Over the last few years, we have established ourselves as the top provider of 3D printers to consumers in the UK. Here are some of our picks for the best 3D printers for 2020.
Personal and Hobbyist 3D Printers
Automatic bed levelling is probably the main feature that personal users are now seeking out on their new 3D printers, taking the hassle away from manually levelling the bed before each print. The Creality CR10S Pro V2 comes equipped with an auto bed-levelling feature in the form of the very popular BL touch. If you are looking to spend a little less then you can always still opt for the Creality Ender-3 Pro but remember that you will have to level that bed manually.
Professional 3D Printers
Professional and Prosumer 3D printers are becoming ever more popular in 2020 as many hobbyists start their own 3D printer businesses after buying a personal 3D printer and spotting a gap in the market.
One of our most popular professional 3D printers is the consistent and reliable Flashforge Guider II; it is an absolute beast of a 3D printer featuring a large build area and assisted bed levelling. Another 3D printer popular with our professionals is the plug-and-play Dremel 3D45, allowing you to be up and printing within minutes.
Educational 3D Printers
3D printers are now prominent in a large percentage of schools across the UK. One of the most popular 3D printers within education in 2020 is the Snapmaker 3-in-1. This machine combines 3D printing, CNC carving and laser engraving , giving users multiple options for their various projects and creations.
What do people use 3D printers for? This is a question that we hear all the time and it is very hard to give a short answer because the answer is that they are used for a multitude of different things across many different industries, from rapid prototyping to cosplay and 3D models. Hobbyists tend to like Creality, Steadytech and Wanhao 3D printers, while businesses and professionals prefer Dremel, Flashforge and Snapmaker 3D printers.
Product Design & Prototypes
D printers have made it so much easier for designers to try out their designs and get prototypes made, quickly and easily. If inventors or designers have an idea they can now cheaply and quickly make a prototype or have a prototype made using a machine - such as a Raise3D printer - rather than the huge expense of getting a mould made and paying a company to make their prototype.
Creating Models, Toys & Musical Instruments
Many hobbyists use their 3D printers purely to create models and toys. Websites like Thingiverse allow users to simply search for a model, toy or any design they like, download it and print it. All of the designs are open source and there are hundreds of thousands of designs to choose from which are all uploaded by the community for free. 3D printed musical instruments are also becoming a big thing, with some musicians now creating their own instruments and designs using 3D printing software.
For printing models and toys, many of our customers find the right 3D printer for them in our 3D printers under £500 range.
Creating Art & Jewellery
Many artists and designers now create art and funky designs using 3D printers, or jewellery pieces like necklaces, rings and earrings. Many artists, designers and jewellery makers sell their 3D printed creations on websites like Etsy and they can prove to be very popular with buyers. For jewellery, Resin 3D printers are the best choice.
Medical
3D Printing is revolutionising the medical industry with big gains being made in the area of prosthetics. For example, projects like the Open Hand Project aim to make prosthetics affordable to the people that need them. Prosthetics can cost anything up to £100,000 but 3D printing can slash this price to a fraction of the cost and some organisations allow their designs to be open source so that anyone can download, modify and print their designs.
When buying a 3D printer one of the main things people look for is build volume because this determines how large you can make your prints. It is important to buy a high precision printer so that you can create those high precision 3D prints and, here at Box, we have just what you need. Find the perfect professional 3D printer for you now.