Best 3D Printers in the UK

One of the most accessible models on the market, the FlashForge 3D printer is a perfect entry-level 3D printer that will be suitable for schools and workshops. This model is capable of printing right out of the box and requires very little tweaking before you can start working with the filament.

With a 3.5" HD IPS touchscreen, you won’t need your PC or laptop to make a 3D print, just 4 taps will be enough to start the device, allowing the latter to bring all of your ideas to life. Additionally, you can connect to your printer from anywhere using an Internet connection to control and overwatch the printing process.

As for the software, the cube 3D printer has a FlashPrint program that allows for converting 2D images into 3D models with ease. Just load the picture of your choice to your PC or laptop or directly to the printer and, with just a few clicks, you will be able to create a three-dimensional model. On top of that, you will have the option of cutting, slicing, and generating the supports for your 3D piece. To output better and more complex prints, you can add or remove the treelike (dendriform) supports. The app itself has a fairly simple and intuitive user interface, which will be easy to navigate through for beginners. Suitable for newbies, it has a large number of presets so it is easy to select the build quality and press start. On the other hand, the 3D print experts will be also pleased with a wide range of different parameters that can be changed manually. Specifically, you can change the melting temperature, printing speed along with the thickness of the layers, and the pause height.

The Anycubic I3 Mega is a printer with, perhaps, one of the largest building volumes on the market today. To be more specific, the build volume of 210 x 210 x 205 mm that leaves a lot of room for your creativity. With this model, you can create medium-sized 3D models or smaller parts of much bigger projects, featuring a level of complexity that is only limited by your imagination.

Although the TFT touchscreen is a handy addition to this model, the screen itself is not the most responsive one, unfortunately. You will have to apply some pressure from time to time in order to select an option and sometimes it takes two tries to push a button.

The initial installation and setup of the printer are somewhat complicated without reading the manual first. Although it only takes 8 screws to screw and 3 wires to connect, you will have to familiarise yourself with different parts of the machine before you can start printing. Other than that, the printer is fairly user-friendly and will be a good pick for a starter kit in case you can’t tell the difference between the extruder and the hot end yet. The body of the printer itself is made of rigid metal that is sturdy enough to hold all the moving parts, while the strong steel case protects all the electronics inside of it. Aside from the initial setup, this product does not require any additional calibrating and is ready to print right away once assembled.

Designed for DIY 3D printing, the Geeetech Pro B desktop 3D printer feels more like an industrial model than a product for enthusiasts. The main reason for that is the XYZ axes that are made of resistant, high-wear, industrial grade materials that ensure a longer service life of the device and smoother gliding of the moving parts that, in turn, ensure high-precision printing.

The process of assembling the printer can be somewhat tiresome and will take a considerable amount of time (from 4 to 5 hours). All parts come numbered and organised in plastic bags, so the process is time-consuming but not necessarily complicated. If you are an inexperienced 3D enthusiast, this may be a turnoff point for you, however, the instructions provided in the manual are quite straightforward and the assembly is rather easy, once you get the hang of it.

On the bright side, the new and updated Pro B model features an upgraded extruder barrel that allows for working with multiple filaments such as PLA, ABS, flexible ABS, and wood. With a GT2560 controller board inside, the printer supports up to two extruders that can print simultaneously (the additional extruder must be purchased separately). As for the extruder itself, this model comes with an MK8 extruder that has a higher printing resolution, which can create much smaller 3D objects than its predecessor. Once assembled and calibrated, this high-precision printer can compete with more expensive industrial models that are unavailable for sale, which is simply amazing, to say the least, especially considering its rather modest price.

This one of the best 3D printers for home use by Monoprice stands out from the rest of its league because it combines convenience, simplicity, and compactness. Such combination makes this model an ideally-suited solution for those who are just beginning to study and try printing three-dimensional models and parts.

Contrary to the most DIY 3D printers, this device is shipped in an almost completely assembled state, all you need to do before you begin printing is unpack and attach some elements to their places according to the included manual. Monoprice designed this model with a completely open frame so you could conveniently view your models being printed from all directions. The device is equipped with a printing platform that is pre-calibrated at the factory and offers a preheating feature. However, we recommend you to verify its correct position to prevent the resulting models from being skewed. This can be easily done with a paper sheet, aligning the position of the platform according to the print head. As for the filament spool, it attaches to the printer frame's side, and for easier handling, the filament thread is secured with a special spring-loaded clip, which also simplifies its release when you need to replace it.

The well-matched structure elements enable this device to work with various materials, such as PLA, ABS as well as with more advanced ones like wood, composite filaments, and dissolving PLA. The print speed is 55 mm per second, which makes the wait for your model to be finished relatively short. As the name suggests, the Monoprice Select Mini is more suitable for a fabrication of small and medium-sized models. The model's maximum build volume is 4.7" x 4.7" x 4.7". For a better control of temperature conditions, in addition to the heating of the platform, Monoprice fitted the Mini with 2 cooling fans, one of which is directed at the metal nozzle of the extruder, and the second one is integrated into the lower part of the device.

The Win-Tinten 3DP-QD dual extruder 3D printer is a fairly efficient printer with a wide variety of features that will be suitable for both professional and amateurs in the field of 3D printing. Unlike many other 3D printer models, this one comes fully assembled and factory calibrated so you can take it out of the box, plug it in, and start printing right away.

The more experienced 3D printer users will be pleasantly surprised to know that this model features two extruders that allow you to create projects of top-notch quality. As for the extruders, the model comes with one high-precision MK7 and one universal extruder that can work simultaneously, which significantly speeds up the printing process. The extruders use a regular 1.75 mm plastic filaments such as PLA and ABS. With this printer, you can forget about models that stick to the base plate. Thanks to a heated aluminium base on board, you won’t have to scratch off parts of your projects and clean the device afterwards.

As the manufacturer states, the high precision can only be achieved with excellent hardware, configuration, and stable performance. That’s why the body of the printer is made of high-quality aluminium and metal. Thanks to a powerful step-motor, the operation of the machine is always stable even at high speeds. Additionally, you can easily control the positioning of the nozzle via the front panel. The front panel itself allows for using SD cards as a source of 3D models for your projects. This will come in handy if you don’t have a USB cable or just prefer to use the printer in offline mode.