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hello:),

i am searching for a 3D printer, budget ca. 5000. For research purpose. We will use it to work on arcGIS, printing watersheds and topography. Problematic is we want to simulate water drainage, and water runoff from several watersheds! Which 3D printer would you suggest?

thanks in advance.

Tobi

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Hi Tobi,

Are you looking for a desktop printer? If so I would recommend the Zortrax m200 very highly. I am unsure about your budget (is that 5000 Canadian dollars?) But the printer is about $2000 USD and is rated the #1 plug-n-play printer on the market, for the price by the 3d hubs community… not to mention it looks fantastic!

-see Best 3D Printer Guide 2023 | Hubs

It has the fewest failed prints, exceptional quality, a variety of materials and its own slicing and editing software comes included (free) for seamless 3D printing.

Because you are using .dems files you will need to convert them to .stl files first… check out this blog on converting them…

Advanced Geographic Research: Converting DEMs to STL files for 3D printing

Please reach out to me with any questions or pricing specifics. We are located in the US but if you would like to work with us, we can coordinate an order with Zortrax in Poland if you would like to purchase one or more.

Thanks

Cameron

check out our site!

www.protoripe3d.com

service@protoripe3d.com

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Hello, I suggest looking into the Createbot Max, it has dual extruders available, heated bed included for printing ABS filament, an enclosed case, print size is 28 x 25 x 40 cm and has a optional touch screen and comes in 3 colors. Available on www.3dcreator.ca starting at $2199.