The X150 is all about details, details, details, and a 0.4mm nozzle lets you get those precise, finely detailed prints up to 150 x 150 x 150 mm. Also, it doesn't require a heated bed for your PLA prints; a variety of build plates are provided with the printer so that you can choose the ideal base for each print job.
Like the X350pro, the X150 can be connected directly to your computer with a USB cable. An optional print box also allows the printer to be integrated into workplace wireless networks so that print jobs can be activated through a web browser. For easy monitoring of your print jobs, an illuminated built envelope lets you keep an eye on things via webcam on your smartphone or tablet.
"Like all 3D printers from the X model series, the X150 is a combination of open source technology and German engineering know-how," states German RepRap. "It is built from high quality components that are specially designed for industrial requirements."
Here's the X150 at a glance:
- Build envelope: 150 x 150 x 150 mm
- Printer size: 300 x 300 x 300 mm
- Layer thickness: minimum 0.1mm
- Print speed: 10 -150 mm/s
- Nozzle/filament diameter: 0.4 mm/1.75 mm
- Available nozzles: 0.3mm/0.5mm
- Travel speed: 10 – 300 mm/s
- Build platform: not heated
- Filament: PLA or Performance PLA
- Extruder type: Single DD with controllable fan
- Extruder temperature (max): 265°C
- File transfer: USB, WLAN u. Ethernet optional
- Software features: Bolt, Slic3r
- Options: Printbox, Simplify3D
The X150, like all of German RepRap's products, can be purchased directly from their website or from any of their authorized resellers, which can be found around the world. The price isn't too bad: €1,370, or nearly $1,500. You can check out the X150 in more detail in the below video (in German). Tell us your thoughts on this new machine in the German RepRap X150 3D Printer forum over at 3DPB.com.
