Raise3D: Reliable and accurate 3D printers for professional use

The Chinese brand Raise3D is well known to anyone interested in 3D printing technology. The products of this brand are focused primarily on professional use, but amateurs are also attracted to them due to their affordable cost. This article will give a brief history of the creation and development of Raise3D, an overview of the printers it produces, and objective conclusions about their quality.

Raise3D: brand history, values, target audience

In 2015, Raise3D made history by launching a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter to raise money to produce this printer:

348 users donated a total of $445,892 to the project. This was the all-time record for fundraising on Kickstarter in the large-format 3D printer crowdfunding segment. Six months later, production was up and the devices were successfully shipped to customers from around the planet.

Currently, Raise3D has the status of one of the fastest growing 3D hardware development companies. It has offices in Shanghai, Rotterdam and California, and an extensive network of resellers scattered around the planet.

The brand’s products are aimed primarily at the following consumers:

  • medical professionals;
  • experts in industrial design;
  • architects;
  • employees of research institutions;
  • artists;
  • owners of 3D farms.

IMPORTANCE. The main value benchmark for the company is innovation, as well as the ultimate optimization of production processes by accelerating them and minimizing costs.

The company has won numerous industry awards for its outstanding achievements. In 2017, it won the 3D Printing Industry Awards and won the Rookie Award at the 3D Print Awards. The authoritative 3D Hubs guide gave it first place in the “Pro” category, and Make magazine put it at the top of its 3D printer rankings.

What does the company make?

Raise3D’s product range consists of the following product categories:

  • printers;
  • spares for them;
  • filaments;
  • software.

As of the beginning of 2020, the company produces 3 printer models: E2, Pro2, and Pro2 Plus.

The software category includes the ideaMaker slicer and RaiseCloud to control and customize the printing process.

The filament lineup includes the following names: ABS, PC, PETG, PLA and PVA.

Overview of the Raise3D Printers

Below is a brief overview of the specifications of each printer model individually. Their weaknesses will be listed separately as they are common to all devices.

The E2 model is positioned as an accurate, reliable and affordable 3D printer. It belongs to the desktop category, is robust and durable, as well as easy to use.

The main advantages of the E2 include:

  1. The ability to print two objects simultaneously due to the presence of two independent extruders. These objects can be exact copies as well as mirror images of each other.
  2. Automatic alignment of the printing table. This allows the extruder to cope with even minimal changes to the print contour and significantly improves print quality.
  3. Industry’s first video-assisted calibration system. Allows for extremely precise geometric alignment and correct extruder direction.
  4. Dimensions 330 mm × 240 mm × 240 mm for the single extruder model and 295 mm × 240 mm × 240 mm for the dual extruder model. This allows you to print quite large objects.
  5. Outstanding security. Opening of the door is automatically detected and printing is paused immediately.
    Intuitive interface.
  6. Power-saving mode.
  7. Uninterrupted continuation of printing in the event of an unforeseen power failure.
  8. Flexible silicone printing table, from which the finished objects are very easy to remove.
  9. Environmentally friendly due to the presence of a HEPA activated carbon air filter.

E2 is compatible with the following varieties of filaments: PLA, ABS, HIPS, PC, TPU, TPE, NYLON, PETG, ASA, PP, PVA, fiberglass, carbon fiber, “metal” and “wood” plastic. The diameter of the filament is 1.75 mm.

Printing temperature reaches 110 ℃, the layer thickness ranges from 0.02 to 0.25 mm.

The default nozzle diameter is 0.4 mm. This can be changed to 0.2mm, 0.6mm, 0.8mm, or 1.0mm if desired. The maximum temperature of the nozzle reaches 300ºC.

The printer is connected via Wi-Fi, LAN, USB, and has an option to connect a live camera. The device is compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems, ideaMaker slicer and files in STL, OBJ, 3MF formats. The NXP ARM Cortex-A9 Quad 1GHz controller provides stable operation.

WINDOWS/IOS/LINUX operating systems
Operating temperature 5-35 ºC
Power supply 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 230 V @ 2 A
Dimensions, mm 607x596x465
Enclosure material Aluminum
IdeaMaker software
Calibrate the table top auto
FDM printing
Supported file formats STL, OBJ, GCODE
Heated platform yes
Temperature of printing table up to 110 ℃
Area of the working chamber 330h240h240 mm
Number of print heads 2
Materials used: PLA, ABS, HIPS, PC, TPU, TPE, NYLON, PETG, ASA, PP, PVA, Glass Fiber Infused, Carbon Fiber, with metal particles/ with wooden particles
Thickness of layer from 10 microns
Filament diameter 1.75
Nozzle diameter, mm 0.4 mm (0.2/ 0.6/ 0.8/ 1.0 mm optional)
Screen 7″ touch screen, 1024×600
Interfaces Wi-Fi, LAN, USB
Scope For prototyping; For toys; For business; For production; For robotics; For engineering; For auto parts; For miniatures
Extruder temperature 300 ºC
Maximum positioning accuracy XY: 0.78125 µm, Z: 0.078125 µm
Positioning speed 30 – 150 mm/sec.

Pro2

The Pro2 is an industrial 3D printer with double extruder. It is designed for production of complex mechanical parts, can work with heterogeneous filaments and has a high printing speed.

