Prusa Core 1
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| 250 x 220 x 270 mm 9.8 x 8.6 x 10.6 in | 1.75mm PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the optional Advanced Filtration System ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA | Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) | Manual | Help Article Index |
Other Features:
- Multiple extruders/materials supported
Prusa XL
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| 360×360×360 mm (14.17’’×14.17’’×14.17’’) | 1.75mm PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the Original Prusa Enclosure with filtration add-on ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA | Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) | Manual | Help Article Index |
Other Features:
- Multiple extruders/materials supported
Bambu Lab X1-Carbon
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| 256 × 256 × 256 mm 10 x 10 x 10 in | PA, PC Carbon / Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer | Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) | Manual Wiki | Product support articles Quickstart Guide |
Other Features:
- Multiple extruders/materials supported
Markforged Onyx Pro
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| Width 320 mm Depth 132 mm Height 154 mm | Onyx (stocked in shop), Precise PLA, Smooth TPU, (markforged EXCLUSIVE) +Continuous Fiberglass | Continuous Fiber Reinforcement (CFR) | Datasheet Desktop Printer User Guide | Design for Additive Manufacturing Composite Parts |
Other features:
- VERY expensive to run
- Bed has to be manually leveled
- Prints can be VERY strong and precise
Formlabs Fuse 1+
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| 16.5 x 16.5 x 30 cm 6.5 x 6.5 x 11.8 in | Nylon powder, shop carries TPU also Open materials setting allows for more materials | Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) | Manual Tech and Workflow Overview Tech Specs | SLS Design Guide Quickstart guide |
Formlabs Form 4B
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| 20.0 × 12.5 × 21.0 cm 7.9 × 4.9 × 8.3 in | UV-curing resins; shop carries. Certified for medical/dental resins | Masked Stereolithography (MSLA) | 4B | 4 Quickstart 4B Dental Onboarding |
Formlabs Form 4L
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| 35.3 x 19.6 x 35.0 cm 13.9 x 7.7 x 14.0 in | UV-curing resins; shop carries | Masked Stereolithography (MSLA) | 4L 4BL |
Formlabs Form 3
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| 145×145×185 mm 5.7×5.7×7.3 in | UV-curing resins; shop carries | Low Force Stereolithography (LFA) | 3 |
CocoaPress 1
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| 135mm x 135mm x 150mm (5.3″ x 5.3″ x 5.9″) | Compound Chocolate “Cocoa Cores” (dark, milk, and white) | FDM | All Documentation | Quickstart |
Other features:
- Have conversion kits to turn 1s into 2s
Prusa Mark 3
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| 1.75mm PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the optional Advanced Filtration System ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA | Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) |
Other features:
- Will eventually be converted to Core Ones, but havent purchased conversion kits yet
Prusa Mark 4
| Build Volume | Materials | Process Name | Manual | Tutorial |
| 1.75mm PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB and when using the optional Advanced Filtration System ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA | Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) |
Other features:
- Will eventually be converted to Core Ones, but havent purchased conversion kits yet
4/22 notes
We may actually have a form 3+ and form 4s? I need to actually check the serial numbers of these. I also need to make sure that this is a complete list. For one thing I’m missing the metal 3d printer. It feels like its own category to me but it is technically additive, so.
Some questions I have brainstormed for making a flowchart/decision guide for these:
- Does it need to print in metal? (welding robot) if no:
- Does it need to be bodysafe or castable? (forms) if no:
- Does it need to be extremely durable? (markforge)? if no:
- What kind of resolution do you need?
- How big is your model?
- Are you able to do any post processing of your model? (forms and fuse)
Per yesterday’s check in with Nate, the key to a good flowchart is knowing what questions to ask and in what order. He recommends using an LLM to help with that. I have not used any and am generally annoyed with AI but I’m willing to give it a try.
5/5 notes
Made my first attempt at a flowchart, but it’s not really getting it right. Per check-in with Nate:
- Should really include size early on, maybe even as the first question
- Progression should be cutting off options, not creating a decision tree
- Try to not have to replicate questions
My next version is going to start with a different question and see how it goes from there. I’m using Draw.io which is pleasingly basic and simple to use.
Gene Kemper 