Is the Best Time to Start 3D Printing
Let’s start with the game-changer—the company that disrupted the market and made 3D printers more affordable than ever!
The key innovation that changed everything? Bambu Lab.
Instead of focusing solely on hardware, Bambu Lab invested heavily in software, designing a completely new system from scratch. Their goal? Ease of use and automated error management. The result? A printer that does the hard work for you, making 3D printing more accessible, reliable, and affordable than ever before!
🚀 My personal experience:
I started 3D printing in 2012 and spent over a decade waiting for a machine that was user-friendly enough to teach with.
👉 Nothing existed—until Bambu Lab launched.
I waited for their second and third models to be released (to avoid early-stage issues), and when they launched the Bambu Lab Mini, I was one of the first to get it. Seeing the value and support they provided to the community, I fully committed to teaching 3D printing.
💰 Cost of Getting a 3D Printer
Thanks to Bambu Lab’s innovation, other brands had no choice but to follow.
📌 Now, you can find 3D printers starting at just €20!
Just a few years ago, this was unthinkable—but today, anyone can afford to start 3D printing!
🎓 Cost of Training
Buying a 3D printer is just the beginning. While 3D printing is becoming easier, it’s not 100% automated yet.
📌 You still need to monitor your prints, load filament, clean the machine, and prepare it for the next print.
📌 You’ll need some basic knowledge, but don’t worry—I’ve got you covered!
🎉 All training is 100% FREE on this platform!
There are many resources online, but they’re scattered everywhere. That’s why I created one organized space, where you can find everything in the right order, making learning as easy as possible!
👥 Cost of Community Membership
While all basic knowledge is free, if you want to participate in workshops, competitions, and special projects, you’ll need to become a member of the platform.
📌 Membership fee: €10/month.
📌 What do you get? Check the members section for full details.
🎯 Cost of 1-on-1 Training
📌 As a member, you get 1 hour of free private training per month.
📌 Need extra help? Additional lessons cost €120/hour.
👉 No matter what problem you have, we can solve it together!
📌 The only requirement is that you're a registered member and have completed the free lessons.
⚡ Cost of Operation
To understand how much 3D printing costs, let’s break it down with an example:
📌 Filament (the printer’s “ink”) costs about €28 per kg.
📌 1kg of filament can print around 200 chess pawns (each weighing ~50g).
📌 That means each print costs just a few cents!
✅ 3D printing is incredibly cheap for both toys and functional objects!
🛠️ Cost of Maintenance
📌 The good news? Maintenance costs almost nothing!
All you need to do:
✅ Keep your printer clean.
✅ Cover it when not in use (dust is your biggest enemy!).
✅ Lubricate the moving parts occasionally.
📌 Estimated cost? About €15 per month.
🛠️ When Do You Need to Replace Parts?
🔹 Nozzles need replacing every ~800 hours (€25 per nozzle).
🔹 Regular checkups every 500 hours help keep your printer in top shape.
No worries—if anything breaks, we can fix it in the lab!
🔧 Cost of Repairs & Spare Parts
📌 Unlike paper printers, everything on a 3D printer is replaceable!
📌 Parts cost anywhere from a few euros to €50 max.
📌 Since a full printer costs €260, repairs are always affordable!
🚀 Now Is the Best Time to Start 3D Printing!
As you can see, getting started with 3D printing has never been easier or cheaper.
📌 Prices are at an all-time low—so don’t wait!
👉 Join the community and start printing today! 🚀