The Pro2’s main advantages include:

  1. High printing accuracy, down to 5 microns (0.005 mm).
  2. Outstanding speed (switching time of less than 1 second).
  3. Exceptional reliability. Print quality does not deteriorate even after printing 100,000 samples.
  4. Dimensions 305 mm × 305 mm × 300 mm for the model with one extruder and 280 mm × 305 mm × 300 mm for the model with two extruders. This is sufficient for printing in industrial production.
  5. Layer thickness of 0.01 mm and XY accuracy of 0.78125 microns. This makes the device optimal for professional use.
  6. Printing head speed from 30 mm/s to 150 mm/s.
  7. Exchangeable nozzles: 0.2mm tip thickness for high precision XY adjustment.
  8. Intuitive interface.
  9. Extremely handy 400 MHz ARM Cortex-M7 32bit RISC FPU controller.
  10. Possibility of wireless control through the ideaMaker slicer.
  11. Environmentally friendly thanks to the HEPA air filter with activated carbon.
  12. Advanced failure protection system. If power is inadvertently cut off during printing, the process will resume as soon as power is available again. The quality of the product will not be affected by this forced interruption.
  13. The Pro2’s print table is a special topic of interest. It is made of material designed for the aerospace industry. The aluminum surface is held on magnets, the silicone surface is easily heated to 110℃. The table is easy to remove and is designed for long-term intensive use.

WARNING. The heat is evenly distributed across the print table and the risk of product deformation is extremely minimized.

The Pro2 is compatible with the following filament types: PLA, ABS, HIPS, PC, TPU, TPE, NYLON, PETG, ASA, PP, PVA, fiberglass, carbon fiber, “metal” and “wood” plastic. The filament diameter is 1.75 mm.

The default nozzle diameter is 0.4 mm. If desired, this can be changed to 0.2 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm, or 1.0 mm. The maximum temperature of the nozzle reaches 300ºC.

WINDOWS/ IOS/ LINUX operating systems
Operating temperature 5-35 ºC
Power supply 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
STL, OBJ, GCODE file formats
Dimensions, mm 620×590×760
FDM printing
Heated platform yes
Traversing speed 30 – 150 mm/s
Temperature of printing table 110 ºC
Extruder temperature 300 ºC
Positioning accuracy XY: 0.78125 µm, Z: 0.078125 µm
Working chamber area 305×305×300 mm
Number of print heads 2
Supported materials PLA, ABS, HIPS, PC, TPU, TPE, NYLON, PETG, ASA, PP, carbon filled, wood filled, metal filled, glass filled
Thickness of layer from 10 microns
Filament diameter 1.75
Nozzle diameter, mm 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8
Screen 7″ touch screen, 1024×600
Interfaces Wi-Fi, LAN, USB
Price 505,000 rubles.
It connects via Wi-Fi, LAN, USB and also has an option for a live camera. This device is compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems, ideaMaker slicer and files in STL, OBJ, 3MF formats.

Pro2 Plus

appearance

This model differs from its predecessor, the Pro2, primarily in its dimensions. They are 305 mm × 305 mm × 605 mm for the model with one extruder and 280 mm × 305 mm × 605 mm for the model with two extruders. In other specifications, the Pro2 and Pro2 Plus are almost identical.

Maximum working temperature 5-35 ºC
Maximum extruder temperature 300 ºC
Material PLA;ABS;HIPS;PC;TPU;TPE;NYLON;PETG;ASA;PP;Carbon filled;Wood filled;Glass filled
FDM Printing
Supported Operating Systems WINDOWS;IOS;LINUX
Supported file formats STL;OBJ;GCODE
Heated platform Yes
Travel speed 30 – 150mm/s
Temperature of printing table 110 ºC
Positioning accuracy XY: 0.78125 µm;Z: 0.078125 µm
Power Requirements 100-240 VAC;50/60 Hz
Working chamber area 305×305×605 mm
Number of print heads 2
Layer thickness from 10 microns
Filament diameter 1.75
Nozzle diameter, mm 0.2/ 0.4/ 0.6/ 0.8 mm
Screen 7″ touch screen; 1024×600
Interfaces Wi-Fi; LAN; USB

Hardly anyone will buy the Pro 2 Plus just for fun or to try 3D printing for the first time. This device will be in demand among the following audience:

  • Employees of scientific laboratories;
  • manufacturers of prototypes;
  • manufacturing companies;
  • Small and medium businesses.

ATTENTION. Educational institutions will appreciate this model for the transparent door that allows you to watch the printing process.

Disadvantages of Raise3D printers

Weaknesses are the same for all devices of the brand. They include:

  • Lack of print completion notifications.
  • Temperature adjustment in the “Advanced Settings” of the ideaMaker. It takes a lot of time and effort to find where this parameter is located.
  • Standard ideaMaker templates sometimes offer incorrect temperature settings.
  • If you intend to use only one extruder, the machine will still heat both extruders in preparation for printing, and then cool the one that will not be used.
  • These shortcomings belong more to the category of minor flaws and have no critical negative impact either on the printing process or on the quality of the finished products.

Chinese brand Raise3D produces high-quality and affordable from a financial point of view 3D printers designed for professional use. The main advantages of all brand models include:

  • high printing accuracy and speed;
  • sufficiently large dimensions;
  • compatibility with a wide range of filaments;
  • convenient control and monitoring systems;
  • The ability to successfully resume operation after an unexpected power outage;
  • availability of double extruder and possibility to work with heterogeneous filament.

The brand’s printers are environmentally friendly, high-performance, and meet the most advanced industry standards. To set and change print settings, Raise3D has developed its own ideaMaker slicer and RaiseCloud software. Hundreds of customers from all over the world have tested the capabilities of the company’s products and have mostly positive feedback about Raise3D.

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