It is the most asked question. In my Rapid Prototyping class students usually gathers around me in the very first lesson and i am bombarded with the same question again and again. A lot of my visitors are curious about the prices of the machines. People from the industry want to get an unbiased review and would like to know which machine they should buy.
As 3D industry is multiplying day by day, big players are jumping in to grasp the marketplace and more focused technologies and brands are surfacing, A clear ONE answer to the question is not possible. When people ask me, my first response usually is a question "If you are an automotive expert and someone comes to you out of the blue and asks " I want to buy a car which one should i buy". Do you have a clear answer for this person. Obviously, you want to know a bit more about the needs of the person and why he/she want to buy a car before you can try to come up with a possible answer. And that applies here as well, One should have at least some idea why do you want to buy a 3D printer.
Well! for all my industrial and more professional friends it is a very crowded market for a lot of different users so i would recommend having a chat or meet in person and i would love to share my views and reviews. I can certainly help you in narrowing down the choices.
For my hobbyist friends, i would suggest watching the following video.
Few more considerations:
References:
RcLifeOn Youtube channel
Ulimakers
BCN 3D
FormLabs
As 3D industry is multiplying day by day, big players are jumping in to grasp the marketplace and more focused technologies and brands are surfacing, A clear ONE answer to the question is not possible. When people ask me, my first response usually is a question "If you are an automotive expert and someone comes to you out of the blue and asks " I want to buy a car which one should i buy". Do you have a clear answer for this person. Obviously, you want to know a bit more about the needs of the person and why he/she want to buy a car before you can try to come up with a possible answer. And that applies here as well, One should have at least some idea why do you want to buy a 3D printer.
Well! for all my industrial and more professional friends it is a very crowded market for a lot of different users so i would recommend having a chat or meet in person and i would love to share my views and reviews. I can certainly help you in narrowing down the choices.
For my hobbyist friends, i would suggest watching the following video.
Few more considerations:
- Generally closed console printers performs better than open concept.
- Delta design might serve you better If you are in for bigger volume and not super conscious about the quality.
- For those who are willing to spend a bit more and looking for professional machines like quality, I recommend Ultimaker.
- BCN 3D has better design for those who are looking for Dual-Extrusion capability.
- FormLabs is a great choice for Resin based category, best fit for smaller highly detailed parts.
References:
RcLifeOn Youtube channel
Ulimakers
BCN 3D
FormLabs
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