3D printers

The 3D printers category covers FDM and resin printers, 3D pens, printing filaments and accessories for hobbyists, schools, workshops and professionals. Our range includes over 1,800 products, among them printers from Flashforge, Creality, Elegoo and Anycubic, and filaments from eSUN and Polymaker.

It runs from entry-level machines to industrial printers for engineering plastics.

How to choose a 3D printer

Printing technology. FDM printers melt plastic filament and build the part layer by layer, which suits functional parts and prototypes. Resin printers cure liquid resin with light and reproduce finer detail, such as miniatures, but they need gloves, washing and post-curing.

Build volume. The build volume sets the largest object you can print in one piece. A bigger volume takes up more desk space and prints take longer, so a medium-sized bed is often enough for home projects.

Materials. PLA is the easiest to print, PETG is stronger and more moisture-resistant, and ABS or ASA need an enclosed chamber. Engineering plastics such as PEEK are the territory of industrial printers. Our range includes eSUN and Polymaker filaments, and the usual filament diameter is 1.75 mm.

Ease of use. Automatic bed levelling, an enclosed chamber and Wi-Fi shorten the path to the first successful print. For a beginner, these matter more than top printing speed.

Brands we carry

• Flashforge: known for desktop FDM printers with enclosed chambers, often used in schools and offices.
• Creality: one of the most popular makers of hobbyist FDM printers, known for the Ender series.
• Elegoo and Anycubic: make resin printers for fine detail, as well as FDM models.
• eSUN and Polymaker: specialise in printing materials, including PLA and PETG filaments.
• Intamsys: builds industrial printers for high-temperature engineering plastics such as PEEK.
• 3Doodler: makes 3D pens for drawing three-dimensional objects by hand.

Also in our range: Polmask, Spectrum, Renkforce and Verbatim. In the Plastikai, priedai subcategory you will find materials and extra accessories for printing.

Frequently asked questions

Which 3D printer should a beginner choose?

A beginner is best served by an FDM printer with automatic bed levelling and PLA filament. Such a machine removes most of the fine-tuning, and the material is forgiving of mistakes. A resin printer is worth choosing only when you need very fine detail.

What is the difference between FDM and resin 3D printers?

FDM printers use melted plastic filament, while resin printers use liquid resin cured by light. The former are simpler to run and suit tougher parts, and the latter give a smoother surface and finer detail. Resin printing needs more handling, as parts have to be washed and the resin irritates skin.

Which filament is suitable for 3D printing?

PLA suits most jobs because it prints easily and warps very little. If the part will sit in a hot place or carry a load, PETG or ABS is the better choice. Before buying, check that your printer supports the material and the 1.75 mm diameter.

Does a 3D printer need an enclosed chamber?

An enclosed chamber is not essential for PLA or many PETG parts, but it helps a great deal with ABS and ASA. The chamber retains heat, so parts crack and warp less. It also reduces noise and keeps draughts away from the print.