Elegoo Set to Release New Saturn 3 and Neptune 4 3D Printers
Four new MSLA and FDM 3D printers in new Saturn 3 and Neptune 4 series' of 3D printers will be available for preorders on June 1.
Elegoo has announced the impending release of two new series’ of 3D printers, with preorders set to open on June 1.
First up is the Saturn 3 series of MSLA mono 3D printers – the Saturn 3 and Saturn 3 Ultra. Most of the information that Elegoo has released is focused on the Ultra, although both printers will feature an eyebrow-raising 12K resolution, matching the resolution of Anycubic’s recently announced Photon Mono M5s. It’s a number that may be extreme for hobbyist purposes but will, depending on the yet-to-be-revealed X accuracy, produce highly detailed models.
Other Ultra-specific specs include a solid Z-axis ball screw, an IPS capacitive touchscreen, a built-in air purifier, and wireless file transfer, streamlining printing operations by eliminating the need for a USB drive. It’s unclear as to exactly how much overlap there will be, spec-wise, between the Saturn 3 and the Saturn 3 Ultra, although respective MSRPs of $399 and $499 hint at some discrepancy.
Also announced is the Neptune 4 series of FDM 3D printers, which arrives in regular and Pro editions. Like the Saturn 3 series, Elegoo’s tease is mostly Pro-focused. Both printers, however, will run on Klipper firmware.
Speed is the name of the game for the Neptune 4 Pro, with Elegoo promising it to be 10 times faster “than previous machines”, with a maximum printing speed of 500 mm/s (although a recommended speed of 250 mm/s). Full-metal, dual-axis guide rails and double-row, ball U-shaped bearings, meanwhile, will aim to “greatly enhance” printing stability.
The Neptune 4 Pro will also feature a build volume of 225 x 225 x 265 mm; auto-leveling; a dual-gear, direct-drive extruder; and a four-fan cooling module. The Neptune 4 will retail at $259, with a slight jump up for the Neptune 4 Pro, at $299.
Though unmentioned, Elegoo’s teaser image may suggest there are another two resin 3D printers to be announced soon, the silhouettes of which look reminiscent of the Mars 3, and a third additional device.
More information about Elegoo’s Saturn 3 and Neptune 4 printers is expected in the coming days, with Elegoo pointing those interested toward its Facebook page for “timely” updates.
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