Dynamism Digital Manufacturing
2025 Edition Professional 3D Printer Buyers Guide
Choosing the right 3D printer doesn't have to be difficult. Find the perfect printer for your application. This in-depth guide covers pricing, materials, dimensional accuracy, and more.
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Nexa3D NXE 400
An extremely large build volume combined with ultra-fast Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing (LSPc) technology makes the NXE400 one of the world's fastest 3D printers at up to 60cm on the Z-axis per hour.
Carbon3D M2
A wide range of materials and Continuous Liquid Interface Production™ (CLIP™) technology deliver great looking parts fast at rates of up to 20cm on the Z-axis per hour.
The Basics
Nexa3D NXE400
Carbon3D M2
275 x 155 x 400 mm
Build Volume
Length x Width x Height
189 x 118 x 326 mm
35cm3 per minute
Print Speed
Maximum print speed measured in the z direction per hour. Faster speeds may require larger layer heights.
20 cm/hour
75 µm
XY Resolution
75 µm
50 µm, 100 µm*
Minimum Layer Height
*Material dependent
100 µm
Ethernet, Wifi, USB
Connectivity
Wifi / Ethernet
Internet connection required to operate
$100 - $450 / liter
Material Price
Starting at price per liter. *Bulk pricing specifically available when ordering 50 liters or more of select materials.
$50* - $399 / liter
Technologies
NEXA3D LSPc
Lubricant Sublayer Photo-curing (LSPc) technology utilizes a powerful light array which is masked to accurately control the position of light shining through. Finally, a proprietary LSPc membrane, which creates a no-stick zone between the cured part and vat and allows resin to flow quickly beneath the part.
Carbon CLIP™
Continuous Liquid Interface Production™ (CLIP™) technology utilizes an oxygen permeable layer to create a "deadzone" at the bottom of the resin vat, enabling continuous printing without having to separate and reposition in between layers.
Materials
Total Cost of Ownership
The Carbon M2 can only be acquired via a subscription model. At $50,000/yr and a minimum of 3 year term plus required "Accessory Pack" at $12,500, the Carbon M2 can be acquired for a minimum of $162,500. Want installation and training? Add another $10,000. And finally, printed parts need to be washed. If you opt-in for the Carbon Part Washer, add another $10,000/yr.
At around half the total cost of the M2, the NXE400's startup cost to purchase only marginally exceeds the year one startup cost of the Carbon M2 subscription. Dynamism also offers three year, zero interest financing on the Nexa, making the hardware accessible for companies of all sizes.