iDESIGN 3D Printing & 3D Scanner - Additive Manufacturing Buying Guide:

Serious about additive manufacturing? So is iDESIGN!!  We carry the leading desktop 3D Printers and Scanners to get a small business started with prototyping and reverse engineering.  These solutions work great for schools to give students an understanding of the possibilities in manufacturing today and in the future.  iDESIGN represents Afinia, Dremel and MakerBot in this market.  We trust these vendors to deliver quality products with superior warranty and customer service.  Most importantly, these companies are in North America, which helps reduce downtime in the event of any issues.   Connect with us to help get started or to upgrade your production lab. Our reps have the experience you can trust.

Phone: 1-877-730-4770

Fax: 1-855-713-5811

Email sales: sales@idesignsol.com

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Afinia H+1 3D Printer

Quality 3D Printed models from a proven 3D Printer for the classroom, inventor or hobbyist. Prints 10" x 8" x 8" models in ABS, PLA or TPU. Looking for a smaller desktop unit, then the Afinia H400+ is an excellent option. 

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Afinia H400+

Afinia H400+ 3D printer is the ultimate in affordability, reliability, and simplicity. It’s perfect for educators, hobbyists, and engineers who want to start 3D printing out-of-the-box and hassle free.  Print size is 4.8" x 4.8" x 4.8".


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MakerBot Sketch

This new product from MakerBot includes two (2) 3D printers plus Curriculum and MakerBot Cloud print manager for remote management of print and print queues. If you're using TynkerCAD for design, there is an option to print directly to Sketch from within the software.

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MakerBot Method

The Method line of 3D Printers brings professional 3D printing capabilities to the desktop.  With options for heated chamber of 60 & 100 degree Celsius and multiple print heads for ABS and soluble material makes this a great option for complex 3D prints.  There is also a carbon fiber edition for 3 dimensional strength and accurate parts. Email sales@idesignsol.com for MakerBot Method information and pricing.

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MakerBot Method Carbon Fiber Edition

The Method line of 3D Printers brings professional 3D printing capabilities to the desktop.  With options for heated chamber of 60 & 100 degree Celsius and multiple print heads for ABS and soluble material makes this a great option for complex 3D prints.  There is also a carbon fiber edition for 3 dimensional strength and accurate parts.  Carbon fiber reinforced nylon is optimized for high strength, stiffness, and heat resistance making it ideal for structural applications and metal replacements.  Email sales@idesignsol.com for MakerBot Method Carbon Fiber Edition information and pricing.

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MakerBot Method X

The Method line of 3D Printers brings professional 3D printing capabilities to the desktop.  With options for heated chamber of 60 & 100 degree Celsius and multiple print heads for ABS and soluble material makes this a great option for complex 3D prints.  There is also a carbon fiber edition for 3 dimensional strength and accurate parts.  Carbon fiber reinforced nylon is optimized for high strength, stiffness, and heat resistance making it ideal for structural applications and metal replacements.  Email sales@idesignsol.com for MakerBot Method information and pricing.

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Dremel 3D40 3D Printer

The 3D40 comes fully assembled from the factory and includes everything you need to go from unboxing to your first print in 10 minutes. Ask us about the EDU version.

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Dremel 3D45 3D Printer - Education Version

There is an education pack is packed with add-ons also.  This 3D printer is backed by Robert Bosch Co. so you know the support and quality is trusted. 

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EINScan-SE

Take your design and additive manufacturing studies further with a quality 3D Scanner.  It was only a few years ago that these were out of reach in terms of cost. Today, we have entry level units (the SE) and more....

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EINScan SP

Take your design and additive manufacturing studies further with a quality 3D Scanner.  It was only a few years ago that these were out of reach in terms of cost. Today, we have entry level units (the SE) and more....

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EinScan PRO HD

The EinScan Pro HD inherited the multi-functional and modular design of the EinScan Pro series handheld 3D scanner. The 3D scanner delivers unparalleled performance in capturing high resolution and accuracy by handheld scanning. Exceptional versatility and powerful optimizations come together for the ultimate high-efficiency and professional-grade 3D scanning experience. It is a reliable assistant for designers and engineers who care about high quality 3D modeling.

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EinScan PRO 2X

Use for high-quality reverse engineering, scanning industrial parts, sculptures, human bodies, and more.  Triangulation and structured light projection ensure high accuracy. Bundled with Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition CAD software, a design tool from SIEMENS PLM Software, allows reverse engineering and design from scan data with the ability to export to Solidworks or other CAD programs.

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EinScan PRO 2X Plus

This multi-functional 3D scanner can be used in handheld modes, or with a tripod and turntable for automatic scanning. Using safe, white light LED scanning, the EinScan-Pro 2X rapidly captures and delivers watertight 3D data of real objects for 3D printing, or non-watertight data for reverse engineering applications. With its ergonomic design, and weighing only 2.5 lbs (1.13 kg), the multi-functional 3D scanner is portable and fit for any duration of handheld scan. An optional external camera is also offered to enable full-color 3D scanning. Bundled with Solid Edge SHINING 3D Edition CAD software, a design tool from SIEMENS PLM Software, allows reverse engineering and design from scan data with the ability to export to Solidworks or other CAD programs.

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