We continue to try to improve our tests based on reader feedback and are always looking for new machine types that we think you will be interested in. Our Digital Fabrication Guide is one of most popular issues every year. For the fused filament fabrication (FFF) machines, the initial testing is just the start, leading to blind print scoring of our test probes, comparing our notes, and really diving into the details of the machines to find the standouts. The team consisted of other makerspace members who have extensive experience with 3D printing, CNC milling, laser cutting, and other digital fabrication processes. For the second straight year, we held our shootout in Digital Fabrication Editor Matt Stultz’s home hackerspace, Ocean State Maker Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The rest of our probes and processes have remained the same, with digital and physical redundancies to ensure nothing is missedĮach year our team gathers for our shootout testing weekend, three straight days of putting these machines through our continuously improving process to try to see how they stack up against each other. Note: We made only a minor change to our testing models this year, thickening the Full Bed Dimensional Accuracy probe to help it keep its shape better. This, of course, is just a short list but enough to get enthused about not only where we are, but where things are going. Prusa’s new MMU2 adds a ton of functionality to their already feature-rich machine. LulzBot has taken advantage of their recent switch to E3D hotends by releasing an optional fine-detail tool head months after the LulzBot Mini 2 launched. ![]() MatterHackers offers a Dell Computers-like buying experience for their Pulse printer, allowing you to select the features you want. Machines are getting better, more cost effective, and more configurable, and more accessories are coming to the market. This isn’t to say that there are not exciting things happening. The startup hype may be over but now it’s time for a maturing industry to get the real work done. A careful observer will see that sales are still going strong, new users are entering the market every day, and those companies who have found their place are digging in for the long run. Some tech observers have seen this and taken it as a sign that the 3D printing industry is failing and it’s time to move to the next big thing. 2018 has been a bit of a shake-up year for the 3D printing industry, seeing big players like Printrbot close their doors and a few others tightening their belts. Welcome to our 2019 3D Printer Buyer’s Guide. The Make: 3D Printer Shootout - How We Test Gift the gift of Make: Magazine this holiday season! Subscribe to the premier DIY magazine todayĬommunity access, print, and digital Magazine, and more Share a cool tool or product with the community.įind a special something for the makers in your life. Skill builder, project tutorials, and more ![]() Get hands-on with kits, books, and more from the Maker Shed Initiatives for the next generation of makers.
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