3D printers are revolutionizing the world and are more and more accessible by the general public. Additive manufacturing is not a technology of the future: it’s already used in different industrial sectors. Using 3D printing allows you to learn about the technology, boost your curiosity and transfer a virtual project to the real world. A 3D printer works similar to a regular printer; however, it prints objects in three dimensions. Imagine the classic printer (2D) that prints sheets of paper with text or images. If you superimpose several sheets, you get a third dimension - this is the idea of how the 3D printer works. 3D printing has existed since the early 1970s, and it enables creating diverse objects which can be used for different purposes. There are different types of 3D printers, and thus, several printing methods exist. A common point between all of them is that every 3D printer creates layer by layer of a particular material to build an object. The differences lie in the way how these layers are put and in the material used for printing. There are, for example, industrial printers which use a selective laser sintering method, or stereolithography which allows printing with ultraviolet rays.
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3D printer from company Creality is designed to print features with dimensions 220 x 220 x 250 mm. Design's size is 440 x 410 x 465 mm. The kit consists of partially assembled...
Index: CRL-12198
Index: CRL-12198
3D printer - Creality Ender-3 Pro
3D printer made by Creality is designed to print elements with dimensions 220 x 220 x 250 mm. The printer size is 440 x 440 x 465 mm. The kit consists of partially assembled...
Index: CRL-13447
Index: CRL-13447
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PTFE tube for hotend in Prusa MK3S, MK2.5S, MMU2S
PTFE tube for hotend head. Compatible with Prussian i3 MK3S printer. Works with a 1,75 mm diameter filament .
Index: PSA-15790
Index: PSA-15790
PTFE tube for hotend in Prusa MK3, MK2.5, MK2S i MMU2 printers
PTFE tube for hotend in 3D printers. Compatible with Prusa printers and filaments with a diameter of 1.75 mm.
Index: PSA-14333
Index: PSA-14333
3D printer - Creality Ender-3 V2
The new version of the extremely popular 3D printer - Creality Ender-3 v2 is a combination of proven solutions from previous versions with a huge number of improvements....
Index: CRL-17315
Index: CRL-17315
Nozzle 0.4 mm for E3D V6 - filament 1.75mm - original Prusa
Nozzle 0.4 mm specially designed for hot end E3D V6 used in Prusa printers. It is designed to work with filaments with a diameter of 1.75 mm.
Index: PSA-14331
Index: PSA-14331
3D printer Creality Ender-5 Pro
3D printer from a well-known manufacturer Creality. It is an upgraded version of the popular Ender-5 . Pro version offers, among others, upgraded motherboard , made entirely...
Index: CRL-16029
Index: CRL-16029
3D printer - Creality Ender-5 Plus
3D printer by Creality. The device uses incremental FFF/FDM technology. Ender-5 Plus offers a very large workspace . It allows to print elements with maximum size of 350...
Index: CRL-16028
Index: CRL-16028
Spring steel sheet - textured PEI for 3D printers Prusa MK3/MK3S
Exchangeable plate for MK3/MK3S 3D printers equipped with a magnetic work table. The removable washer is made of spring steel, which was covered with a PEI layer by powder...
Index: PSA-15070
Index: PSA-15070
The set extending the capabilities of the Original Prussian i3 MK2.5S/MK3 3D printer. Application of this enhancement gives the possibility to print up to five different...
Index: PSA-15525
Index: PSA-15525
3D printer - Flashforge Adventure 3
3D printer designed by Flashforge. It is designed to print three-dimensional models of dimensions up to 150 x 150 x 150 mm. It has a closed type housing , internal...
Index: FFO-15590
Index: FFO-15590
3D Printer - Original Prusa MINI+ - kit for simplified assembly
Original 3D printer by a renowned manufacturer, Prusa. The device uses FFF/FDM incremental technology. In Prusa MINI+ a modern 32-bit motherboard with Trinamic 2209...
Index: PSA-15977
Index: PSA-15977
3D printing glass bed - 235x235mm
A 3D printer accessory in the form of a 235 x 235 mm glass with a thickness of 4 mm , suitable for the work tables of printers such as Creality CR-6 SE . 4 mounting clips...
Index: XDS-17977
Index: XDS-17977
3D Printer Dobot Mooz 2 Plus WiFi 3in1
Mooz 2 Plus printer with additional CNC and laser head modules. Dobot's device enables easy replacement of individual extensions. The construction is made entirely of...
Index: DBT-16484
Index: DBT-16484
E3D Heatbreak for 3D Printer Prusa MK3/MK3S
The connector that is part of hotend in the original printer Prusa i3 MK3, developed in collaboration with the E3D specifically for Prusa.
