3D Printer Evaluation

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For prototyping we want to purchase a 3D printer soon. We are mainly looking into SLA/SLS type printers. Does anyone have experience with existing ones or can recommend anything?

1 What is available today

1.1 Formlabs Form 1+

http://formlabs.com/en/products/form-1-plus/ 2800€ 125x125x165mm print volume 300 microns min feature size


1.2 B9 Creator

http://b9creator.com/ ~3640€ (self assembly kit) Open hardware and free software! 102x76x200mm print volume 50/75/100 microns min feature size

1.3 Muve DLP Printer

http://www.muve3d.net/press/product/muve-1-dlp/ 2000$ Firmware Open Source 192x108x180mm print volume

1.4 3dsystems ProJet 1200

http://www.3dsystems.com/projet1200 5000$ 43 x 27 x 150mm print volume (too small for us) 585 dpi resolution