1 Topic by wmw_6

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Topic: 3D Printers or Engage 3D Printing Services in Singapore.

I am a 3D Printing enthusiast from Singapore. I was wondering if it is more worth it to purchase a 3D Printers or engage a 3D Printing Services company to print your designs?

I heard that Desktop 3D Printers are still quite unstable yet and are hard to even make a successful print. I watched this video on youtube reviewing on the popular cube x, apparently print didn't came out great.

So far my 3D designs were being printed by a local 3D Printing company that offers Services.

But my design work load has increased. I am looking at getting a personal desktop 3D Printer. Need to look at the pros and cons first though before i invest lots of money in it.

Care to share?

2 Reply by wardjr

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Re: 3D Printers or Engage 3D Printing Services in Singapore.

If you need to focus your time and energy on design then your current path is correct.  If your looking to shift that focus to printing then the newer printers are getting pretty good.  They will of course require some tinkering still.

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