3Dnatives Lab: Testing the KODAK Portrait 3D Printer

KODAK, the company that brought us the disposable and digital cameras entered the 3D printing market in 2018. With the launch of the Portrait, KODAK is officially competing in the market of desktop FDM 3D printers. It has to be said that the Portrait is a result of the collaboration between KODAK and Smart International. The pair has created a dual extrusion 3D printer capable of handling most of the standard and engineering thermoplastics available in the market. On top of this, with its flagship debut, KODAK has brought to life its own material ecosystem and a dedicated cloud-based software.

The KODAK Portrait with everything it came with.

3Dnatives has had the chance of seeing the printer in a few events so far but we now got the opportunity of using and reviewing it in our lab. So, what are its key features and how easy to use is it? What materials can it handle and who is this machine for? And of course, is it worth the €3,000 investment? Find our full review of the KODAK Portrait below.

1. Unboxing the KODAK Portrait

The 3D printer comes almost ready to use in its box, along with its accessories, tools and filaments. With a weight of over 25 kg (55 lbs), two people might be needed to safely take it out of its box. The box includes a power cable, a glass build plate (plus a spare one), 2 spool holders and 2 spool cases, an air filter blower and a toolbox. All components are firmly covered by protective foam and the fragile parts (glass plates) have their own protective covers. The only assembly required is screwing the spool holders and air filter blower on the rear of the machine, practically a 2-minute job.