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Understanding 3D Printer Costs

Markforged on Oct 1, 2019 11:00:00 AM

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As with any new piece of equipment, it can often be difficult to know how quickly it will pay itself off. Printers range from $200 (hobbyist printers) to $1m. However, there are plenty of printers in the mid-range ($3,500 to $100,000), which suits smaller companies with manufacturing needs. Here’s a guide to 3D printer cost and the different types of printers out there:

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3D Printer Types & Technologies

Markforged on Sep 3, 2019 11:00:00 AM

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While there are many varieties in 3D printer technologies, there are seven most common types. All printing technologies build parts in discrete slices called layers.

  • Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF, also known as Fused Deposition Modeling)
  • Continuous Filament Fabrication (CFF)
  • Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing (ADAM, also known as Bound Powder Deposition)
  • Selective Laser Sintering/Melting (SLS/SLM, also known as DMLS for metal)
  • Direct Light Processing (DLP)
  • Stereolithography (SLA)
  • Binder Jetting
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