| Formlabs Summit | Register to Win Organized by: Formlabs | 3D Printer | 2021.07.23 |
| Creality Filaments | FB. Share a photo with Ender filament. Organized by: Creality | 3D Scanner, PLA | 2021.07.20 |
| Engrave Eternity | Facebook. Share photos.Organized by: TwoTrees3D | Engraver TOTEM S | 2021.07.11 |
| DIYElectronics | Enter, follow to win. Organized by: DIYElectronics | BIQU BX 3D Printer | 2021.07.09 |
| Endurance Lasers | Enter, follow to win. Organized by: Endurance Lasers | $200 | 2021.07.12 |
| Endurance | Enter to win. Organized by: Endurance | Laser head | 2021.07.12 |
| Raf Grassetti | Twitter. Enter, follow to win. Organized by: R.G., Anycubic | x2 Vipers | 2021.07.05 |
| SainSmart | Enter to win. Organized by: SainSmart | Solder Smoke Absorber | 2021.07.05 |
| Willow Creative | Twitter. Enter, follow to win. Organized by: Willow, Anycubic | x2 Vipers | 2021.07.02 |
| Comgrow | Enter, follow to win. Organized by: Comgrow | CR-10 V2 | 2021.06. 30 |
| Father's Day | Enter to win. Organized by: JGMaker | 3D Printer, more | 2021.06.20 |
| Father's Day | Enter to win. Organized by: Sovol | 3D Printer, more | 2021.06.20 |
| Summer Subscriber | The US only. Enter to win. Organized by: 3DPDeals | Filament, more | 2021.06.19 |
| 500k Subscribers | Submit the form, follow. Organized by: Make Anything | 3D printer, more | 2021.06.12 |
| Creality | Facebook, likes Organized by: Creality | Halot One, resin | 2021.06.10 |
| Creative Stage V2 | Enter to win not a 3D Printer! Organized by: MakeUseOf | Soundbar | 2021.06.04 |
| Mech Solution | Canada Only. Instagram Organized by: Mech Solution | 3D Printer, more | 2021.05.28 |
| Craftbot | Enter to win. Organized by: Craftbot | Craftbot Plus Pro | 2021. 05.31 |
| New Machine | Guess the name of the product. Organized by: Elegoo | New Machine | 2021.05.31 |
| ELEGOO Mars 3 | Twitter and Facebook, like, comment and follow. Organized by: ELEGOO | Mars 3 | 2021.05.31 |
| Summer | Enter to win Organized by: Comgrow | CR-6 SE or CR-10 | 2021.05.25 |
| Bill Gao's Birthday | Enter to win Organized by: JGmaker | 3D Printers, more | 2021.05.23 |
| Mother’s Day | FaceBook Organized by: SUNLU | 3D Printer, more | 2021.05.16 |
| Ender 6 | Enter to win. Organized by: 3D Printer Chat | Creality Ender 6 | 2021.04.29 |
| CR-200B | Enter to win. Organized by: Creality | 3D Printer | 2021.04.30 |
| House | Win a House in San Antonio Organized by: DAVID KRAUS | House for 3D Printer | 2021. 04.29 |
| Easter | K-8 Educators Only. Organized by: Sovol3D | 3D Printers, more | 2021.04.10 |
| MatterHackers & Solidworks | K-8 Educators Only. Organized by: MatterHackers, Solidworks | 3D Printers, more | 2021.04.13 |
| Longer | Like, share, comment to win. Organized by: Longer | Filament | 2021.04.05 |
| Easter | Enter to win. Organized by: JGMaker | x5 3D Printers | 2021.04.05 |
| Elegoo | Like, share, comment to win. Organized by: Elegoo | Resin | 2021.03.24 |
| Forum | FB. Like, share to win. Organized by: Creality | HP Filament | 2021.03.31 |
| Grizzly | US Only. Enter to win. Organized by: Grizzly | G0923 3D Printer | 2021.03.12 |
| Creality Twitter | Join, comment to win. Organized by: Creality | 3D Printer | 1k Subs |
| Live | Enter to win via YouTube Organized by: tripodsgarage | Comgrow 2 | 2021. 03.04 |
| 20k Followers | Enter to win via Twitter Organized by: Creality | Ender-3 Max | 2021.03.04 |
| 10k Subscribers | Enter to Win Organized by: Día de la Toalla | Artillery Hornet | 2021.03.01 |
| Biqu B1 | Enter to win. Organized by: MakeUseOf | Biqu B1 | 2021.02.27 |
| 1k Subscribers | YouTube. Join live to win. Organized by: TRSP | Elegoo Neptune 2 | 2021.02.23 |
| Dynetics | US only. Enter to win. Organized by: Dyneticshls | 3D Printer | 2021.02.01 |
| Comgrow | FB. Join, like to win. Organized by: Comgrow | Laser Engraver | 2021.02.03 |
| Creality FB Group | Join, comment to win. Organized by: Creality | Ender-6 | No Date |
| Creality YouTube | Follow to win. Organized by: Creality | CR-10S | 3k Subs |
| Comgrow | Enter, follow, like to win. Organized by: Comgrow | 200 OFF, more | 2021.01.27 |
| JGMaker | Enter, follow, tag to win. Organized by: JGMaker | A1, A3, A5, A5S, more | 2021.01.24 |
| BIQU | Follow, Retweet to Win. More details: https://bit.ly/35dNkhi | Spring Steel Sheet | 2021.01.10 |
| 1.5k Subscribers | Subscribe to Win. More details: https://bit.ly/397rvBh | 3D Printer | 2021.01.07 |
| New Year Giveaway One | Enter to win. More details: http://bit.ly/2L9wKYJ | Sovol SV** 3D Printer | 2021.01.05 |
| New Year Giveaway Two | Enter to win. More details: http://bit.ly/3rIkdfE | Sovol SL2, Resin | 2021.01.05 |
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Please post your comment below or contact us if we’ve missed any 3D printing-related giveaway.
We will update our table accordingly.
Win a 3D Printer or a 3D Printing Related Product
3D printer giveaways are often hosted on Gleam.io platform. This is a business growth platform that can be used not only by businesses but also by individuals. It is very effective for growing social media follower and subscriber base on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, etc. The platform is easy to use, and we witnessed it being successfully trialed by 3D printing gurus such as 3D Printing Nerd or Maker’s Muse.
3D Printer Giveaways – Manufacturers, together with community members, frequently organize such promotional events.3D Printer Giveaway General Tips & Tricks
Usually, 3D printing giveaway organizer offers multiple ways to register the entries. It can be starting to follow on social media, referring to a friend, signing up for a newsletter or simply answering one question. Multiple entries raise the chances to win, similar to the lottery: the more tickets you buy, the higher the chance to win.
The winners are chosen randomly by gleam.oi “Draw Winner” picker tool.
Before entering please make sure to check the rules. Some giveaways are limited to a particular country or a region. There may be mailing issues. Here are some examples:
– “This contest is open to Canadian residents only!”
– “We reserve the right to choose alternate winners should shipping become cost-prohibitive or impossible to fulfill.”
We have a similar table where we keep information about past and future 3D printing competitions. 3D printing competitions are mostly sponsored by manufacturers who want to promote their products. While file-sharing communities are brilliant platforms for that. As result we see them cooperate well with each other.
