See the best 5 affordable 3D printers of 2013. If you are excited about 3D printing and on a budget, you are in luck; because 3D printers are becoming more affordable every day. Here is a roundup of the best models under $1,000.

1. Top 5 Affordable 3D printers under $1,000
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By Ron Talley, August 2013

2. Portabee $499
Country of Origin - Singapore
Model – Kit (Unassembled)
Ships In – 2 to 3 weeks
Assembly Required – Yes
Printing Material – PLA & ABS
Website - portabee3dprinter.com
The Portabee 3D is very affordable and
portable. The printer is designed so that
it’s easy to construct and deconstruct. The
Portabee has a 5″×5″×5″ print area. The
printer also comes with an included
heatbed; which is not always the case at
this price point.

3. Printrbot $799
Country of Origin - USA
Model – LC (v2)
Ships In – 2 to 3 weeks
Assembly Required – No
Printing Material - PLA
Website - printrbot.com
Printrbot is a company that makes great
affordable 3D printers, and the LC is no
exception. The LC is a very reasonably
price model with some great features. If
your looking for value without sacrificing
too many of the nice extras associated
more expensive printers, this my be the
model for you.

4. Solidoodle $799
Country of Origin - USA
Model – 3rd Generation
Ships In – 2 to 3 weeks
Assembly Required – No
Printing Material – ABS & PLA
Website - http://store.solidoodle.com
Solidoodle is a great company founded
by Sam Cervantes. The Solidoodle 3rd
generation is an affordable 3D printer
constructed with a steel frame
designed by aerospace engineers to
insure durability and a long life. This
Solidoodle has a print area of 8" x 8" x
8“ which is larger than normal at this price
point.

5. Printrbot $499
Country of Origin - USA
Model – Jr. (1.75mm)
Ships In – 2 to 3 weeks
Assembly Required – No
Printing Material - PLA
Website - printrbot.com
Printrbot Jr. has received awards from
trusted sources like Make for being a
quality entry level affordable 3D Printer.
The Printrbot Jr. has a 4″×4″×4″ printing
area and prints at 100mm/sec. This is a
great printer for anyone looking for a great
value.

6. Prusa Mendel $799
Country of Origin – USA
Model – Iteration 2
Ships In – 1 week
Assembly Required – Yes
Printing Material – PLA
Website - nwreprap.com
The Nwreprap Prusa Mendel Iteration 2 is
a high quality RepRap 3D printer that is not
only affordable, but comes with great user
support and guides. The Prusa Mendel
Iteration 2 has a 7" x 7" x 5" print area.
Also, as with any RepRap, you can easily
print another Prusa Mendel for your
friends and family using this machine.

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