Prusa launches the Core One, a compact enclosed 3D printer with advanced features and upgrade potential.

Prusa Research has dramatically reimagined desktop 3D printing with its latest innovation, the Core One, a groundbreaking enclosed CoreXY printer that promises to redefine expectations for compact, high-performance manufacturing technology. Unveiled at Formnext 2024, the printer represents a quantum leap in design and functionality, challenging conventional limitations of desktop 3D printing.

The Core One features a combination of genius engineering, and real-life considerations. Despite being significantly more compact than its predecessor, the MK4S, the printer offers an expanded build volume of 250 x 220 x 270 mm – a 30% increase that transforms possibilities for makers, designers, and professionals alike. Josef Průša, the company’s visionary founder, boldly declared during the press presentation, “Today, we are ready to take over the world once again,” underscoring the company’s ambition and confidence.

A standout feature of the Core One is its revolutionary active chamber temperature control. This innovation allows seamless printing with advanced materials like ABS, polycarbonate, and nylon, while maintaining exceptional print quality. The system’s two high-performance fans can maintain chamber temperatures as low as 27ºC, eliminating the need to open doors or modify printing parameters for different materials.

Performance metrics are equally impressive. Prusa claims the Core One is 20% faster than the already rapid MK4S, with some prints achieving up to 27% faster completion times. It’s got that impressive 75-degree overhang capability that we have come to expect from Prusa engineering.

For existing Prusa MK4S users, the company offers an attractive upgrade path. At €489, users can convert their current machine into a Core One, transforming their existing printer without a complete replacement. This approach demonstrates Prusa’s commitment to sustainability and user investment.

The Core One’s design philosophy extends beyond pure performance. An ingenious “exoskeleton” design integrates a solid steel profile enclosure directly into the printer’s frame, ensuring robust construction. Clever design elements like recessed spool placement and a 180-degree opening door showcase the meticulous attention to user experience.

Connectivity and flexibility are also central to the Core One’s appeal. Users can print remotely via Prusa Connect, monitor prints with an optional camera, or operate offline using a USB drive. The printer supports a wide range of filaments, from PLA to advanced engineering plastics, with optimized printing conditions.

Prusa is offering the fully assembled Core One for $1,199, with DIY kits and conversion options to follow. Optional accessories like a €40 camera will also be available, expanding the printer’s versatility.

The launch of the Core One represents more than just a new product, it symbolizes Prusa’s ongoing commitment to innovation, user-centric design, and pushing the boundaries of desktop manufacturing. The Core One raises the standard in 3D printing technology with its design intelligence + speed and reliability.

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