3D Printing Competitions 2022 - List of Contests and Challenges
The ultimate goal of every designer is to have their unique work recognized. 3D printing competitions offer a great chance not only to showcase your design but also to improve skills.
Winners get various awards including 3D Printers. In addition to prizes, the selected design is labeled as a winner on STL sharing websites. For the designer, this means special recognition in 3D printing society.
3D printing competitions are mostly sponsored by manufacturers who want to promote their products. While file sharing communities are brilliant platforms for that. As result we see them cooperate well with each other. Please see “Basic tips for best results in 3D printing competitions” below the table.
Design and 3D Printing Competitions
Color codes: Open, Closed.
| Contests | Details | Prize | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get Organized | Show your storage projects Organized by: Snapmaker | Rotary Module, Filament, more | 2022.10.18 |
| Gamer 3D Design Contest | Make computer gamers’ lives easier Organized by: Funpir | 64 Prizes | 2022. 11.01 |
| Little Traveler | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2022.11.02 |
| RAPDASA | Theme: Industrialization of 3D Printing Organized by: RAPDASA | R8000, R5000, R3000 | 2022.10.15 |
| Mechanical Marvels | Create multipart moving mechanisms Organized by: Printables | MK3S+ Kit, Prusament | 2022.10.15 |
| Sbabam Toy Design | New Toy Design Organized by: Desall, Sbabam | €5000, €2000 | 2022.10.15 |
| Plywood | Build something small and simple, or large and complex; if it includes the use of plywood Organized by: Instructables | 19 Prizes | 2022.10.24 |
| Teach with Tinkercad | Educational projects Organized by: Instructables | 24 Prizes | 2022.10.10 |
| Flash | Themes: Lack Hacks, Vases Organized by: Printables | 400 PrusaMeters, Winner Badge | Weekly |
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| Halloween | 6 Categories Organized by: Instructables | 35 Prizes | 2022. 11.07 |
| Call of the Elements | Reddit. Present a terrain piece that represents a structure, spaceship, wild place, or a fantastic location Organized by: r/TerrainBuilding | $500 | 2022.10.03 |
| Ecopoint Modules | Design a new ecopoint dedicated to recycling containers for urban waste collection Organized by: Desall, Alea Ambiente | €5000, €2500 | 2022.09.30 |
| VzBot & TronXY | Via Discord. 3D print existing model Organized by: VzBot & TronXY | Hotends, nozzles, more | 2022.09.29 |
| Trophy Design Challenge | 10 Million Member Trophy Design Challenge Organized by: Grabcad, Stratasys | N/A | 2022.09.13 |
| Spacecraft Docking Adapter | Design a spacecraft docking adapter Organized by: Grabcad, NASA | $7000 in Prizes | 2022.09.07 |
| Luxury Display Design | Design a “pop up” display installation dedicated to women’s bags Organized by: Desall, Hidesigns | €5000, €2500 | 2022. 09.15 |
| Design a Brain | Design a brain with the Digital Anatomy Creator Organized by: Grabcad, DAC | $2000 in Prizes | 2022.09.02 |
| Scan The Heritage | Find something worth being digitalized. Organized by: Revopoint, MyMiniFactory | $3500 in Vouchers | 2022.09.17 |
| 3D Printed Titanium Part | US Students. Binder Jet 3D printing contest. Organized by: IperionX | $1925 in Prizes | 2022.08.31 |
| Underwater World | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2022.08.31 |
| Share Your 3D Printed Pet Life | Print for your pet Organized by: Anycubic | 3D printer, more | 2022.08.25 |
| Ultralight Starshade Structural Design | Design an ultralight starshade structure Organized by: NASA, Grabcad | $7000 in Prizes | 2022. 08.22 |
| Remote Control | Anything RC Organized by: Instructables | 19 Prizes | 2022.08.15 |
| Embedded Electronic Circuit | Embed Electronic Circuit Organized by: Kupros Inc | $26,000 in Prizes | 2022.08.14 |
| Build a Tool | Tinkercad and Fusion360 Specials Organized by: Instructables | 21 Prizes | 2022.08.15 |
| Mascot SooVee | Modify, print, paint an existing model Organized by: Sovol | 3D printer, filament, more | 2022.08.07 |
| Embedded Electronic Circuit | Embed Electronic Circuit Organized by: Kupros Inc | $26,000 in Prizes | 2022.08.14 |
| Forgotten Creation | Concept Art Competition Organized by: AtomHawk | XBox, more | 2022.08.07 |
| Cameras and Accessories | Design something useful to use with cameras. Organized by: Printables | MK3S+Kit, Prusament, more | 2022.07.31 |
| Mjolnir | Print & Paint Existing File Organized by: Elegoo, Do3D | 3D Printers, more | 2022.07.20 |
| Tabaxi MAO Monk | Print & Paint Existing File Organized by: Creality, Printed Obession | 3D Printers, more | 2022.07.20 |
| Wind Tunnel Test Section | Design the next generation wind tunnel facilities Organized by: NASA, Grabcad | $7000 in Prizes | 2022.07.18 |
| Forward AM Innovational Award 2022 | Contest for startups using Additive Manufacturing Organized by: Forward AM | 100,000€ in Prizes | 2022.07.17 |
| Digital Fabrication | Students, Fusion 360 Only Organized by: Instructables | 19 Prizes | 2022.07.18 |
| City in the Sky | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2022.07.13 |
| Snapmaking Contest | Snapmaker users only. Create projects that can remind us to be a child at heart. Organized by: Snapmaker | Snapmaker, laser module, more | 2022.07.12 |
| 3D Printing and Upcycling | Second life to a daily object Organized by: Cults, Fiverr | €1500 in Prizes | 2022.07.10 |
| Adventure Kit | Create a 3D scene Organized by: Sketchfab | $5K+ in Prizes | 2022.07.04 |
| Hemera | 3D Print existing model Organized by: E3D | Revo HotEnd, more | 2022.06.27 |
| Plastic Pot Covers | Design pot covers for injection molding Organized by: Desall | €3000 | 2022.06.28 |
| Children's Day | 3D Print Contest Organized by: Artillery 3D | 3D Printers | 2022.06. 20 |
| Speed Modding Contest | Print the existing file displaying the timer Organized by: FLSUN | $3500, 3D printer, more | 2022.06.17 |
| Electronics | Tinkercad and Fusion 360 Special Organized by: Instructables | 21 Prizes | 2022.06.20 |
| Workspace Design Challenge | Remix existing model Organized by: Thangs | $2500 in Prizes | 2022.06.09 |
| Dream Hero | Print and Paint Organized by: Anycubic | Photon M3, more | 2022.06.01 |
| Adosia | Create and share Organized by: Adosia Official | Ender-3 | 2022.06.01 |
| Tinkercad to Fusion 360 | Tinkercad and Fusion 360 Special Organized by: Instructables | 19 Prizes | 2022.06.06 |
| Global 3D Artworks | Submit 3D Artwork Organized by: Sensorium | Publicity | 2022.05.31 |
| Acoustics | Students only. Use AM to advance the field of acoustics, or acoustics to advance the field of AM.Organized by: ASA | $1400 in Prizes, more | 2022.05.31 |
