3D Printers: From $179 to $4,000, the price is right to buy one now

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When looking for a 3D printer, here are three things you might want to bear in mind:

• Build volume: How big a print is the 3D printer capable of doing?
• Materials: What filament material can the 3D printer use? The most commonly used material is PLA (polylactic acid), which is an odorless eco-friendly plastic made from corn starch. However, more expensive printers can use other materials — such as ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene), PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or nylon. There are even materials that are electrically conductive, or that have the look and feel of wood, clay, or even steel. There’s even magnetic materials available. Different materials have different properties too, which might be useful if you need to make components that have a specific set of requirements. For more information on 3D printer materials, take a look at the excellent resource on MatterHackers.
• Resolution: How thin a layer the 3D printer can put down. The thinner the layer, the finer the end result.

Following the link, here is a selection of the best 11 models on the market now, it’s really time to start 3d-printing! 3D Printers: From $179 to $4,000, the price is right to buy one now

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