The UNIZ Slash 3D printer overcomes this obstacle with integrated liquid cooling for faster than ever layer production.īesides the scientific workings of this 3D printer, it’s the promise of speed, reliability (especially for large parts that other SLA printers have trouble with), software inginuity and low-cost that should have you excited the most.Ĭoming in at $1,199 for the still available early-bird package (includes 500ml of resin), the price is a steal for what you’re getting no matter how you slice it. What this means is that for every layer produced, additional time is needed to cool things down. Projection based DLP 3D printers, which utilize a similar all-at-once layer blast, are said to be limited because of the intense temperatures that each layer is exposed to vs. Unlike FDM plastic based extrusion 3D printers and laser-based SLA machines, the UNIZ Slash 3D printer uses an array of LCD panels to print entire layers at once, instead of needing to draw each and every line of every layer in a slow zig-zag of a way. This claim does seem to have some merit to it based on everything I can gather from the technology (as described on the Kickstarter campaign page).

What at first glance looks like your standard desktop based SLA 3D printer, the UNIZ Slash 3D printer claims to be different by being able to produce faster (by up to 50x) and more robust 3D prints than the competition. It seems the Kickstarter production push continues now that UNIZ Slash, a new stereolithography (SLA) resin based 3D printer, has officially launched their campaign. And while it’s true that sifting through the mess of offerings over the years to determine the next big product can be frustrating, most of the consumer friendly 3D printers with any lasting impact in recent years have seen their start through the crowdfunding platform. And why shouldn’t it be? It is the perfect platform to pitch a product and if the hype surrounding it delivers, you suddenly have the necessary funds to make your product a reality.

Kickstarter has been a breeding ground for 3D printers for years now.

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