| Remix | Remix a Super Hero Organized by: 3DPN, Printables, Fiverr | Fiverr Credits, Prusameters | 2022.05.22 |
| Woodworking | Fusion 360 Special Organized by: Instructables | 20 Prizes | 2022.05.23 |
| Print Tables | Tables, shelves, etc Organized by: Printables | MK3S+ Kit, Prusament | 2022.05.15 |
| make:able | An assistive technology design challenge for students. Organized by: make:able | 6 for each age group | 2022.05.01 |
| Bicycle | Tinkercad Special Organized by: Instructables | 10 Prizes | 2022.04.25 |
| Easter Print & Paint | Print existing model & paint Organized by: Creality | Filament, more | 2022. 04.24 |
| Sci-Fi | From props to robots Organized by: Hackaday | 3x $150 gift cards | 2022.04.25 |
| Toys & Games | Tinkercad special Organized by: Instructables | 20 Gift Card Prizes | 2022.04.25 |
| Easter Stress Test | Print existing model Organized by: E3D | Micro or Revo Six, more | 2022.04.18 |
| Easter Print & Paint | Print existing model & paint Organized by: Anycubic | M3, Resin/PLA | 2022.04.20 |
| Revive In Spring | Use Snapmaker in your project. Organized by: Snapmaker | $1000 Coupon, more | 2022.04.15 |
| Stupa | Miniature Stupa Design Organized by: Marcus Bingenheimer | $2000 in prizes, more | 2022.04.15 |
| Print-in-Place | Print and show Organized by: Polymaker | 36x Filament | 2022. 03.27 |
| Diorama | Tinkercad special Organized by: Instructables | 10 Gift Card Prizes | 2022.03.28 |
| Villain's Lair | Create a themed space Organized by: Sketchfab | $6194 in Prizes | 2022.03.29 |
| Mage Owl | Print and Show Organized by: Anycubic | Mono X 6K, Resin | 2022.03.31 |
| Townbuilder 2.0 | Categories: design, render, print & paint Organized by: Twonbuilder, MyMiniFactory | 3x 3D Printers, filament, more | 2022.03.31 |
| #MakerMadness Tournament | Tournament. Theme: Spring Organized by: Thangs | iPad, more | 2022.03.20 |
| 3D Pioneers Challenge 2022 | International Design Competition for Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies Organized by: 3DPC | €35000, more | 2022.03.14 |
| Modification Master | Modify 3D Printer Organized by: Creality | $30K in prizes | 2022. 03.16 |
| Print My Tribe | Print & Paint Organized by: MyMiniFactory, Anycubic | Anycubic Photon Mono X 6K | 2022.03.17 |
| St Patrick's Day | Print existing model Organized by: E3D | Revo Kit, more | 2022.03.17 |
| New Year, New Skill | US Students. Fusion 360 Organized by: Instructables | 19 Prizes | 2022.02.28 |
| Transportation | Design accessories for transport Organized by: PrusaPrinters | MK3S+ Kit, Prusament | 2022.03.06 |
| Robot | Model a robot Organized by: Cults, TwoTrees | 3D Printer, more | 2022.03.10 |
| TCT Awards 2022 | Submit your 3D printing innovations, technologies & collaborations Organized by: TCT Group | NA | 2022.03.02 |
| Valentine's Day | Torture Test the Heart Organized by: E3D | Revo, more | 2022. 02.14 |
| Fix it | Fix it Organized by: Instructables | 9 Prizes | 2022.02.07 |
| Sintratec Shoe | Design a shoe Organized by: Sintratec | 3D Printed Shoe | 2022.02.06 |
| Anything Goes | Open to any project Organized by: Instructables | 28 Prizes | 2022.02.07 |
| Kaika Challenge | 3D print existing model Organized by: Kaika | Kaika Nozzle | 2022.01.11 |
| Christmas Print | Post a photo of your artwork with a Creality printer in the background. Organized by: Creality | 3x Ender-3S1 | 2021.12.30 |
| TOTAL WAR 1915 | Print & Paint Organized by: Cults, Alphonse Marcel | 3D Printer, resin, STL | 2022.02.01 |
| Surprise Inside | Design a specific 3D printable object. Organized by: PDO, Creality Cloud | Gift Cards, subscription, more | 2021. 12.31 |
| Snap-On Controller Mods | Snap-On Controller Mods Organized by: The Controller Project | Prusa Mini, PancakeBot, more | 2022.01.03 |
| Mythology | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021.12.22 |
| 2021 Holidays | Design Decorations and Ornaments Organized by: Prusa3D | MK3S+ Kit, Prusament | 2021.12.19 |
| E3D Christmas | Make the funkiest Spoolble from existing file Organized by: E3D | Revo Six or Revo Micro | 2021.12.24 |
| 3D Printed | US Students, Fusion 360 Organized by: Instructables | 21 Prizes | 2021.12.13 |
| Laser Challenge | Create with the laser Organized by: Instructables | 19 Prizes | 2021.12.06 |
| Made with Math | Tinkercad special Organized by: Instructables | 21 Prizes | 2021. 12.06 |
| Collision: Nature & Civilization | Create a 3D scene Organized by: Sketchfab, NVIDIA | ConceptD 5 Notebook, more | 2021.11.29 |
| Holiday Ornament | Create a 3D printable model Organized by: CIMQUEST | $500, $200 Gift Cards, more | 2021.11.30 |
| Quick and Useful Prints | Print in under an hour Organized by: PrusaPrinters | MK3S+ Kit, Prusament | 2021.11.30 |
| 3D Christmas Decorations | Create a 3D printable model Organized by: Cults, Fiverr | €500, €300, €200 credit on Fiverr | 2021.12.01 |
| Architecture | Design and 3D print an architecture model. Organized by: Cults, Creality | 3x Halots, resin | 2021.12.01 |
| World in a Bottle | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021. 11.24 |
| DIY: Don't Buy | Three categories Organized by: PDO, PTT, Thangs | Gift Cards, Subscriptions | 2021.11.12 |
| Monocomp | Print & Paint Organized by: Monocure3D | 3D Printer, resin, more | 2021.11.15 |
| Robots | Use Tinkercad or Fusion 360 for the bonus prizes. Organized by: Instructables | 21 Prizes | 2021.11.15 |
| Anycubic's Grand Tour | Print and Paint Organized by: MyMiniFactory | Anycubic Photo Ultra | 2021.11.17 |
| Halloween | 7 categories Organized by: Instructables | 36 Prizes | 2021.11.08 |
| High-Temperature Carbon-Fiber | Submit a design that makes use of a new material Organized by: Wevolver | $25,000 | 2021.11.14 |
| Halloween | Use existing STL file Organized by: BIQU | Hermit Crab, filament, more | 2021. 10.31 |
| Monster Challenge 2021 | Create a Monster Organized by: ArtHeroes | Subscriptions, more | 2021.10.31 |
| Showcase | Show original and 3D scanned objects. Organized by: Revopoint | 3D Scanner, more | 2021.10.31 |
| Hallo Wearables | Create a 3D Printed Wearable Design for Halloween Organized by: Zack Freedman, Thangs | LulzBot TAZ, filament, more | 2021.10.31 |
| Halloween 2021 | Halloween design/remix Organized by: PrusaPrinters | MK3S+ KIt, Prusament | 2021.10.26 |
| Halloween 3DP Carnival | 3D print your own decoration Organized by: Flashforge | 3D Printers, filament | 2021.10.25 |
| Halloween | Design your own or remix existing pumpkin. Organized by: E3D | RapidChange™ Revo™ , more | 2021.10.28 |
| Scantober | Post your Polycam (iOS) scan video Organized by: Polycam, Looking Glass Factory | Subscription, LG Portrait | 2021. 10.28 |
| Halloween | Submit your Halloween 3d print project Organized by: Captubes | Filament, more | 2021.10.26 |
