[CES 2015] 3D printing isn’t really all that expensive, you know, as XYZprinting intends to bring 3D printing to the masses without requiring them to break the bank, so to speak, in the form of the da Vinci Junior 3D printer. The da Vinci Junior has been self-proclaimed to be the “world’s most affordable 3D printer” – and they might very well be right, especially when you take into consideration the entry level price of $349. Of course, as to whether the da Vinci Junior is going to be worth every penny remains to be seen, since it will only be made available later this May.
This compact 3D printer will hopefully be able to increase the accessibility of 3D printing across a wider range of consumers, educators and hobbyists. There is no assembly required (unlike the Avengers), where it operates on a Plug-and-Play format. Apart from that, it will boast of safe and easy fused filament fabrication (FFF) cartridges that will auto-load, resulting in an additional level of convenience. The inclusion of NFC technology would make low filament detecting and replacing a snap.
Apart from that, the da Vinci Junior has an enclosed printing area alongside a non-heated bed which offers a safe printing environment. It will also consume a mere 75 watts of power for printing, resulting in it being one of the more eco-friendly 3D printers around. It measures a portable 16.5” x 15” x 16.9” (420 x 380 x 430 mm), tipping the scales at 12kg, and will come with a 1-year limited warranty.
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