Now Tiertime has announced that the UP mini 2 ES is available for purchase in both the United States and Europe. Like the original UP mini 2, the ES is a compact, easy-to-use 3D printer with WiFi. It features HEPA filtration and an enclosure that not only protects the user from fumes, but prevents ABS and other high-temperature materials from warping. It’s also compatible with a wide range of third-party materials and retains the user-friendly features such as automatic nozzle-height detection with software-assisted calibration that users enjoyed with the original.
Another new update is the Tiertime Print Queue, which is accessible from both UP Studio and the printer’s touchscreen. This new user interface controls a series of print jobs assigned to the printer by authorized users. Finally, there is an Ethernet port for wired LAN connectivity.
“The Tiertime factory will continue production of the original mini 2. The ES is not a replacement, but rather an advancement, offering abilities not found in the previous model,” said Joseph Guo, International Sales and Marketing Director, Tiertime Corporation. “It is designed to expand the Mini 2 user base beyond education and economically-minded single users while remaining the perfect choice in its traditional arena.”
The UP mini 2 was described by California’s Teacher of the Year as “the 3D printer that should be in every classroom in America,” reinforcing its popularity as an education-centric 3D printer. The UP mini 2 ES is an excellent classroom 3D printer as well, but its new features make it well-suited to other environments as well. Its hard-wired Ethernet port and impending computer-free operability give it extra security, and the Tiertime Print Queue will do well in an office setting, allowing multiple users to easily manage print jobs.
“The ES is about flexibility. We intend to give users the freedom to print where they want, with the material they require, while ensuring they don’t miss out on continued product development,” said Guo. “As a professional asset, it can be placed in an office or classroom with a dozen workers or students feeding the queue via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, maximizing productivity.”
The UP mini 2 ES is priced at $699, while the original mini 2 remains priced at $599.
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