| Abandoned Space Station | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021.10.27 |
| Upgrades | Modify existing products Organized by: PrusaPrinters | MK3S+ Kit Prusament | 2021.10.25 |
| Plastic | Use Tinkercad or Fusion360 Organized by: Instructables | 19 Prizes | 2021.10.18 |
| Back to School | US Students, Fusion 360 Organized by: Instructables | 19 Prizes | 2021.10.18 |
| Student Design | Tinkercad only Organized by: Instructables | 20 Prizes | 2021.10.18 |
| Make Changes Happen | Snapmaker Only Organized by: Snapmaker | $3000 in Vouchers, more | 2021. 10.17 |
| AFRL MAM Grand Challenge | US. Large Format MAM Organized by: NSIN | $1 Million Contract | 2021.10.15 |
| Halloween | Facebook. Share images of the prints. Organized by: eSUN | PLA and Resin | 2021.10.11 |
| Solvay AM Cup 2021 | Design an industrial application to revolutionize production line agility. Organized by: Solvay, L’Oréal, Ultimaker | EUR 5000 in Cash, more | 2021.10.15 |
| Print-in-Place | Print-in-Place Designs Organized by: PDO | 10+ Prizes | 2021.10.08 |
| #DesignShuffler | Use the Design Shuffler for 3D print ideas. Organized by: PTT | Mars 2 PRO, 15 Prizes | 2021.09.30 |
| Contestmania 2021 | Categories: Print in Motion, Multicolor Print, Design a Filament, Maker Coin. Organized by: ERRF | 3D Printers, Filament, more | 2021. 09.30 |
| Dynasty’s Traveller | Print & Paint. 1 free and 3 via crowdfunding categories. Organized by: MyMiniFactory | 3D Printer, more | 2021.09.27 |
| Expedition | Submitting the photos or processed model. Organized by: MyMiniFactory | $600 3D Scanning Trip, more | 2021.09.30 |
| Make it Move | Tinkercad special Organized by: Instructables | 20 Prizes | 2021.09.20 |
| Purmundus Challenge | Annual international design competition. Organized by: Purmundus | 30,000 EUR in Prizes | 2021.09.22 |
| Made at Home | 18-30 Only. Design, print, and make a video. Organized by: YML | Original Prusa MK3S+, Mini+, Prusament | 2021.09.20 |
| Monster in the Closet | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021. 09.22 |
| Lunar TORCH | Design a mobile lunar heliostat Organized by: NASA, GrabCAD | $7000 in Prizes | 2021.09.13 |
| 3D Printed Tabletop | Print & Photo Contest Organized by: The Lost Adventures | $9,000 in Prizes 15 Winners | 2021.09.07 |
| Back to School | DIY it by 3D printing. Organized by: PDO, Thangs, Flashforge | 10+ Prizes 7 Winners | 2021.09.03 |
| Treasure Chest | Create, but not just any treasure chest. Organized by: Sketchfab | $600 in Cash, more | 2021.08.30 |
| Tabletop Games & Puzzles | Board games, puzzles, card games, dice games, etc. Organized by: Prusa Printers | MK3S+ Kit, Prusament, more | 2021.08.31 |
| Treehouse | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021.08. 25 |
| Fandom | Tinkercad special. Organized by: Instructables | 20 Prizes | 2021.08.26 |
| Make it Fly | Tinkercad special. Organized by: Instructables | 20 Prizes | 2021.08.23 |
| DIY Summer Camp | Tinkercad special prize Organized by: Instructables | 20 Prizes | 2021.08.23 |
| Olympics | Facebook. Olympics themed contest. Organized by: Creality | $1000, CR-10, Halot | 2021.08.08 |
| Death Plague | Print & Paint Organized by: MyMiniFactory, RPG | Brushes, Resin | 2021.08.11 |
| Hemistorm | Customize Crawler/Trail Truck Organized by: MyMiniFactory, Hemistorm | Snapmaker 2.0 3D Printer Sets | 2021.08.07 |
| Storybook Scene | Model and Hand Paint Organized by: Sketchfab, XP-Pen | x3 Tablets, Cash, more | 2021. 07.30 |
| Summer Theme | Create an original summer-related 3D model. Organized by: PDO, Thangs | $500 in Prizes | 2021.07.30 |
| Garden | Design and 3D print. Organized by: Cults3D, Anycubic | 3D Printers, filament | 2021.08.05 |
| Dream Car | Design Your Dream Car Organized by: Cults3D, Voxelab | 3D Printers, more | 2021.07.31 |
| Chinchilla | 3D print in Chinchilla filament Organized by: NinjaTek | Filament | 2021.07.31 |
| Move It | Share Your Movable Work Organized by: Snapmaker, ELEGOO | $5000 in Prizes | 2021.07.26 |
| Start-up 2021 | Businesses not older than 5 years. Organized by: Formnext, 3DPI | Participation, media coverage, more | 2021.07.16 |
| Life on a Train | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021. 07.21 |
| Feywood | Print & Paint Organized by: MyMiniFactory, Iain Lovecraft | Anycubic products, more | 2021.07.21 |
| Soda Pop Bottle | NA Only. Packaging. Organized by: Stratasys, KeyShot | $6000 in SDM vouchers, more | 2021.07.19 |
| Mechanical Maker | 3D print and submit the image. Organized by: MyMiniFactory | x4 3D Printers x10 kg of PLA | 2021.07.13 |
| 100 Spools | NA and Canada Only. 2 Categories Organized by: Chris Riley, Printed Solid | 100 Spools | 2021.07.14 |
| Vases | 3D Printed Vases Organized by: Fulament | $500 in Prizes | 2021.07.12 |
| Garden | Design Functional Garden Tools Organized by: PDO, Thangs | $500 in Prizes | 2021.07.02 |
| Nature | 3D Scanning - Nature Organized by: Sketchfab, Metashape | Software subscription, $50, more | 2021. 06.28 |
| Timekeepers | Design anything about time. Organized by: Prusa3D | Mini, Prusament, etc. | 2021.06.27 |
| Fantasy Tavern | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021.06.23 |
| Box | Tinkercad Special Organized by: Instructables | 20 Prizes | 2021.06.21 |
| Furniture | Best use of Fusion 360. Organized by: Instructables | 21 Prizes | 2021.06.21 |
| Toys and Games | Tinkercad Special Organized by: Instructables | $500, 250, 100, 20 Prizes | 2021.06.21 |
| Children’s Day | Gifts For Kids Organized by: Snapmaker | Snapmaker products | 2021.06.14 |
| Fixture/Tool | US and Canada. Pro Division. Organized by: GrabCAD | Vouchers, Material, more | 2021.06. 14 |
| Fixture/Tool | US and Canada. Students. Organized by: GrabCAD | Vouchers, Material, more | 2021.06.14 |
| HOME DECO | Home decoration contests Organized by: Anycubic | 3D Printers, filament | 2021.06.15 |
| Interdimensional Art | Design Gallery Space or Avatar Organized by: Sketchfab, Mozzila Hubs | Mouse, $250, more | 2021.05.31 |
| Robot Pet | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021.05.27 |
| Mothers Day Remix | Remix the existing models. Organized by: Thangs, 3DPN, CCT | $600 in Prizes | 2021.05.22 |
| STEM Workshop | England and Wales. Organized by: Tablet-Academy, CraftBot | 3D Printer Bundle | 2021.05.21 |
| CNC | Autodesk Fusion 360 Special Organized by: Instructables | $500, 250, 100, 20 Prizes | 2021. 05.24 |
| Creality Cloud | Create 3D scan & 3D print related post. Organized by: Creality | 3D scanner, more | 2021.05.05 |
| Gardening Tools | Helping Your Garden Grow Organized by: Prusa Printers | MK3S+ Kit, Prusament | 2021.05.02 |
| Fiverr | Create a printable 3D model that is useful in your office. Organized by: Cults3D | €1000 in Prizes (credits) | 2021.04.30 |
