From their sleek black booth located at the show’s entrance, the Poland-based creators of the best-selling M200 desktop 3D printer unveiled the M300, a ‘go big or go home’ upgraded machine that offers the same impressive specs as their previous iteration, but with the significantly larger build space of 300 x 300 x 300 mm—large enough to print an entire motorcycle helmet in on go, according to the company.
Answering a Big Question
“The Zortrax M300 is our direct response to the needs of our customers,” said founder and CEO Rafal Tomasiak. “They’ve often indicated the need for a device that is as accurate and reliable as our previous M200 3D printer, but which would allow them to create larger, professional prototypes as a whole – without the necessity of splitting up a project into a series of smaller components.”
While the M200’s 200 x 200 x 180 mm build volume is certainly respectable, the M300’s much larger area allows makers, hobbyists and professionals alike to tackle brand new design feats and prototyping capabilities. At the same time, and like all Zortrax machines, the M300 provides consistent, professional reliability, printing at a resolution of 90 to 300 microns.
Sizable Opportunities
Speaking of filament, the Zortrax M300 is compatible with four types of Zortrax-brand filaments: Z-ULTRAT, Z-HIPS, Z-GLASS and Z-PETG. This variety of materials allows users freedom to design, while still ensuring Zortrax’s stamp of quality. According to the company, the Zortrax M300 3D printer will soon be available for purchase in 50 countries worldwide, with an expected price tag of around $5,000. Just about twice the price of the M200 for exponentially bigger professional level business opportunities.
Zortrax’s futuristic booth, complete with a life-size 3D printed Dark Knight costume, several working M200s, and of course, the M300, is sure to be a hit for the remaining days of the AM Show 2016. We’ll be present and sharing more news from the event as it continues.