Filament 3D Printers
Melt and extrude plastic filaments to build quick and inexpensive prototypes, custom and complex parts, and manufacturing aids such as jigs and fixtures. These 3D printers are also known as fused filament fabrication (FFF) and fused deposition modeling (FDM) printers. They meet U.S. and international standards for safety. Product regulations restrict sales to the listed jurisdictions/areas.
These printers use PLA, which is good for creating prototypes. PLA prints at a low temperature, so it rarely clogs extruders. Because it’s so low maintenance, it’s the most common material for 3D printing. MakerBot printers are compatible only with MakerBot-brand filaments.
These printers have a camera that connects to the internet, so you can stream live video of the printing process to monitor it remotely. They have heated printer beds to prevent parts from warping during cooling.
Max. Printing | Printer Bed | Overall | |||||||||||||||
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| Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Min. Layer Ht., mm | Printer Speed, mm/s | Material | Type | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Accuracy, mm | Data Connection Type | Current, A  | Voltage | Specifications Met | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
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| 8.7" | 7.9" | 9.84" | 0.1 | 150 | Steel | Heated | 18 1/2" | 21.07" | 21.54" | Not Rated | Ethernet, USB-A, Wi-Fi | 2.7 | 120V AC, 240V AC | C-UL Listed, CE Marked, UL-Listed | Outside United States and Canada | 0000000 | 000000000 |
Resin 3D Printers
Print parts with more precision and minute detail than filament printers. These printers harden photosensitive resin into specific shapes by shining light through a high-resolution LCD screen. Unlike filament printers that can only move as fast as their head, resin printers cure the entire printing surface layer by layer. This makes them a great choice for printing multiple parts without adding time to your build. Since the layer heights are so small, your parts will come out smooth and exact, even around the edges and curves.
After printing, remove the excess resin off your parts with nitrile gloves and scraping tools or with an automated parts washer. Then place them in an ultraviolet curing chamber.
Formlabs printers make parts faster and with better bonds between layers than other printers, including Phrozen printers. As they print, the layers lift off smoothly and quickly, without getting stuck and shifting around. That’s thanks to the textured light source and flexible resin tank base.
A great choice for beginners, these printers have a step-by-step guide on the control panel. The free software will automatically suggest positions for your model that minimize the number of supports it will need, saving resin and ensuring easy removal. The built-in camera and sensors mean you can monitor prints from your PC.
Use these printers with Formlabs resins. To clean excess resin off your parts and remove them from the build platform, you can use the included finish kit.
Printers with a parts washer, curing chamber, and service plan give you everything you need to create a finished part. After printing, remove the build platform and slot it into the parts washer to remove excess resin. Then separate your parts and cure them in the chamber. The service plan gives you access to training, technical support, quick shipments of replacement components, and more.
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| Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Min. Layer Ht., mm | Diagonal Screen Size | Printer Screen Resolution | Wavelength, nm | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Data Connection Type | Current, A | Voltage | Includes | Each | |
Printers | |||||||||||||||
| 7 3/4" | 4 3/4" | 8 1/4" | 0.025 | 7" | 1280 × 800 | 405 | 15 3/4" | 14 1/2" | 22" | USB-C, Ethernet, Wi-Fi | 4.8 | 100V AC-240V AC | Resin Tank, Build Platform, Resin Tank Mixer, Finish Kit, Software | 00000000 | 000000000 |
Printers with Parts Washer, Curing Chamber, and 1-Year Professional Service Plan | |||||||||||||||
| 7 3/4" | 4 3/4" | 8 1/4" | 0.025 | 7" | 1280 × 800 | 405 | 15 3/4" | 14 1/2" | 22" | USB-C, Ethernet, Wi-Fi | 4.8 | 100V AC-240V AC | Resin Tank, Quick-Release Build Platform, Resin Tank Mixer, Finish Kit, Parts Washer, Curing Chamber, Software, 1-Year Professional Service Plan | 00000000 | 00000000 |
Phrozen printers are the best choice for larger parts thanks to their larger build platform. After printing, an automatic pump sucks the resin out of the tank for easy cleanup. These printers come with a composite resin tank film that’s semi-clear, letting light pass through for a good cure. The film’s matte finish releases layers easily and quickly.
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| Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Min. Layer Ht., mm | Diagonal Screen Size | Printer Screen Resolution | Wavelength, nm | Lg. | Wd. | Ht. | Data Connection Type | Current, A | Voltage | Includes | Cannot Be Sold To | Each | |
| 13" | 7 1/4" | 15 3/4" | 0.01 | 15" | 7680 × 4320 | 405 | 18 3/4" | 15 3/4" | 26 3/4" | USB-A, Ethernet | 1.05-2.5 | 120V AC, 240V AC | Resin Tank, Resin Tank Composite Film, Automatic Resin Pump, Build Platform | ME | 0000000 | 000000000 |
PFA film has greater clarity than the composite film that comes with Phrozen printers, so you can print with even finer detail. However, cured resin doesn't release as easily from it, so it requires slower printing speeds.
Quick-release build platforms pop your parts right off, no tools required. Just squeeze their handles together.
| Mount Type | Clamp Type | Each | |
Formlabs | |||
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| Clamp | Stationary | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Includes | Each | |
Formlabs | ||
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| Two Rinse Buckets, Rinse Basket, Removal Tool, Plastic Tank Scraper, Build Platform Jig, Flush Cutters, Squeeze Bottle, Disposable Nitrile Gloves | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Diagonal Screen Size | Printer Screen Resolution | Lg. | Wd. | Each | |
Phrozen | |||||
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| 15" | 7680 × 4320 | 13" | 7 1/4" | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Resin pumps are shaped like cartridges to transfer Formlabs resins from large containers straight to your printer.
Intake Tube | ||||||
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| Voltage | Type | OD | Lg., ft. | Discharge Location | Each | |
Formlabs | ||||||
| 24V DC | Flexible | 1/2" | 5 | Bottom | 00000000 | 0000000 |
| Includes | Each | |
Formlabs | ||
|---|---|---|
| 5 ft. Rubber Intake Tube, 5 ft. Rubber Transfer Tube | 00000000 | 000000 |