| RPG | Tinkercad Special Organized by: Instructables | $250, 100, 50 20 Prizes | 2021.04.26 |
| All Humanoids | Patreon Printing & Painting Organized by: mz4250 | Custom 3D Models | 2021.04.25 |
| Futuristic Transport | Create a 3D render. Organized by: CG Boost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021.04.28 |
| Loot’s Golden Brush | Print and paint. Organized by: Loot Studios | Photon Mono, more | 2021. 04.25 |
| Gardening | Tinkercad Special Organized by: Instructables | $250, 100, 50 20 Prizes | 2021.04.26 |
| Portrait from the Future | Create a portrait from the future. Organized by: LGF, Sketchfab | Looking Glass, more | 2021.04.26 |
| Enapter | Design devices and systems for hydrogen applications. Organized by: GrabCAD | $3.000 in Prizes | 2021.04.19 |
| Original Superhero | Store challenge Organized by: Sketchfab | XP-Pen Tablet, Subscription | 2021.04.19 |
| Airship Print and Paint | Print and Paint Airship Organized by: MyMiniFactory | 7.000 in Prizes | 2021.04.14 |
| Loopy Looper | Create modification of the Loopy Looper. Organized by: Cults3D | x4 Printers | 2021.04.15 |
| Fantastic Print & Paint | Print STL from the campaign and paint it. Organized by: MyMiniFactory | Phrozen, Resin, more | 2021.04.14 |
| 3D Printed Speakers | 3D Printed Speakers Organized by: 3DPN, Thangs | Prusa Mini, Proto-Pasta... | 2021.04.04 |
| make:able | An assistive technology design challenge for students. Organized by: PrintLab | 6 for each age group | 2021.04.01 |
| Shiba Inu | Use your preferred tools and workflow to texture the model. Organized by: Sketchfab | $100, Subscription | 2021.03.29 |
| Smart Home Accessory | Create an accessory for your smart home device. Organized by: PDO, Thangs | 3Dconnexion Spacemouse, $440 in Prizes | 2021.03.31 |
| Daft + Punk Universe | Model a scene reminiscent of Daft Punk’s style. Organized by: Sketchfab | DP Album, Turntable, more | 2021.03.29 |
| Simple Machines | Create a simple machine Organized by: Instructables | $500, 250, 100, 19 Prizes | 2021. 03.29 |
| 3D Pioneers Challenge 2021 | International Design Competition for Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Technologies Organized by: 3DPC | €35000, more | 2021.03.31 |
| Woodland Hideaway | Create a low poly hideaway. Organized by: Sketchfab | Framed Art, $50 | 2021.03.22 |
| Folklore | Create a 3D render. Organized by: CG Boost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021.03.24 |
| Innovation Award | For 3D printing applications startups. Organized by: Forward AM | $100.000 in goods and services, more | 2021.03.28 |
| E3DFlexibles2021 | Design something that makes interesting use of flexible 3D printing material. Organized by: E3D-Online | “Flowalistik” Signature Hemera, more | 2021.03.14 |
| Modified 3D Printers | Show and share the creative DIY modified printers. Organized by: Creality | $20.000 in Prizes, more | 2021.03.09 |
| Painting Contest | Patreon. Print, paint, and post. Organized by: WWTavern | Phrozen, more | 2021.03.10 |
| Upcycling | Recycle materials or unwanted products. Organized by: Snapmaker | Rotary module, more | 2021.03.07 |
| #3DPetPrint | Design something "Pet inspired" for a chance to win a Creality CR-10s & more. Organized by: ptt.live, Thangs | 3D Printer, Filament, $50, more | 2021.02.28 |
| Gaming Mouse | US and Canada. Design a computer gaming mouse. Organized by: GrabCad | $3000 Cash, more | 2021.03.01 |
| Make It Glow | Make something that glows. Organized by: Instructables | $500, $250, etc. 19 Prizes | 2021.03.01 |
| Robot | US and Canada. Create a 3D model of an innovative, futuristic robot. Organized by: Sketchfab | Sony’s Spatial Reality Display, more | 2021.03.01 |
| Miniatures | Share a picture or a video of your own favorite miniature Organized by: Anycubic | Photon Mono, Resin, more | 2021.02.25 |
| TownBuilder | Use TownBuilder to design your 3D terrain. Organized by: MyMiniFactory | 1x Phenom 3x Mars Pros | 2021.02.22 |
| Jewelry | Special prize for using Tinkercad Organized by: Instructables | 20 Prizes | 2021.03.01 |
| Power of Nature | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021.02.24 |
| Movie Role Scene | Submit your entry shots.. Organized by: Elegoo | 3D Printers, more | 2021.02.16 |
| Painting Contest | Patrons Only. Print, Paint, and Post on Instagram. Organized by: BTB | Phrosen Mini, more | 2021. 02.15 |
| Alien Moon Landing | Use Blockbench to create an alien moon landing scene. Organized by: Sketchfab | $50 Gift Card, Subscription | 2021.02.08 |
| #Thangs100K | Print a model from Thangs & share it on FB, Twitter, Insta Organized by: Thangs | $5000 in 3D Printers | 2021.02.06 |
| Anything Goes | Open to any project ... Organized by: Instructables | $500, $250... 19 Prizes | 2021.02.08 |
| Street Art | 3D Scanning Challange. Use iOS LiDAR Scanning Apps. Organized by: Sketchfab | $100 Gift Card, Subscription | 2021.02.01 |
| Fantasy Island | Create a low poly fantasy island. Organized by: Sketchfab | Framed Art $50, $25, Cards | 2021.02.01 |
| #sculptjanuary2021 | Challenge yourself over 31 days with a set of 31 topics. Organized by: CGBoost | NA | 2021. 01.31 |
| 3D Modeling Contest | Create a posed, stylized fantasy character ... Organized by: AnimSchool | Cash Prizes Subscription | 2021.01.29 |
| Underground City | Use any 3D tools to create a 3D render. Organized by: CGBoost | Subscriptions and Credits | 2021.01.27 |
| Gaming Guy | Editing Challange. Use data from the original model. Organized by: Sketchfab | $100 Gift Card, Subscription | 2021.01.25 |
| HeroesToo | Schools only. Develop innovative and sustainable solutions for social distancing. More details: https://bit.ly/3nswCBI | x3 3D Printers | 2021.01.15 |
| X-mas Tree Decoration | Make a Christmas ornament, share a picture on FB. More details: http://bit.ly/38lc9d6 | Filament, Resin, More | 2021.01.15 |
| Enapter Challenge | Design a water trap that can remove moisture . ..More details: https://bit.ly/3fAfLKz | Up to $2000 in Prizes | 2021.01.09 |
| Christmas Printing | 3D print and paint your baubles ... More details: http://bit.ly/3r69Hik | Phrozen Mighty & Mini, More | 2021.01.01 |
| 3December 2020 | Create a model every day ... More details: https://bit.ly/33EeY6w | Framed Art $50 Gift Card | 2021.01.04 |
| 3D Printed Bedroom | Create a printable 3D model that is useful in a bedroom. More details: https://bit.ly/2Tug5jG | Adventurer 3 Filament | 2021.01.05 |
Due to the heavy loading pages, we had to divide a few tables. The older events have been separated out and can be accessed via Resource Library (please find in the footer). Altogether in the past few years, we recorded more than 350 3D design-related competitions.
