

The PrintPad is removable for easy cleaning in hot soapy water. The print head ensures the X-axis, while the PrintPad (read build plate) manages the Y and Z axis.

With both 0.2mm and 0.07mm (200 and 70 microns) print resolution layers, the Cube offers a degree of versatility, but not enough to cater for a large variety of print projects. The print area is a modest 152x152x152mm, providing enough working space for most small scale projects, especially for beginners trying their hand at 3D printing for the first time. The self-contained shell means keeping track of diverse components isn’t a factor. So much so that the Cube is very much at home sitting alongside other home office devices rather than confined to a workshop. The sleek white exterior panels are miles away from the functional, bare-bones design of plenty rival models. Aesthetically pleasing, compact, classy, and dare we say, beautiful, it resembles a product distributed by Apple, where functionality and ease of use are as much a consideration as design. Straight out of the box, the Cube is a piece of engineering bliss. With simplicity in mind, it aims to introduce first-timers to the world of 3D printing without the oft-complicated installation of entry-level DIY models.

An all-in-one cube casing houses the printer, hence the name, and is advertised primarily as a user-friendly personal desktop model. 3D Systems is onto its third generation of the Cube with all the enhancements this encompasses.
