The Best 3D Printers of 2014

3D printers are digging in for the long haul, and they simply continue showing signs of improvement. Anyhow which one is the right decision to bring your 3d objects to life?




Ultimaker 2

The Ultimaker 2 offers consistently good print quality, a large build area, and near-flawless operation, making it our top 3D printer pick for makers and designers.

Formlabs Form 1+

The compact and quiet Formlabs Form 1+ 3D printer creates magnificent, high-resolution objects from liquid resin, but the printing process is more onerous than with most 3D printers that use plastic filament.

Afinia H479 Desktop 3D Printer

The Afinia H479 Desktop 3D Printer, geared to teachers, engineers, and designers, is relatively easy to set up and use, though a little expensive for its capabilities.

MakerBot Replicator 2X

The dual-extruder MakerBot Replicator 2X 3D printer produces good-quality objects using two colors. It's best suited for advanced users who are willing to roll up their sleeves and perform some potentially tricky repairs if need be.

Solidoodle 4

The Solidoodle 4 3D printer is easy to operate and has a large build area, at a relatively modest price.

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