Please post your comment below or contact us if we’ve missed any 3D printing-related contest/competition.
We will update our table accordingly.
Basic Tips For Best Results in 3D Printing Competitions
– Please read competition instructions carefully before entering any contest.
– In most 3D printing competitions designers would come up with totally new designs, however, in some cases, designers will be asked to redesign existing objects.
– You don’t have to be a top designer to participate. Unique idea is paramount.
– Ability to use various design software skills will make you competitive but it will not guarantee the first place.
– Research the subject of competition and try to find topics that have not been overused.
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– If competition involves redesigning something you should analyze it and find weaknesses and areas of improvements.
– When posting your entry describe it clearly with a good quality picture. The way you post the entry is as important as the design itself.
– It is a good idea to share your competition entry in social media. This can win you vital likes together with possibly gaining some useful advice.
– Competitions may carry additional requirements such as for loading multiple parts or restrictions concerning age, country of origin, etc. Please pay attention to the small print at the end of announcements.
Read More: 30 Day Challenges
If you are active on social media, you may come across weekly, monthly and even yearly challenges, promoted by people you follow. Here you can find 3D Design or 3D Printing related 30 day challenges that are about to start, are ongoing, or happened in the past. We will dig into the subject and find out how 30 day challenges empower designers.
3D Printer Giveaways – Entry for Free 3D Printing Related Products
Did you know that 3D printer giveaways are an often occurrence? Manufacturers, together with community members, frequently organize such promotional events. For them, it is a great opportunity to advertise their products, promote their 3D printing-related channels, and grow the follower base.
With minimal effort, participants can obtain their first or additional 3D printer, try new filaments or other 3D printing-related products.
New Partners and Prizes of the 3D Modeling Ace Contest 2021
Entries for 3D Modeling Ace Contest has been extended until September 20 . Recall that projects made in KOMPAS-3D and specialized applications, and original software applications / libraries for KOMPAS-3D are accepted for the Competition p . The number of projects from one participant is not limited.
The 3D modeling aces competition is held annually with the support of leading companies in the field of additive technologies, VR / AR, computer and computer technology. This year, 14 companies, associations and industry unions became partners, including: Lenovo, VR Concept, PICASO 3D, 1C: Distribution, Laser Systems, the Union of Mechanical Engineers of Russia, the Association "Digital Innovations in Mechanical Engineering", the Russian Association of Manufacturers of Specialized Equipment and equipment "Rosspetsmash".
Recently, ARBITE, a domestic manufacturer of professional graphics workstations, servers, high-performance cluster solutions, and desktop systems, has joined the 2021 Contest partners. Colleagues support the Competition almost from the first years of its foundation.
The shipbuilding nomination is covered by one of the leading industry publications Shipbuilding info, and the aircraft building nomination is covered by the AviaPort information and analytical agency.
The competition is also supported by the companies of the consortium of developers of engineering software "Razvitie": EREMEX, STC "APM" and TESIS.
WHAT
COMPETITION PARTNERS WILL GIVE TO COMPETITORS Lenovo will present one of the participants of the Competition with a ThinkPad P15s Gen 2 professional laptop. The first Russian manufacturer of 3D printers PICASO 3D will give a certificate for 3D printing, ARBITE has prepared a 2.
5" SATA solid-state drive with a capacity of 240GB .0003 1C Interest .
Do you dream of organizing teamwork in VR or simply transferring your project to virtual reality? VR Concept, the developer of the virtual prototyping application, will provide such a chance and present one of the winners with a certificate for their VR Concept application.
Association " Rosspetsmash " will celebrate the best competitive projects of agricultural machinery, road-building machines, food equipment, made in the KOMPAS-3D design system.
Special gifts and surprises were prepared by ASCON partners in the Razvitie consortium.
An engineer who submits the most interesting - well-developed or complex - project in KompasFlow, a calculation application from the company TESIS , will receive KompasFlow license for one year for the enterprise and Xiaomi Mi band 6 fitness bracelet to create a digital twin of himself ;).
STC "APM" will award the best authors of projects made in programs for strength calculations: APM FEM, APM WinMachine or APM StructFEM. For this, a special nomination “Tested APM works!” was created, where to put a comma is up to you. Winner will get wireless keyboard mouse .
Authors of projects using Delta Design PCB CAD will receive a special prize from EREMEX.
We remind you that if together with KOMPAS-3D you use the calculation application KompasFlow from TESIS, CAD for printed circuit boards Delta Design from EREMEX, programs for strength calculations APM FEM / APM WinMachine / APM StructFEM from STC "APM" - we are waiting for your projects for participation in a special nomination from partners in the RazVITie consortium!
GIFTS FROM ASCON
Winners of the 3D Modeling Aces Contest will receive individual gifts, as well as licensed ASCON software for the enterprise.
The prize fund includes licensed annual and even perpetual commercial versions of KOMPAS-3D with machine-building and construction applications, LOTSMAN:KB, 8D. Quality Management, POLYNOM:MDM, Pilot, as well as discounts for updating KOMPAS-3D.
Individual valuable prizes include wireless headphones and chargers, portable speakers, smart stations, certificates for the purchase of equipment, memorable souvenirs from the KOMPAS team: backpacks, baseball caps, hiking mugs and much more.
Win prizes for yourself and for the company!
RULES AND TERMS
To participate, go to https://best.ascon.ru/, log in to the Participant's Personal Account or register if you do not have an account. Fill out an online application and add a project.
Accepting applications until September 20, 2021.
