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Silent 3D Printers

The 'Artillery SW-X2' is a Large 3D Printer for Stable and Silent Operation

— December 6, 2021 — Tech
The 'Artillery SW-X2' or the 'Sidewinder X2' is Artillery's newest auto-stabilizing, silent 3D Printer. The Sidewinder X2 boasts an automatic leveling system that ensures the printing bed remains in the optimal printing position for the current task. The same printing bed offers excellent heat resistance, enough to not be damaged by the printing tasks themselves.

On top of this, this printer is 'open' in the sense that it is not within a glass or metal box. Due to this, the controls and the hardware are largely stored in a small baseplate under the printing bed. The Sidewinder X2 offers printing sizes of up to 11.81 x 11.81 x 15.75-inches and features in-built systems for power loss detection and printing task recovery, so even if the Sidewinder X2 loses power during a job, it is capable of resuming this job later.

Image Credit: Artillery
Trend Themes
1. Silent 3D Printing Technology - The growing demand for silent 3D printing technology presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create quieter and more efficient 3D printers.
2. Large Scale 3D Printing - The increasing popularity of large format 3D printing provides an opportunity to develop 3D printers that can accommodate bigger printing sizes.
3. Open 3D Printers - The trend towards open 3D printers presents an opportunity for manufacturers to create 3D printers that have easily accessible controls and hardware.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can take advantage of the increasing demand for silent 3D printers to cater to a wider market.
2. Manufacturing - Manufacturers can incorporate large scale 3D printing technology to improve productivity and efficiency.
3. Technology - Advancements in open 3D printers offer opportunities for technological innovation to create more intuitive and user-friendly 3D printers.
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