Buying a 3D printer – things to consider

Nowadays, there are more and more consumer-friendly 3D printers in the market and, fortunately, their price is within an affordable range. Printers targeted at consumers and hobbyists can be purchased for 250 EUR and more. The cheaper options may not offer the quality you are looking for, but you can still get a high-quality printer for about 1,000 EUR (which is still pricey but way more affordable than, for example, a laser cutter).

If you are considering buying a 3D printer, here a few things to take into account when choosing one:

  • Purpose of use: When choosing which printer to buy, think about how you plan to use the 3D printer. If you are going to use the printer mostly for printing cases for ...

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