Website of the Contest: https://best.ascon.ru/
Have any questions about the Contest? Contact [email protected]
About partners:
1C-Distribution is one of the main activities of the 1C Company.
The official distributor of such manufacturers as 1C-Bitrix, ABBYY, DrWeb, ASCON, Entensys, Eset, Ideco, Microsoft, Kaspersky Lab and others. The list of supplied software products is not limited to the products of the manufacturers listed above: the brand's "portfolio" includes more than 70 Russian and foreign developers. The company has many years of successful experience of cooperation with domestic and foreign developers. A staff of experienced qualified specialists systematically monitors market trends, constantly expands the range of software supplied and offers products from new vendors. The main mission is profitable and reliable interaction with partners based on the honesty and openness of the company.
" AviaPort " is a Russian information and analytical agency specializing in the collection, processing and dissemination of business information about the aviation industry.
ARBITE is a developer and supplier of information technology solutions, products and services that has been operating on the Russian market since 1991.
The company's activities include the production of computer systems, desktop systems, professional graphics stations for CAD/CAM/CAE, servers, cluster computing systems (HTPC), ARBYTE brand storage systems, implementation of network security and Internet access systems, application server load balancing.
Laser systems is a modern and innovative enterprise operating in the field of laser technology and optoelectronic systems for more than 20 years. The company's products provide industrial safety, solve the most important problems in the field of air navigation and meteorology, help create single and small-scale parts of complex shapes.
STC "APM" — developer of software for engineering analysis in mechanical engineering and construction.
Russian Association of Manufacturers of Specialized Machinery and Equipment (abbreviated as Rosspetsmash Association ) is a non-profit organization that brings together companies to lobby the interests of domestic specialized mechanical engineering in government bodies, promote their products in the domestic and foreign markets, develop and review technical standards and regulations, address issues of industry modernization and improve the quality of manufactured products.
machinery and equipment. The Rosspetsmash Association includes 217 enterprises, including manufacturers of agricultural and road construction equipment, food equipment, components, trailers and semi-trailers.
Information and analytical portal Shipbuilding.info is a platform for informing about events and analyzing trends in the shipbuilding industry both in Russia and abroad. The goals of the project are the development of domestic river and sea shipbuilding and the creation of an effective communication tool between Russian shipbuilding and ship repair companies.
TESIS is a Russian developer of software products for engineering calculations and translation, validation and quality control of digital models.
EREMEX is a leading Russian developer of engineering software for design automation of radio-electronic equipment.
Lenovo is the world's largest manufacturer of personal computers.
Today, Lenovo is a leading thinker and innovator in more than 160 countries.
PICASO 3D is the first Russian manufacturer of 3D printers and a leader in the production of devices for personal 3D printing in Russia. By constantly expanding the functionality of devices, the company opens up new possibilities for 3D printing and allows you to achieve previously impossible results. PICASO 3D printers are an affordable tool for solving professional problems.
VR Concept is the developer of the eponymous virtual prototyping desktop application for collaborative work with CAD/BIM models in virtual reality.
Top 3D printers for schools and universities
- 10th place - Wanhao Duplicator I3 mini
- 9th place - Creality3D Ender 3 MAX
- 8th place - FlashForge Finder
- 7th place - Anycubic Photon Mono
- 6th place - Wanhao Duplicator 19 9
- 4th place - Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K
- 3rd place - PICASO 3D Designer Classic
- 2nd place - PICASO 3D Designer X Pro
- 1st place - Raise3D E2
- Scanners
- Postprocessing
- Filament Drying
Every year 3D printing finds new applications and becomes easier to handle.
Already, there is a huge variety of printers designed for both serious projects and children. But due to the wide variety, it is very difficult to choose the right printer. Therefore, in this top, we have collected the best printers for educational institutions, depending on the tasks.
Why does the school need a 3D printer?
Although the school is a place for receiving primary and secondary education, in it a person decides which way of life to go on. At the moment, the division of the parallel classes depending on the area of interest of schoolchildren is successfully applied. They include an in-depth study of certain subjects, but in addition to this, you can teach children the basics of an engineer's work: mechanics, drawing and working on machine tools. But as discussed above, 3D printing is penetrating many areas. Therefore, the ability to work with a 3D printer can be a great help when choosing a further development path. In addition, there are many competitions in which students compete in 3D modeling and 3D printing skills.
For victories in some of these competitions, the school is given kits that allow them to equip a full-fledged 3D printing laboratory. For example, the annual “All-Russian Olympiad in 3D Technologies” allows not only to gain experience in developing a real project in a short time, but also to win a trip to children's camps. There is also a competition of engineering projects “3DBUM”, in which schoolchildren go through all stages of development: from sketches to the finished product. In addition, there are many different 3D printers and 3D scanners that can be won in 3DBOOM.
But the result of participation in these competitions depends not only on the skills of the students, but also on the 3D printer. Therefore, it is extremely important to choose the most suitable printer for the tasks of the competition.
Features of choosing a 3D printer
Unfortunately, there are no 3D printers that combine all the positive qualities. But you can choose the most suitable option, which will either cover the necessary tasks, or combine the necessary qualities.
When choosing a printer, you should pay attention to the speed and quality of printing. Ease of use is also important, because the success of training depends on it. And of course, security, the availability of protection mechanisms and their advancement. When choosing a printer, it is also worth considering what material it will print. The most popular choice would be an FDM 3D printer using filament (plastic wire). The only danger would be a heated nozzle. On the other hand, there is SLA technology: Resin curing in ultraviolet rays. In this case, the danger is the resin itself, its fumes and ultraviolet rays. Next, we will look at which printers are suitable for certain tasks, as well as their pros and cons.
Top 10 3D printers for schools and universities
10th place - Wanhao Duplicator I3 mini
Proven to be a great printer for beginner printers, the Wanhao Duplicator I3 mini is perfect for schools and clubs. There are no dangerous elements in it, and even a junior high school student can set it up.
Due to the simple design and low cost, this model can equip a whole circle, where each student will work with a separate printer. It is also worth noting the small size of the Duplicator I3 mini, which allows you to conveniently transport them to participate in competitions and olympiads. But for its small size and simplicity of design, you have to pay with low printing speed and relatively low quality, while, due to the lack of a heated table, the range of filaments available for printing is greatly reduced.
9th place - Creality3D Ender 3 MAX
The previous model of the Ender 3 printer line has already become a classic choice for a 3D printer for the home, and the Ender 3 MAX not only retains the main advantages of its predecessor, but also adds a lot of new things: an improved model cooling system, an all-metal extruder, updated firmware and more. Due to the preserved design, all the improvements created for the Ender 3 are also suitable for the Ender 3 MAX.
However, this printer is shipped as an assembly kit, and the lack of an outer cover may cause problems when transporting the printer.
8th place - FlashForge Finder
Due to the plastic case, it may seem that this printer is not a serious device. But this will be a delusion, because it has high accuracy and printing speed, which will definitely help when participating in competitions with a limited time. Due to the closed design and lightweight body made of high-strength plastic, it can be easily transported without assembly and disassembly for the duration of the move. Unfortunately, the main disadvantage of this model follows from the above pluses: a small print area.
