20 Best 3D printers for professionals

Dual Extrusion, Large Build Volume, High Precision, Dual Extrusion Capability and Enclosed Build Chamber

FDM

Under 10000

330 mm³

20 µm

Professionals & Businesses

Expensive, Large Footprint and Very Expensive

9.8

9

9.5

Large Build Volume, Advanced Material Compatibility, Air Filtration System, Dual Extrusion, Material Station, High-Quality Prints, Enclosed Build Chamber and Advanced Material Management

FFF

Under $10000

330 mm³

20 µm

Professionals, Businesses, Professional, Educational and Enterprises

Very Expensive, Steep Learning Curve, Expensive and Limited To Proprietary Materials

9.8

8.5

9.5

Huge Build Volume, Multi-Material Capability and High Reliability

FDM

Under 2000

360 mm³

50 µm

Professionals & Small Businesses

High Price & Long Lead Times

9.5

8

9.5

Exceptional Detail, User-Friendly Software, Automated Workflows, Excellent Print Quality, Wide Range Of Materials, Exceptional Print Quality, Low Maintenance and Automated Resin System

SLA

Under 5000

145 mm³

25 µm

Professionals, Dental Labs, Jewelers, Dentists, Engineers, Businesses and Jewelry Makers

Expensive Proprietary Resins, Small Build Volume, Expensive Consumables, Expensive Proprietary Resin and Limited Build Volume

9.9

9.5

9

Excellent Print Quality, Dual Extrusion, Reliable, High Precision and Wide Material Compatibility

FDM

Under 5000

230 mm³

20 µm

Professionals, Educational Institutions and Businesses

High Price, Closed Material System, Expensive and Enclosed Printing Area Not Standard

9

9

9.5

Ultra-Fast Printing Speeds, Multi-Material Capability, Advanced AI Features, High-Speed Printing, Auto Material Switching, Extremely Fast Printing, AI Monitoring and AI-Assisted

FDM

Under 1500

~

50 µm

Professionals & Enthusiasts

Expensive, Requires Proprietary Filament For Full Features, Expensive For Hobbyists, New Brand With Limited Track Record, High Price and Limited Community Support

9

8.5

9

Excellent Print Quality, User-Friendly Interface and Large Community Support

FDM

Under 1000

~

50 µm

Hobbyists & Professionals

Higher Price Point Compared To Budget Options & Limited Build Volume For Large Projects

9.5

9

9.5

Huge Build Volume, Dual Extrusion and High Precision

FDM

Under 5000

305 mm³

10 µm

Professionals & Businesses

Expensive & Heavy

9.2

8.5

9

High-Temperature Printing, Soluble Supports, Precision, Heated Chamber, Cloud-Connected, Circulating Heated Chamber, Dual Extrusion and High Precision

FDM

Under 10000

190 mm³

20 µm

Professionals, Engineers, Professional and Educational

Very Expensive, Proprietary Materials, Expensive, Limited To Makerbot Materials and Small Build Volume For The Price

9.5

8.5

9

Enclosed Chamber With HEPA Filter, High Reliability, Educational Resources, User-Friendly, Enclosed Design, Reliable Performance, Reliable, Easy To Use and HEPA Filter

FDM

Under 2000

~

50 µm

Educators & Professionals

Expensive, Limited Build Volume For Price, Limited Material Options, Expensive Proprietary Filaments and Limited Build Volume

8.5

9.5

9.5

High-Speed Printing, Excellent Print Quality and User-Friendly

MSLA

Under 2000

~

25 µm

Professionals & Enthusiasts

Expensive & Limited Build Volume

9

8.5

8.5

High-Detail Prints, Large Build Volume For Resin, Fast Printing Speed, High-Resolution Prints and Large Build Volume For A Resin Printer

SLA

Under 500

192 mm³

50 µm

Enthusiasts, Professionals and Hobbyists

Messy Post-Processing, Strong Odor, Requires Post-Processing and Higher Material Cost

9.5

7

8.5

Large Build Volume For Resin Printer, Ultra-High Resolution and Fast Printing Speed

MSLA

Under 1000

~

28 µm

Professionals & Hobbyists

Requires Post-Processing & Higher Resin Cost

9.5

8

8.5

Consistent Prints, Large Build Volume, Enclosed Design, Enclosed Heated Chamber and Automatic Calibration

FDM

Under 5000

300 mm³

90 µm

Professionals & Industries

Expensive, Limited To Zortrax Materials and Limited To Proprietary Materials

8.5

8.5

9

Open Source, Durable Construction, Wide Material Compatibility, Large Build Volume, Open Source Design and Versatile Material Compatibility

FDM

Under 5000

280 mm³

50 µm

Makers, Small Businesses and Professionals

Expensive, Noisy Operation and Loud Operation

8.5

7.5

9.5

Independent Dual Extruder, High Precision, Large Build Volume and Independent Dual Extruder System

FDM

Under 5000

420 mm³

50 µm

Professionals, Businesses and Engineers

Expensive, Steep Learning Curve and Steep Learning Curve For Advanced Features

9

7.5

8.5

Large Build Volume For Resin, Fast Printing Speed and High Detail

MSLA

Under 2500

293 mm³

72 µm

Professionals & Small Businesses

High Price & Heavy And Bulky

9

7.5

8

Extremely High Resolution, Large Build Volume, Affordable Price, High-Resolution Prints, Ultra-High Resolution, Large Build Volume For Resin and Fast Printing

MSLA

Under $1000

219 mm³

28 µm

Hobbyists, Jewelers and Professionals

Post-Processing Can Be Messy, Learning Curve For Resin Printing, Requires Ventilation, Post-Processing Needed, Expensive Resin and Post-Processing Required

9.8

7.5

8

Can Cut And Engrave Various Materials & High Precision

Laser Cutter

Under $10000

300 mm³

75 µm

Professionals & Makers

Expensive & Requires Ventilation

9

7

9

Massive Build Volume For Resin, Fast Printing Speed, Cost-Effective For Size, Massive Build Volume For A Resin Printer and High Detail

SLA

Under 2000

276 mm³

72 µm

Professionals & Product Designers

Heavy, Requires Significant Post-Processing, Expensive and Heavy Post-Processing Required

9

7

8