Our 3D printers

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This page compares the 3D printers currently available for use at Protospace.

Name and photo Usable/Reliable? Will be here long-term? Technology Material Product strength Product detail Product cost Build volume
3D printer, ORD Bot Hadron.jpg
ORD Bot Hadron
Yes Yes FFF PLA Medium–high Low Low 200×200×??? mm
3D printer, PrusaMD.jpg
PrusaMD
Most of the time—sometimes fails in the middle of a print Maybe FFF ABS High Low Low 180×200×180 mm
MakerBot Thing-O-Matic No—needs new Arduino and probably other stuff Probably FFF PLA/ABS? Medium–high Low Low 110×110×120 mm
Monoprice Maker Select Not yet—needs to be hooked up, calibrated, etc. No—few months? FFF PLA Medium–high Low Low 200×200×180 mm
German RepRap X400 Pro No—needs new thermistor at least No—until July/August 2016 FFF PLA Medium–high Low Low 390×400×320 mm
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mUVe 1
Almost ready to use Yes SLA Resin Medium? Medium Medium 145×145×185 mm
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3D Systems InVision si2
No No MJM Acrylic resin Low High High 298×185×203 mm