3Dnatives Lab: Testing BCN3D’s Epsilon W50 3D Printer

Barcelona-based manufacturer BCN3D has become a major player in the field of 3D printing in recent years, known in particular for having developed IDEX (“Independent Dual Extruder”) technology, which combines two independent extruders within a single 3D printer, with the possibility of printing in several materials and using manufacturing modes such as Mirror or Duplication for the production of parts simultaneously. More recently, the brand unveiled its new line of Epsilon machines, which are more focused on industrial users. Consisting of the W27 and W50 models, this series offers the standards of the most advanced FDM machines, namely a touch screen, a HEPA filtration system, Hiwin linear rails, a Dual Drive extrusion system from Bondtech™, a hotend specially developed by E3D, an enclosed enclosure along with a heating plate reaching 100°C and a maximum extrusion temperature of 300°C. The difference between the two machines, as their names suggest, comes from the build volume, namely 27L vs. 50L.

So what are the features of this new range? What level of quality can we expect? Who is this machine intended for? With ambitious performance figures and a price tag of $7,995 from BCN3D’s American resellers (€6,995 in Europe), the W50 seems to be a serious contender in the race for professional FDM 3D printers. 3Dnatives had the pleasure to receive the W50 for a test.Without further ado, check out our in-depth review of the Epsilon W50! You can also watch our video of the review below.

1. Unpacking the Epsilon W50 from BCN3D

As the machine arrives on a pallet, the impressive dimensions of the Epsilon W50 are quickly evident. With a weight of 37 kg (81.8lbs) and dimensions of 27.2″ x 20.9″ x 35.4″ (690x530x900 mm), it is clearly no longer a simple desktop 3D printer. Please note that unpacking it can be a little complicated if you do it alone.