StrataSys 3D printers are a choice of rapid prototyping machines ranging from desktop to factory models, from the affordable and easy to use Mojo to a full-scale Fortus production system. All 3D printers that the StrataSys company offers share one technology and are limited to thermoplastic – but that doesn’t make them inferior. In fact, the StrataSys 3D printer company offers a selection of great models suitable for almost every kind of business.
How do StrataSys 3D Printers Work?
StrataSys printers all use Fuse Deposition Modeling technology – FDM, in short. FDM technology belongs to the extrusion family of processes – currently most-widely used solution. The process offers a lot of advantages – it produces durable parts, it’s office-friendly and clean, it doesn’t need special facilities and on top of that, it’s quite cheap. Resolution and surface finish may suffer, but that still allows StrataSys printers to be a great choice for creation of functional parts, prototypes and production parts – see how it prints a wrench (sped-up).
The StrataSys Mojo 3D printer is the smallest, simplest printer StrataSys offers. It costs about $9,900, and its specs reflect that.
| StrataSys Mojo Specifications and Information | |
|---|---|
| Technology | FDM (Fuse Deposition Modeling) |
| Frame Size (Width x Depth x Height) | ~ 25" x 18" x 21"/ ~ 63 x 45 x 53 cm |
| Weight | ~ 60lbs / ~ 27 kg |
| Build Materials | ABSplus |
| Layer Resolution | .178mm |
| Build Volume | 5" x 5" x 5"/ ~ 127 x 127 x 127 mm |
| Price | Starting at $9,900 at Mojo 3D printing |
| Additional Materials | StrataSys store |
| Manufacturer’s website and contacts | http://www.stratasys.com, address: 7665 Commerce Way, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, U.S.A. phone: +1 800-937-3010 |
| Guides and books | StrataSys Information Center |
| Manufacturer’s forums and resources | StrataSys blog, StrataSys releases, StrataSys news |
Pros:
The StrataSys Mojo is cheap, reliable, easy to use and small. The material lets you print parts suited for functional testing.
Cons:
The printer is nothing amazing – layer resolution, build volume and speed are sub-par, but hey, at least it prints!
The Bottom Line:
You get what you pay for. Consider this printer if you don’t need a better solution.
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