This section provides overview, applications, and principles of 3d printers. Also, please take a look at the list of 27 3d printer manufacturers and their company rankings.
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A 3D printer is a device that generates three-dimensional objects by layering printed cross sections based on 3D data.
3D printers can be broadly classified into five types: powder sintering laminate modeling method (SLS), optical modeling method (SLA), inkjet method, inkjet powder lamination method, and thermal melting lamination method (FDM).
For home use, two types of 3D printers are often used: the thermal melting and laminating method and the optical method.
Production of figures, models, etc.
The thermoplastic resin is ejected from a nozzle as thin as 0.5mm to print.
PLA resin, ABS resin, etc.
Creation of mock-ups, stage props, etc.
It serves its printing purpose when a light-curing liquid resin is hardened by exposing it to light.
It's easy to process after modeling, transparent printed materials can be created.
It servers its part for industrial equipment and medical implants.
Printing is done by repeating selective heating and sintering of powdered materials one layer at a time.
Large, strong structures can be printed without the need for support materials.
Medical parts, small lot product manufacturing
Printing is performed by placing UV-curable materials on a two-dimensional surface as if printing with an ordinary printer, and then exposing them to UV light to cure them.
Easy installation and high-resolution printing
Medical parts, small lot product manufacturing
Printing is performed by placing adhesive material on lime and curing. Color structures can be created by using colorants.
It has easy installation and high-resolution printing
3D printers can layer designed structures by dissolving resin. Here is an explanation of what you need to prepare and the actual procedure.
3D printers are limited in the materials they can handle depending on the type of equipment and the melting method of the material. For example, a 3D printer that can handle resins can handle both general soft and hard resins. Some types of 3D printers can handle a wide range of materials.
The handleable resin and metal materials are as follows:
The most commonly used resin filaments for both beginners and advanced users are PLA and ABS resins. Other resin materials include nylon, plaster, rubber, and epoxy-based materials.
PLA resins are synthesized from recycled materials, such as polylactic acid (PLA), which is mainly made from corn.
ABS resins are synthetic resin composed of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene.
Types of metal filaments include stainless steel, brass, titanium, platinum, silver, and gold. Other special materials include filaments containing bronze as a powder.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Ranking as of January 2023 in United States
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | HP 3D | 100% |
Ranking as of January 2023 Globally
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | HP 3D | 100% |
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the 3d printer page as of January 2023. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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