# Intelligent Ultra-Fast 3D Printers The ELEGOO FDM Neptune 4 and 4 Pro Prints at 500mm/s By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-06-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegoo-fdm-neptune-4 References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/06/08/how-elegoos-new-3d-printers-let-designers-bring-their-creative-ideas-to-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-elegoos-new-3d-printers-let-designers-bring-their-creative-ideas-to-life) & [elegoo](https://www.elegoo.com/pages/elegoo-new-arrivals-2023)  The [ELEGOO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri) FDM Neptune 4 and 4 Pro 3D printers are being added to the brand's lineup to provide creative professionals alike with a speedy way to prototype their ideas. The unit is powered by a fast processor over the previous generation and has a Klipper motherboard, which combine to help the system reach printing speeds of up to 500mm/s. This is rated as 10-times faster than many other models on the market, while still maintaining a compact design suitable for desktop placement. The ELEGOO FDM Neptune 4 and 4 Pro 3D printers expedite printing capabilities, but still maintain impressive accuracy and stability with a series of adjustable components on the X and Y axes. An intelligent segmented heatbed offers over-temperature protection to ensure proper filament bonding. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ultra-fast 3D Printing:** Opportunity to disrupt the 3D printing industry by enabling the quick and efficient production of prototypes and models. - **Intelligent 3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the 3D printing industry by introducing smarter machines that utilize advanced features like segmented heatbeds and over-temperature protection. - **Desktop 3D Printing:** Customize the 3D printing industry by producing compact 3D printers which can fit on desktops and facilitate small-scale printing along with speed and accuracy. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing:** Revolutionize modern manufacturing by speeding up the ability to create highly accurate, detailed and functional prototypes, reducing turnaround time and increasing efficiency. - **Product Design:** Present a disruptive innovation in the product design industry by providing quick and efficient production of detailed models to visually and functionally test concepts. - **Medical Science:** Introduce a significant leap forward in complex medical device production and medical research by creating models that can help doctors and researchers test out concepts quickly and with precision. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speedy High-Capacity 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phrozen-arco.md) - [High-Speed Printing Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri.md) - [Ultra-Speedy 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anycubic-kobra-2.md) - [Efficient Cooling 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flsun-t1-pro.md) - [Speedy Large-Scale 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eryone-thinker-x400.md) - [High-Speed 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-1.md) - [Ultra-Accurate Resin 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-1-resin-3d-printer.md) - [Fast Stereolithographic Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/form-4-3d.md) - [Cutting-Edge 3D-Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1.md)