ugee Enters 3D Printing with the Funbox, a Fully Enclosed FDM Printer Built for Kids and Beginners

ugee, known for its drawing tablets and digital creation tools, is moving into additive manufacturing. The company’s first 3D printer is built specifically for kids aged 4 to 12, though it’s really aimed at anyone who wants a machine that doesn’t require any setup knowledge.

Most consumer FDM printers on the market today are still designed with adult makers in mind. Bed leveling, slicing software, and exposed nozzles heated to hundreds of degrees are hardly kid-friendly. The Funbox is ugee’s attempt to build something for the gap between “toy” and “maker tool.” Something that is safe enough to leave a child alone with it, simple enough that they don’t need an adult to use it, and interesting enough to hold their attention past the first print.

Safety First: A Sealed Chamber and Real Filtration

The Funbox’s print chamber is fully enclosed, keeping curious fingers away from the hot end. Most open-frame printers in the same price range have the print head and heated bed exposed during the entire print job.