【Make: Magazine's 2016 3D Printer Buyer's Guide】
Make: Magazine has been prevalent among the maker community since 2005 and has been instrumental in bringing it to the mainstream.
Its annual Ultimate Guide to Making has become the most trusted resource for both novice and experienced makers attempting to realize their products and meet their creative needs.
Yesterday, they officially released their latest 2016 recommendation guide!
Best Overall -
1. TAZ 5 "The TAZ 5 is the fifth version in the TAZ series, fully demonstrating Lulzbot's commitment to perfect engineering."
Outstanding Open Source (The beginning and future of 3D printing)
1. TAZ 5 - "Lulzbot continuously improves the TAZ series while remaining faithful to their open-source system."
Largest Format (For any machine that needs the largest printing area)
1. Ultimaker Extended - "The Ultimaker Extended offers a huge printing area without taking up huge office space."
Best for Education (Safety and ease of use)
1. Printrbot Play - "Its low cost and safety-conscious design elements make the Printrbot Play the most suitable machine for classroom use."
Most Portable (Easy to move or space-saving)
1. Printrbot Simple - "It is still the best entry-level model, offering a carrying handle, making it the most portable machine."
2. Ultimaker 2 Go - "Its small, lightweight design plus a portable carrying case allows you to take the 2Go wherever you go."
After reading the above introduction, do you have a better idea of how to choose a 3D printer?
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