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Photos: 3D printers, a tour of the top models

By Lyndsey Gilpin March 3, 2014, 9:48 AM PST

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MakerBot Replicator Mini

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MakerBot Replicator Mini

The MakerBot Replicator Mini is the cheapest of the versions at $1,375. It’s designed for home use and only weighs 18 pounds. Download the designs on the tablet app, connect the Mini to a USB cable, and print. The machine is optimized for PLA filament.

For more on 3D printing, see:
–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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MakerBot Replicator

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MakerBot Replicator

The original MakerBot Replicator is now on its fifth generation and costs $2,899. It is app and cloud enabled, uses USB or Ethernet to connect, and has an on-board camera. The Replicator is 11 percent larger than the Replicator 2.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop

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MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop

The MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop, at $2,199, is designed to work best with biodegradable PLA filament. It’s bigger than the original, has the ability to multitask, and makes more complex assemblies in fewer runs.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer

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MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer

The MakerBot Replicator 2X Experimental 3D Printer, released at the beginning of 2013 for $2,799, was designed for enthusiasts. It’s the big brother to the Replicator 2. It uses ABS filament and features experimental dual extrusion, and reduces skipping, jamming, and force-feeding of filament.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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MakerBot Replicator Z18

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MakerBot Replicator Z18

Shipping in Spring 2014 is the MakerBot Replicator Z18. It’s MakerBot’s biggest model yet and will cost $6,499. It’s designed to create extra large industrial projects and will connect via wifi, USB, or Ethernet. 

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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Cube 3D Printer

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Cube 3D Printer

The second generation Cube personal 3D printer is the first certified by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for home use and has a smart cartridge system that recognizes when you change materials so settings don’t have to be adjusted each time. It costs $1,299.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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CubeX 3D Printer

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CubeX 3D Printer

The CubeX, which runs at about $2,499, boasts multicolored prints and can print in PLA or ABS filament.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer


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Printrbot Simple

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Printrbot Simple

This minimalistic assembled Printrbot Simple costs $449 and ships in a few weeks. 

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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Printrbot Simple Kit

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Printrbot Simple Kit

Printrbot also offers a kit of all their models, which is about $100 less than the assembled versions.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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Printrbot Plus

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Printrbot Plus

At $999, the Printrbot Plus is the largest model yet, with a 9x8x8 build volume. It has an LCD panel and an aluminum heated bed upgrade.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer


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Kevvox SP4300

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Kevvox SP4300

Kevvox printers use Direct Light Processing technology and can print in wax-like, heat resistant, and durable materials. They are stand-alone machines that use the company’s software and are meant to be used by medical and architecture industries and artists.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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Tinkerine Litto

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Tinkerine Litto

Vancouver-based Tinkerine makes the Ditto+ and Litto 3D FDM printers. The Ditto+ is $1,249 unassembled and the Litto is $999, unassembled. Both can be shipped assembled, but it’s $300 more. The models are C-shaped and build from birch plywood.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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CEL Robox

CEL Robox

The creators of Robox raised nearly triple their goal on Kickstarter with this desktop 3D printer. All the user has to do is plug the machine into a computer and connect it to the wifi network. 

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer


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RepRap 3D printer

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RepRap 3D printer

Print your own 3D printer. No, really. RepRap, which created one of the first open source desktop 3D printers, emphasizes its ability to print plastic objects, specifically the parts to self-replicate another RepRap printer. All the materials to make the Mendel cost just over $500. 

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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Solidoodle

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Solidoodle

Solidoodle‘s second generation 3D printer runs at $499. It creates small plastic parts and uses open source software. They have several other bigger, more costly models as well. 

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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3D Systems ProJet 5500X

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3D Systems ProJet 5500X

The professional ProJet 5500X, made by 3D Systems, uses the latest Multijet Printing technology to print and fuse together rigid and flexible materials. It has an industrial-grade print head that can produce prototypes rapidly.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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ProJet 660Pro

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ProJet 660Pro

The ProJet 660Pro professional 3D printer is made for stop motion animation, professional model shops, consumer product development, and digital and fine art manufacturing.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer


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Stratasys Objet 100

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Stratasys Objet 100

The Stratasys Objet 100 is a multi-material, large printer for rapidly creating prototypes and models. The Objet series has several different models of 3D printers: large, small, compact, and portable. They are all made for rapid prototyping.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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Stratasys uPrint SE

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Stratasys uPrint SE

The Stratasys uPrint SE is a desktop FDM printer. It comes with a startup supply of materials and bases and software for transforming CAD design.

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer


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Stratasys professional 3D printers

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Stratasys professional 3D printers

Stratasys has many different types of industrial 3D printer models made for rapid prototyping. 

For more on 3D printing, see:

–10 facts on 3D printing: Understanding tech’s next big game-changer

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EOS M 400, for Direct Laser Metal Sintering

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EOS M 400, for Direct Laser Metal Sintering

E-manufacturing Solutions (EOS) makes giant 3D printers that produce high-quality, complex metal parts. The operation is simply through a touch screen on the machine. 

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