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.
3D printers
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....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 .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...- On sale!
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.3D printer - Flashforge Adventure 4
FDM 3D printer from the Adventurer product line, produced by Flashforge. The device has a fully closed working area with dimensions of 220 x 200 x 250 mm , which allows you to...3D printer - Creality Ender-3 S1
Another version of Creality's popular Ender-3 series 3D printer, the Ender-3 S1 has a dual Z-axis and a powerful direct drive extruder designed to work with flexible...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...- Reduced price
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3D Printer - Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ - set for self-assembly
Original 3D printer made by a well-known company Prusa , is designed to print elements with dimensions: 250 x 210 x 210 mm. Prusa MK3 has an upgraded extruder, a lot of...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...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.3D printer - Creality Ender-3 V2 Neo
3D printer with a working area of 220 x 220 x 250 mm . It is a development of the popular Ender 3 V2 model. In the Neo version, the manufacturer used the proprietary CR Touch...- Reduced price
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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...Heater Cartridge E3D for Prusa MK3/MK3S 40W 24V printer
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Original 3D printer made by a well-known company Prusa , designed to print elements with dimensions: 250 x 210 x 210 mm. Prusa MK3 has an upgraded extruder, IR filament sensor...- Reduced price
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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...Spring steel sheet - smooth PEI for 3D printers Prusa MK3/MK3S
Exchangeable plate for MK3/MK3S 3D printers equipped with a magnetic work table. The removable pad is made of spring steel covered with self-adhesive PEI sheet. The plate has a...- On sale!
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3D printer - Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro
3D printer from Creality. It is a development of the Ender-3 S1 model. As in the basic version, we find a double Z axis and efficient direct drive "Sprite" extruder. The device...Hotbed Thermistor for Creality Ender-3 3D printer
Heating table thermistor used in Ender-3 3D printer. The product is an original replacement part of the printer manufacturer, Creality. The length of the thermistor cable with...3D printer - Creality Ender-3 Neo
A 3D printer from Creality is used to create prints with dimensions of 220 x 220 x 250 mm . The design dimensions of the device are 440 x 440 x 465 mm. The device has an...- Reduced price
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3D Printer - Creality Ender-2 Pro
FDM 3D printer from Creality. It stands out from other models of the manufacturer with its small size , which is only 421 x 383 x 465 mm. The printer is easy to carry, with...Device for washing and drying prints - Anycubic Wash Cure Machine v2.0
Device designed for final processing of 3D prints made of resin. It allows working in two modes: washing and drying the printout. Final hardening of the printout is done by...See also
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.