Starfield 3D: This huge 3D printer is equipped with an internal curing station and uses a laser

The Starfield 3D is a new 3D printer with an extensive range of features. Fundamentally, it is an SLA printer that carries out 3D print jobs by selectively curing a photosensitive resin. The Starfield 3D does not use an LCD display, but rather a laser. The 720 x 450 x 700 millimeter system weighs an hefty 58 kilograms. A resolution of 25 µm is advertised and the layer thickness is between 0.025 and 0.15 millimeters. Prints measuring up to 350 x 350 x 240 millimeters can be produced.

The 3D printer is equipped with an automatic resin refill that is intended to reduce user exposure to the resin. The integrated air filter is also likely to better for the health of users. The resin is heated automatically and, according to the manufacturer, users do not need to worry about leveling.

An innovative aspect is that the curing, which refers to the post-hardening of the printed model, can take place directly in the printing room. With the help of UV lamps mounted in the Starfield 3D, no additional device is required, which should make handling much easier. According to the manufacturer, curing only takes a few minutes.

Thanks to the seven-inch touchscreen, printing from memory cards can be done easily and offline. As part of the Kickstarter campaign the Starfield 3D will be available at a price of just over US$1000. Potential supporters should be aware of the financial risks as well as the shipping costs.