3D Printers

Dremel's 3D printer produces quality prints and it's easy to use, but the proprietary filaments required for the DigiLab 3D40 are pretty expensive.

The low-budget 3D experimenter will find a lot to like in the MP MIni, but total beginners will be frustrated by the bugs and other problems.

The Skriware 3D Printer is a well-built device, but its processing software isn’t up to the job.

The XYZ da Vinci Mix Jr. is a decent 3D printer at a good price that features a color-blending trick up its sleeve. Unfortunately, the trick doesn’t turn out to be as cool as it first looks.

Design professionals and serious 3D-printer users will find the Ultimaker 3 well worth the high cost, thanks to its excellent print quality and support for a wide range of materials.

Beginners will like the simplicity of the Mod-T, which produces decent quality prints, though it struggles with some complex models.

The da Vinci Mini offers great performance for the price, but it is limited to using filament from XYZ.

Since being bought out by 3D printing giant Stratsys in 2013, Makerbot has struggled to find a new spot in the 3D printer market. The company is now aiming at educational and high-volume print users with the $2,499 Replicator+, the sixth

The Maker Select Ultimate targets the budget-conscious 3D printmaker who wants to experiment with 3D printing without breaking the bank.