7th place - Anycubic Photon Mono
Unlike previous printers, Anycubic Photon Mono prints using SLA technology. This achieves excellent print accuracy while maintaining an average print speed. It is also worth noting the compactness, which allows you to put it even on the windowsill.
But due to the resin used, Photon mono would not be the best choice for teaching young children: the resin emits dangerous fumes during curing, and after printing, the model must be cleaned of resin residue. Due to the limitations of the printable area and the difficulty in post-processing the model, this printer will be a great addition to any of the FDM printers in this top.
6th place - Wanhao Duplicator 6 Plus
This 3D printer can be called a workhorse: reliable, strong and big. By the name, you can easily understand that this printer is an improved version of the Duplicator 6. The main differences include the addition of functionality in the firmware, for example, resuming printing after a power outage and auto-calibrating the table. Despite the formidable appearance, this printer is quite easy to learn, configure and repair. Thanks to the steel sheet body, stability during printing is achieved. But the main disadvantage follows from this: a lot of weight.
Combined with the large external dimensions, transporting this printer may cause some difficulties. Duplicator 6 Plus is suitable as a primary printer for schools and a spare for Universities.
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5th place - Flashforge Dreamer
Starting with this 3D printer, we are entering the territory of professional equipment.
As a result, more opportunities open up both in printing models and in choosing the materials from which the model will be made. For example, this printer has 2 nozzles at once, and this opens up the possibility of printing two-color models and the use of soluble supports, which will undoubtedly improve the quality of printing overhanging elements. Also worth noting is the closed print area, which protects the model from drafts during printing. Thanks to its closed case form factor, FlashForge Dreamer can be moved relatively easily. A distinctive feature is the ability to print via Wi-Fi: if there are several printers with support for printing via Wi-Fi, it will be possible to manage all printers at once through one computer in real time.
4th place - Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K
Another representative of SLA 3D printers. Unlike the previously mentioned Anycubic Photon, this printer has even greater accuracy down to 35 microns. This is achieved with a 4K screen.
At the same time, the printing speed can reach 80 mm / h. Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is already used in many industries: engineering, design, art and even dentistry! Therefore, this printer will be an excellent choice for Higher Education Institutions if there is a need for high quality printing.
3rd place - PICASO 3D Designer Classic
PICASO has long been at the forefront of professional 3D printing, and many of their older printers are still in use in the workshop. Thanks to the official possibility of improving the printer, you can choose the necessary components that will expand the functionality in the necessary direction. For example, there is an improved extruder that allows the nozzle to be heated up to 410°C, a requirement for printing with engineering plastics such as PC and PEEK. Designer Classic is suitable both for schools, due to its ease of use, and for Universities, due to its wide range of features and high quality.
2nd place - PICASO 3D Designer X Pro
The most advanced 3D printer from PICASO 3D combines the positive qualities of all their previous developments, while adding many new features: dual-filament printing, high precision, auto-calibration, printing with high-temperature plastics and much more.
Almost any idea can be realized with Designer X Pro: if something cannot be printed on this printer, it cannot be printed on any other FDM printer. But for all the advantages you need to pay for large sizes and weight. Therefore, this printer is best used as a fully stationary.
1st place - Raise3D E2
It would seem that the previous 3D printer is the peak point of the development of FDM 3D printers. But Raise3D knows how to surprise! E2 has all the available functionality that is rarely found on printers separately, not to mention the combination of several functions: table auto-adjustment with height map display, a camera that can be monitored from the printer screen, and real-time video transfer to a computer , a dual carriage system that allows you to print two models at once and more. At the same time, it retains excellent printing accuracy and relatively high speed. Due to its compactness, it can even be put on a shelf in a closet, but additional space is still needed for full access to all structural elements.
This printer can replace any printer from this top, in some cases even two printers due to the above two-carriage system.
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Accessories
Despite the self-sufficiency of many 3D printers, solving some problems when working with them can take a lot of time. But at the same time, many of these actions are simple enough to be performed by a separate device.
Next, we will talk about gadgets that make it easier to use a 3D printer, as well as scanners that open up a new range of possibilities for recreating the real world.
Scanners
Some tasks of recreating the real world or repairing parts are extremely difficult to perform using manual model creation: repairing curved parts, creating a human model, reproducing architectural elements, and other non-standard tasks. Similar problems when digitizing real things will help you solve a 3D scanner. Basically, scanners are divided into stationary, scanning small objects, and portable, allowing you to scan objects such as cars, people, and even buildings. Some models can be attributed to both groups at once, but the main purpose of the scanner will prevail. Therefore, it is very important to determine the range of tasks that need to be completed. RangeVision Spectrum can be used as a stationary scanner. This scanner allows you to scan objects from 1 cm to 3 m. Such a variety of sizes of the scanned object allows you to cover most tasks.
RangeVision Spectrum on tripod
If there is a need to scan more objects, then you can use the Calibry portable scanner. Thanks to its convenient design, it can easily scan large objects up to 10m, and the built-in screen allows you to see the preliminary result of the work in real time.
Postprocessing
Despite the compactness and simplicity of working with SLA printers, after the completion of the printing process, it is necessary to clean the model of resin and additional UV illumination in order for the model to gain maximum strength. This time-consuming task can be performed manually, but to reduce time costs it is reasonable to use special devices that do these repetitive actions automatically. A representative of this class of devices is the Anycubic Wash&Cure. With it, you can easily clean the model and light it up. The user only needs to place the model on the turntable and Wash&Cure does the rest.
It is also worth considering that automation of the process reduces the risks associated with working with resin: contact with the skin and inhalation of fumes. Therefore, with frequent work with SLA printers, this gadget will not only reduce time spent, but also increase the level of security.
Filament drying
If there is a large amount of filament for FDM printers, the question of its storage sharply arises. Most people just put it on the shelves in their rooms without worrying about its properties. But some materials are highly hygroscopic - the ability to absorb moisture from the air. And if the wet filament does not break the printer, then at least it will give out a low-quality model as a result of printing. Therefore, it is very important to dry the filament before printing, especially if it has been stored outdoors. Some craftsmen do this in ovens, but for obvious reasons, this option is not suitable for educational institutions.
To accomplish this task, there are devices for feeding and drying the filament. The best choice would be Polymaker PolyBox. The distinctive feature of this filament dryer is that it is possible to dry and feed 2 spools weighing up to 1 kg each or 1 spool weighing up to 3 kg at once. This will allow the use of only one device for printers with two extruders.
Polymaker PolyBox with two plastic spools
Summing up
After viewing this top, you may not fully decide on the choice of a 3D printer. Therefore, further we will separate all printers depending on the conditions for their use. For schools and continuing education clubs, the Wanhao Duplicator I3 mini, FlashForge Finder and Wanhao Duplicator 6 Plus are the best choices because of their ease of use, safety and reliability. For universities and colleges, PICASO 3D Designer X Pro, Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K and Raise3D E2 are suitable. They are distinguished by a huge functionality and breadth of 3D printing possibilities.
Also, do not forget about additional devices: a scanner for digitizing objects from the real world, a drying and filament feed chamber for using demanding plastics, and post-processing cameras that make it easier for the final stage of working with a model printed on an SLA printer. As the world of 3D printing is evolving rapidly, you should not lose sight of the newer models of 3D printers, which you can read reviews on our blog.
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