What Mini 3D Printers Are Available on the Market in 2023?

3D printing is becoming increasingly popular. Not only is additive manufacturing on the rise at an industrial level, but many are also trying their hand at 3D printing at home. The problem with this is that some printers are very bulky and take up a lot of space. Beginners in particular generally are hoping to make small prints for their own use, such as prototypes, decorations or smaller usable parts, and thus need small, compact 3D printers. Considering that many commercially available printers have a print bed of at least of 200 x 200 mm, the machine itself often takes up a lot of space due to its size. But, 3D printers with a smaller print bed are more difficult to spot. We have taken a closer look at some printers for mini-prints that are suitable for a build plate of 150 x 150 mm or smaller, including cheap options. We have also taken a look at exciting projects for true mini 3D printers that can print tiny parts. Check out our list and let us know what you think.

Easythreed X1 Mini 3D Printer

The Easythreed X1 Mini 3D printer is a small and portable machine that is very competitive priced (only about 100 euros, though it should be noted that very few are available for sale). With a print volume of 100 x 100 x 100 mm, it is often the choice for makers who want to print small objects and easily transport their machine. In fact, with its small footprint and weight of only 1.3 kg, the X1 Mini is a 3D printer that can be transported to print wherever you want or can fit in any corner of your home. Compatible with PLA filaments, it would appear to be able to process TPU as well. In addition, it is a machine that can provide decent quality prints, thanks to the layer thickness between 50 and 300 microns, which makes it a small, but quite accurate 3D printer.

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The Tina2, an Easy-to-Use Solution from Entina

The Tina2 is an easy-to-use mini 3D printer that has been designed for all those novice users who want to get started in the world of additive manufacturing. It has been developed by Entina, who claim that, thanks to this small size solution, the difficulty of learning the 3D printing process is greatly reduced. Weighing 3kg, this material extrusion technology (FFF/FDM) machine allows the creation of parts with a maximum size of 100 x 120 x 100 mm. Among other notable features, the Tina2 has automatic leveling of the printing tray, as well as a 2.4″ LCD screen to control the parameters and start the manufacturing process. Finally, its compatibility with Wiibuilder cutting software makes it easy to use offline using a MicroSD card. We included it on our list of mini 3D printers as well since it allows users to unleash their creativity and enjoy 3D printing with ease!