Index: PSA-14332
Index: PSA-14332
A small printer from MakerPi. Allows you to create models with a maximum size of 100 x 100 x 100 mm . M1 is very easy to use. It has an auto-leveling table function. It also...
Index: MAK-16795
Index: MAK-16795
3D printer - Creality CR-10 Max
3D printer designed to print models with dimensions of max: 450 x 450 x 470 mm. The CR -10 Max printer frame is formed by a stable triangular structure to reduce errors due to...
Index: CRL-14972
Index: CRL-14972
Laser Upgrade Kit PLH3D-2W for Prusa i3 MK3S printers
The kit allows you to connect a 2W laser head to a Prusa i3 MK3S printer . Thanks to this extension the printer will gain the possibility of engraving and cutting on...
Index: OPT-16496
Index: OPT-16496
Laser module for Dobot Mooz 3D printer + protective goggles”
Extension module for 3D printer Dobot Mooz adds the possibility of laser engraving. The maximum range of the laser is 130 x 130 mm, and its power of 0.5 W. The module can...
Index: DBT-10866
Index: DBT-10866
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The Creality CR-6 SE 3D printer is a device designed to print parts with dimensions of 235 x 235 x 250 mm. The total dimensions of the structure are 442 x 462 x 540 mm. The...
Index: CRL-17220
Index: CRL-17220
A 3D printer with a 300 x 300 x 305 mm working area, manufactured by Anycubic. The device has a modernized extruder , adapted to work with flexible pillars, including TPU....
Index: PCR-18366
Index: PCR-18366
Extruder Driven Gear for Prusa Mini / Prusa Mini+
Gear that is part of the extruder of the Original Prusa Mini and Original Prusa Mini+ printers. It is a driven (pressure) wheel. High quality material from which the...
Index: PSA-18653
Index: PSA-18653
3D Printer - Creality Ender-3 Max
A modified version of the hugely popular Creality Ender-3, the Max variation offers a larger working area, allowing the creation of advanced models with maximum dimensions: 300...
Index: CRL-18618
Index: CRL-18618
Bigtreetech TFT35 v3.0 display- two working modes
A 3.5'' display, which can work in two modes, depending on the way it is connected to a motherboard and the chosen firmware. It can function as a screen with touch...
Index: BTT-18758
Index: BTT-18758
How does 3D printer work?
3D printing is not new, but it’s now becoming more accessible to everyday consumers. This innovative technology can fulfil very specific needs of clients because of responsiveness and adaptability it offers. With a 3D printer, you can create personalized objects. That’s why this device is essential for the professional world.
3D printing allows you to make all the objects you want in 3 dimensions. To do it, it’s necessary to have the 3D model of the desired object (written in STL file for example) so that the printer knows what to print. Once the file containing the model is sent to your 3D printer, the second step is to insert the filament into the printers head (called an extruder). This filament is heated and used as a material to create a series of horizontal layers. A 3D printing is, therefore, a sequence of hundreds of (very) thin layers of material.
What can you print with a 3D printer?
The possibilities of 3D printing are amazing and almost endless. No form is impossible, and this production technique opens the way of creation that would be difficult to achieve with traditional production methods. Nowadays, 3D printing is used in art, food, automotive, aeronautic, film, education, fashion, and many more sectors! So, what can you print with a 3D printer? The answer is everything. The only two limits are the size of the printer and the imagination of its user. 3D prints can range from microscopic objects (nano 3D) to enormous, several meters ones (one day it will be possible to print entire house). By using basic materials such as sand or stone, in future people will be able to explore new universes and create habitats in space by using what is available on asteroids or elsewhere. Nowadays, scientists use 3D models to repair coral reefs and other elements of the ecosystem. What is more, different pieces of furniture such as a headboard or a coffee table can now be made according to the owners’ favourite theme.
What can you make with a “home” 3D printer?
Having such a device provides you with a possibility to create small plastic objects, hardly larger than 10 cm. However, if you choose a professional machine, you can create larger items using various materials (ceramic, cement, resins, metals). Of course, professional 3D printers are also more durable.
Robot construction
Thanks to robotics and automation, our world is becoming a highly interactive and self-controlling environment. Numerous factories are now entirely monitored and operated from a distance. With 3D printers, it is now possible to design and manufacture a small series of personalized robots adapted to the fields in which mass production is not economically profitable. 3D machines are also able to build complex parts of specific products.
Different printing materials
3D printers can use various materials in different colours to create objects (PLA, ABS, HIPS, Nylon, wood, copper, epoxy and many more). Some 3D printers require the use of a proprietary filament, but most machines are compatible with various filaments, making it possible to choose cheaper products. The majority of 3D printers use filament with a diameter of 1.75mm, however, some of them melt filament with a diameter of 2.85mm. It is recommended to keep the filament in room temperature, protected from light (you can store it in a box) and avoid humidity.