Resin or Filament 3D printing: Which is best for you?

Best answer: If you're looking to make large 3D printed pieces or you want to finish your prints then a filament printeris the best choice for you. If you want production quality out of the machine or you are looking to print small models with high detail then we would suggest a resin, SLA/DLP printer

• Amazon: ANYCUBIC Photon ($434)
• Prusa Research: Prusa Mk3 kit ($750+)

What is SLA/DLP printing?

Stereolithography/Dark light projection (SLA/DLP) printers are, essentially, 3D printers that print using light to cure liquid resin into layers. The cheaper versions use an LCD display to shine a UV image into the resin, which cures it into a solid layer. The print bed then rises up slightly to let the next layer cure.

This allows you to print a model with extremely fine detail, far more than a standard filament printer can produce, and the end result tends to need far less post-processing work to give you a finished product.

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