Creality, a global pioneer in 3d printing, has announced the launch of the Ender-5 S1, the latest version of its best-seller Ender series. Priced at $559, this newest iteration features an upgraded motion system that enables 2000mm/s² acceleration and up to 250mm/s printing speed. The Ender-5 S1 isn’t designed to be just another “Ender”, it’s a next-level machine that both integrates and reinvents the essence of this popular 3D printer line.

“As a user-centric company, Creality strives to bring affordable 3d printers combining market-leading technologies and stable and high-level performance to 3d printing beginners and professionals around the world,” says Ao Danjun, CEO of Creality. “As the latest addition to our ever-popular Ender series, the Ender-5 S1 aims to be a leader in the desktop-grade 3d printer market and empowers users to turn their dreams into realities.”

High Speed with Professional-grade Stability

Following the success of previous Ender-5 series predecessors, the Ender-5 S1 is constructed with a sturdy all-metal cube frame in the classic Cartesian structure. Out of the box, the 3D printer can be assembled in only 10 minutes. The stability is further enhanced by the inclusion of two Z-axis 12mm Linear Shafts and two profile gussets. Unlike single gantry printers, each X/Y/Z axis of the Ender-5 S1 is driven by a powerful high-precision stepper motor, providing robust productivity throughout the printing process. There’s also an integrated steel transmission shaft to connect and sync the two Y-axis belts, which greatly increases durability and accuracy while maintaining high print speeds.

Test results from the Creality Lab, the manufacturer’s internal testing facility, found that printing a Benchy, the universally beloved 3D printer benchmark model, only took 54 minutes at maximum speed, saving 50% of the time when compared to a print speed of 50 mm/s. The Ender-5 S1 also achieved a 100% success rate during 1000 hours of continuous printing at 250mm/s high speed and 0.2mm layer height, proving its reliability for consumers, studios, 3D printing services, and other small to mid-sized businesses seeking to build up their production fleet.

Update (11/7/22): After optimizing firmware of the printer, the most recent test results from Creality Lab show that printing a 3DBenchy takes only 35 minutes at the maximum speed, reducing print time by 69%  compared to printing at 50 mm/s.

More Materials with 300°C High-Temp Printing

The Ender-5 S1 is the first of the Ender 5 series to feature high-temperature printing, reaching up to 300°C. This new capability is made possible by Creality’s self-developed all-metal “Sprite” direct extruder, an improvement over the standard Bowden extruders found on most FDM 3D printers. The “Sprite” features dual gears with a 1:3.5 gear ratio, delivering a powerful and uniform 80N extrusion force. This gear construction makes the 3D printer particularly compatible with flexible filaments like TPU.

When filament is fed into the extruder, it will first go through the Titanium alloy heatbreak, which has a low thermal conductivity that efficiently prevents heat creep. Then, the filament flows through the corrugated heatsink and silent axial flow fan, ensuring that the filament is cooled before reaching the hot zone.

Another major upgrade found in the Creality Ender-5 S1 is its new and improved melting chamber. The 50mm³ melting chamber, surrounded by a large 4000mm³ heater block, ensures that filament is fully melted for smooth feeding. Testing from Creality Lab has proved that the Ender-5 S1 is capable of 1000 straight hours of clog-free filament feeding.

Apart from flexible filaments like TPU, the Ender-5 SI offers a new level of material compatibility, including a variety of heat-resistant engineering plastic filaments such as ABS, PC, ASA, and HIPS. For users who want to maintain heat within the chamber and create a better environment for high-temperature printing, an optional acrylic enclosure specifically designed for the Ender-5 S1 is available.

Creality has recently partnered with Forward AM, a brand of the chemical giant BASF, to develop high-end co-branded filaments including HP-ULTRA PLA and ABS. The HP-ULTRA filament line is engineered to work optimally on the Ender-5 S1, offering a premium printing experience for professional users.

In addition to the upgraded “Sprite” extruder, the Ender-5 S1 is equipped with extra cooling technology to deliver impeccable print quality. A pair of “Urus” air ducts are mounted alongside the nozzle channel, utilizing the strong wind generated by a large 5015 fan to directly cool off freshly printed layers. With this cooling method, the extruded filament will harden and bond up immediately, avoiding drooping or warping caused by overheating. This will improve the overall print quality, especially in regard to overhangs, bridges, and other detailed objects. Additionally, the magnetic PC spring steel print bed offers better first layer adhesion, and users can also remove the model easily by slightly bending the flexible print surface.

Quick, Easy, and Intuitive Workflow

Print bed leveling is a crucial part of the whole printing process, Ender-5 S1 is equipped with Creality’s CR Touch 16-point auto-leveling system, offering a hassle-free bed-leveling experience. To achieve the perfect first layer, Creality recommends that users first adjust the print bed by the 0.01mm Z-axis offset and then the five-point auxiliary leveling before going through the fully automated CR Touch leveling method.

These operations can be performed through the responsive 4.3-inch touchscreen that offers a wide viewing angle and simplified user interface. A temperature PID tuning function has also been added to make temperature control more accurate and consistent.

Safety, Safety and More Safety

For the first time in the Ender series, the S1 includes a secure aviation connector that promotes safe and stable power and data transmission. There is also a 350W power adapter encased in the printer’s base that lends itself to a safer user experience. Users don’t have to worry about loose wires and cables on the printer as well, as all are safely and neatly coated with a nylon wire harness sleeve.

Other User-friendly Features and Add-ons

While users can easily print 3D models by inserting an SD card or connecting the Ender-5 S1 to their PC via USB cable, remote control via WiFi and time-lapse recording is made possible Creality WiFi Box 2.0 + Camera Kit, an optional accessory that can be purchased separately.

Users can remotely control their printers via Creality Cloud app on the phone with the connection of Creality WiFi Box 2.0.

Price and Availability

The Ender-5 S1 is now available from Creality’s US Official Store for $559, Creality’s Official EU Store Store for €659, Creality’s Official UK Store for £579. The first 100 purchasers will enjoy an early-bird discount price of $469, €559 and £489, respectively. The first 50 will receive a free 1kg roll of random-color Creality CR series filament. Visit the shop links below and be one of the first to grab the new Creality Ender-5 S1.

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About Creality

Founded in Shenzhen in 2014, Creality is a global pioneer in the 3d printing industry that focuses on the research, design and production of consumer and professional-grade 3d printers and 3d printing accessories. As a user-centric company, Creality has expanded its footprints across more than 192 countries and regions with products favored by more than 1.6 million users worldwide, introducing 3d printing concepts to homes, schools, workshops, factories and academic institutions, and driving digitalization in manufacturing, education, healthcare, architecture and beyond.

“Create reality and achieve dreams” is deeply rooted in Creality’s philosophy. Committed to becoming a 3d printing evangelist, Creality continues gravitating to cutting-edge technology and bringing a premium experience for individual users and businesses. For more information: www.creality.com.

About the Ender Series

First launched in 2017 aiming to be “the ender of DIY”, the Ender series quickly became a market sensation. With its innovative design, open-source compatibility and high-level performance, this series of FDM 3d printers constantly receives favorable reviews from beginners to professionals in the 3d printing community. Up to now, more than three million Ender 3d printers have been delivered to users worldwide, and are widely applied in maker education, art creation, industrial manufacturing, etc.

The Ender lineup is best known for the award-winning Ender-3 series and the cube frame Ender-5 series. Ender-3 S1 was nominated as the “top pick” in the “Best 3D Printers Under $500” list in 2022 published by All3DP, a leading magazine in the industry.