Table 1 3D printer details and costs
3D printer | Printing technique | Materials | Materials cost | Build volume (L x W x H) | Slicing software | Cost of preassembled printer (USD) | Additional post-processing materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formlabs Form 2 | SLA | Clear resin V4 + consumable resin tank | $149/L + $60/2L | 145 x 145 x 175 mm | PreForm 3.4.6 | $3,499 | Isopropyl Alcohol: $17.75/gal Form Wash: $499 Form Cure: $699 |
Formlabs Form 3 | SLA | Clear resin V4 + consumable resin tank | $149/L + $60/2L | 145 x 145 x 185 mm | PreForm 3.4.6 | $3,499 | Isopropyl Alcohol: $17.75/gal Form Wash: $499 Form Cure: $699 |
LulzBot TAZ 6 | FDM | PLA (generic) | $20/kg | 280 x 280 x 250 mm | Cura LulzBot Edition 3.6.20 | $2,500 | None |
Prusa i3 MK3S | FDM | PLA (generic) | $20/kg | 250 x 210 x 200 mm | PrusaSlicer 2.2.0 | $999 | None |
Stratasys F370 | FDM | F123 ABS + F123 QSR support | $187/60 in3 + $182/60 in3 | 355 x 254 x 355 mm | GrabCAD Print 1.43 | $60,000 | None |
Stratasys J750 Digital Anatomy | PolyJet | Liquid photopolymer + SUP706 support | $302.50 - $432.26/kg + $130/kg | 490 x 390 x 200 mm | GrabCAD Print 1.43 | $300,000 | None |