Up Box
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New for 2015, the UP Box 3D printer from Beijing, China. This is the fastest, highest resolution printer in the "UP" line of printers. The lower priced model, called the UP Plus 3D Printer can make items that are 255 x 205 x 205 mm (WxHxD) in size. New features include a motorized probe for automatic platform leveling and nozzle height detection. So no human intervention is required during printer calibration. The UP BOX can print 30% faster than UP Plus 2, and at a higher resolution, as fine as 100 microns. The printer includes a safe, enclosed case to maximize temperature stability and decrease sound, and an ABS print surface to enhance adhesion for minimum warping for printing large objects. A built-in air filter absorbs fumes and minimizes odor. The software is included and is "easy enough for rookies and versatile enough for gurus." Note that you'll need a Mac or Windows computer in order use the software needed to download or create 3D objects. See, for example http://pp3dp.com/
$1900, Windows, Mac OSX
Teaches: 3D Printing, creativity