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Per S.
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What should an XXL look like?

Just out of curiosity, if Prusa were to create an XXL, what should it be like?

My take is a 5-head system (with better cooling of course, like the MK4S). Size is 5x5 heat bed tiled size using a closed loop system for X, Y, and Z-movement. 

Posted : 30/10/2024 10:53 am
nhand42
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RE: What should an XXL look like?
Posted by: @per-s

Just out of curiosity, if Prusa were to create an XXL, what should it be like?

My take is a 5-head system (with better cooling of course, like the MK4S). Size is 5x5 heat bed tiled size using a closed loop system for X, Y, and Z-movement. 

I doubt it will happen. The XL is already getting resistance because of its size and price. Instead I think they will release an ultra-large format printer under their Pro line. They have the HT90 and I bet we'll see a Pro core-XY within a year or two, but I also bet it will have a price aimed at industrial and professional customers. The HT90 is $10k and I wouldn't be surprised if their next Pro printer costs double that.

Instead of an even larger printer - which few people will actually buy - my bet is they're working on a medium-sized core-XY. Something to compete with the Bambu and Creality printers that are currently dominating that segment.

  • single toolhead
  • horizontal bowden/umbilical
  • fully enclosed
  • optional MMU

Keep the price under $2000 and they'll sell a tonne of them.

Posted : 01/11/2024 11:47 am
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