Best 3D Printer Models to Lease

A Carbon 3D Printer for Every Budget

All Carbon 3D printers utilize the groundbreaking Carbon Digital Light Synthesis™ (Carbon DLS™) 3D printing process. Additionally, Carbon printers come in a variety of models with build volumes and price points to suit your needs.


		M1 The printer that pioneered the Carbon DLS process. Ideal for companies starting to explore 3D printing for prototyping and low volume production. Great for small batch sizes and fast cycle times.	M2 Workhorse 3D printer that scales a wide range of applications from prototyping to mass production. Offering the same high resolution as the M1, the M2 is ideal for smaller parts with intricate features such as threading or internal channels.	M3 The M3 printer is the cutting edge of DLS printing, ideal for customers looking for faster printing, a simpler print experience, an expanded design space, and a more consistent surface finish.	M3 Max The M3 Max printer offers the benefits of next-gen DLS printing with a true 4K light engine, enabling double the build area with the same pixel size and density.	L1 Revolutionary large-format 3D printer leveraged by leading brands for the serial production of next-generation end-use products. Great for consistent, high-volume production of large parts or many small parts.
		Explore M1	Explore M2	Explore M3	Explore M3 Max	Explore L1
Build Volume (X x Y x Z)		141 x 79 x 326 mm 5.6 x 3.1 x 12.8 in	189 x 118 x 326 mm 7.4 x 4.6 x 12.8 in	189 x 118 x 326 mm 7.4 x 4.6 x 12.8 in	307 x 163 x 305 mm 12.1 x 6.4 x 12.0 in	400 x 250 x 460 mm 15.7 x 9.8 x 18.1 in
Technology		Carbon DLS 3D printing process Gen 1 DLS	Carbon DLS 3D printing process Gen 1 DLS	Carbon DLS 3D printing process Gen 2 DLS	Carbon DLS 3D printing process Gen 2 DLS	Carbon DLS 3D printing process Gen 1 DLS
Layer Thickness		Layerless, isotropic parts	Layerless, isotropic parts	Layerless, isotropic parts	Layerless, isotropic parts	Layerless, isotropic parts
XY; Z Resolution*		75 µm; 25, 50 or 100 µm	75 µm; 25, 50 or 100 µm	75 µm; 25, 50 or 100 µm	75 µm; 25, 50 or 100 µm	160 µm; 25, 50, or 100 µm
General Accuracy**		Up to ±70 μm + 1 μm per mm dimension size Up to ±0.003 in + 0.001 in per in dimension size	Up to ±70 μm + 1 μm per mm dimension size Up to ±0.003 in + 0.001 in per in dimension size	Up to ±65 μm+ 1 μm per mm dimension size Up to ±0.0026 in + 0.001 in per in dimension size	Up to ±65 μm+ 1 μm per mm dimension size Up to ±0.0026 in + 0.001 in per in dimension size	Up to ±70 μm + 1 μm per mm dimension size Up to ±0.003 in + 0.001 in per in dimension size
Production Repeatability Accuracy**		Up to ±40 μm Up to ±0.002 in	Up to ±40 μm Up to ±0.002 in	Up to ±37 μm Up to ±0.002 in	Up to ±37 μm Up to ±0.002 in	Up to ±40 μm Up to ±0.002 in
Materials Selection	Single-cure prototyping resins
	Dual-cure engineering resins	Excludes resins that require a heated cassette (e.g. RPU 130).
	Third-party dental resins			Validation of third party resins in progress.	Validation of third party resins in progress.
Software***	Print preparation
	Online fleet management
	Print analytics
	Access to new materials
	Optimized print planner
Automated Post-processing Solutions		Carbon Smart Part Washer PostProcess Technologies	Carbon Smart Part Washer PostProcess Technologies	Carbon Smart Part Washer	Carbon Smart Part Washer†	Carbon Smart Part Washer† PostProcess Technologies
Service & Support		Integrated service package with real-time customer support and preventative maintenance for optimized machine uptime.
Pricing		Carbon offers a range of flexible pricing options tailored to your needs. Learn more or contact us for pricing details.
Case Studies		Delphi leverages the M1 for Prototyping and Final Part Production Carbon’s M1 Printer Used to Manufacture High Quality Audio Parts for Motorcycles	ARaymond Uses Carbon DLS to Reduce Product Development from 8 Weeks to 3 Days Nakanishi Dental Lab Increases Manufacturing Volume by 54% with Carbon	What Our Customers Have to Say (Video)	What Our Customers Have to Say (Video)	How OECHSLER Went From Design to Serial Production of Riddell Helmet Liners in 100 Days Making Industrial Drone Flight Possible with Digital Aerolus
		Explore M1	Explore M2	Explore M3	Explore M3 Max	Explore L1

* Z resolution is adjustable from single digit microns to multiple hundred microns, and can be optimized through working with Carbon on your target application.
** For more information about accuracy, please refer to Carbon DLS accuracy guidelines for engineering materials and dental materials.
*** Included in your subscription with regular OTA software updates about every eight weeks.
† Compatible via the Smart Part Washer basket.

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MATERIALS

Prototype and produce high-performance functional parts with the mechanical properties you require. Carbon’s best-in-class 3D printing materials include rigid and elastomeric polymers that are proven across a wide range of industries, from automotive to medical devices.

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