NadinMacht Maker Wiki
An independent wiki for 3D printing, laser engraving, UV printing and the makerspace. Specs come from the manufacturers, opinions from our own hands-on experience. No manufacturer can buy a rating. Prices are those in the manufacturers' EU shops, including VAT.
Guides and know-how
Glossary3D printing
FDM basics, filaments, settings, troubleshooting, resin printing and 3D scanning.
Laser
Laser types, materials, settings, safety, software and troubleshooting.
UV printing
How UV printing works, inks and primers, materials, print files and costing.
Makerspace
Heat presses, cutting plotters, sublimation and DTF printing.
3D printers (51)Laser engravers and cutters (74)UV printers (9)Resin printers (13)3D scanners (24)Makerspace devices (17)Special devices (1)
3D printers
Anycubic Kobra 3
Beginners who want an affordable entry into multi-colour printing with filament drying
AnycubicAnycubic Kobra 3 V2
Beginners who want to upgrade to multi-colour printing later
AnycubicAnycubic Kobra 4
Beginners looking for an open printer with an optional multi-colour upgrade
AnycubicAnycubic Kobra S1
For the price-conscious who want to print enclosed and add multi-colour printing later
AnycubicAnycubic Kobra S1 Max
Users who want to print large-format parts from engineering filaments in a heated chamber
AnycubicAnycubic Kobra X
Beginners who want to print in multiple colours from the start
Bambu LabBambu Lab A1
Beginners and hobby makers who want good results quickly and, if needed, multi-colour printing
Bambu LabBambu Lab A1 mini
Beginners, children's rooms and craft rooms with little space
Bambu LabBambu Lab A2L
Users who print large parts from PLA or PETG and optionally want to work in multiple colours
Bambu LabBambu Lab H2C
Users who often print in multiple colours or with several materials and want to reduce purge waste
Bambu LabBambu Lab H2D
Small businesses and heavy users who print engineering materials and material combinations
Bambu LabBambu Lab H2S
Users who want to print large single parts from engineering filaments such as PA, PC or PPS
Bambu LabBambu Lab P1S
Anyone who wants a proven enclosed printer at a lower price
Bambu LabBambu Lab P2S
Ambitious hobby makers and small businesses who print a lot and in a wide variety of ways
Bambu LabBambu Lab X2D
Users who want to combine two materials, such as model and soluble support material, in a compact enclosure
CrealityCreality Ender-3 V3 KE
Beginners on a small budget who want to use Wi-Fi printing
CrealityCreality Ender-3 V3 SE
Beginners on a small budget who want to just try it out
CrealityCreality Ender-3 V4
Beginners looking for a compact bed slinger with the option of multi-colour printing
CrealityCreality K1 Max
Users looking for a large, enclosed printer for engineering filaments
CrealityCreality K1C
For the price-conscious who want a compact enclosed printer for PLA, PETG and CF filaments
CrealityCreality K2
Users looking for an enclosed printer for PLA, PETG and occasional ABS with optional multi-colour printing
CrealityCreality K2 Plus
Users who want to print large parts from engineering filaments such as PA-CF or PPA-CF
CrealityCreality K2 Pro
Anyone who wants a large build volume, chamber heating and multi-colour printing in one device
CrealityCreality K2 SE
Beginners looking for a fast CoreXY printer for PLA and PETG with the option of multi-colour printing
CrealityCreality SparkX i7
Beginners looking for a quiet bed slinger with camera and the option of 4 colours
ElegooElegoo Centauri 2
Users who mainly print PLA, PETG and TPU and can do without an enclosure and camera
ElegooElegoo Centauri Carbon
For the price-conscious who also want to print ABS, ASA or carbon filaments
ElegooElegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Users who want to print ABS, ASA or fibre-reinforced filaments in addition to PLA and PETG
ElegooElegoo Neptune 4 Max
Users who print very large single parts in one piece
ElegooElegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Users who print larger parts from PLA or PETG
ElegooElegoo Neptune 4 Pro
Beginners on a small budget who print PLA and PETG
FlashforgeFlashforge AD5X
Beginners who want to print in multiple colours in PLA or PETG and have little space
FlashforgeFlashforge Adventurer 5M
Beginners who want to print PLA and PETG without much assembly
FlashforgeFlashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
Beginners who also want to print ABS and ASA indoors
FlashforgeFlashforge Creator 5
Users who regularly print in multiple colours and want to avoid purge waste
FlashforgeFlashforge Creator 5 Pro
Users who want to print in multiple colours without purge waste and also process engineering filaments such as ABS, ASA, PC or fibre-reinforced PA
PrusaPrusa CORE One L+
Anyone who wants to print large parts in engineering filaments
PrusaPrusa CORE One+
Anyone who values repairability, openness and European support
PrusaPrusa MINI+
Beginners with little space who value Prusa support
PrusaPrusa MK4S
Tinkerers who want an open, easily repairable printer, also as a kit
PrusaPrusa Pro HT90
Industry and development that need parts made from high-temperature plastics
PrusaPrusa XL+
Small businesses and professionals who print large or multi-colour parts without material loss
Qidi TechQidi Max4
Large parts from engineering and fibre-reinforced materials
Qidi TechQidi Plus4
Anyone who prints a lot of ABS, ASA, nylon or PC and needs a heated chamber
Qidi TechQidi Plus5
Users who print engineering filaments such as PA, PC or fibre-reinforced materials
Qidi TechQidi Q2
Users who want to print engineering filaments in a heated chamber and use Klipper firmware
SnapmakerSnapmaker U1
Anyone who prints a lot in multiple colours and wants to avoid waste
SovolSovol SV06 ACE
Beginners and tinkerers looking for an open Klipper device with a small build volume
SovolSovol SV06 Plus ACE
Users who want to print large parts on an open Klipper device
SovolSovol SV08
Tinkerers who want to customise a large, open Klipper printer themselves
SovolSovol SV08 Max
Users who need very large prints and have experience with Klipper
Laser engravers and cutters
Acmer GE1
Makers who want to engrave small parts quickly and mark metal and work with Windows or Android.
AcmerAcmer K1 12W
Hobbyists who want to do small engraving jobs at home and have hardly any space.
AcmerAcmer P1 10W
Beginners who mainly engrave and only cut thin material.
AcmerAcmer P1 S Pro 20W
Beginners on a small budget with a well-ventilated workspace.
AcmerAcmer P2 33W
Hobby makers with their own workshop or a way to vent fumes who want a lot of diode power for little money.
AcmerAcmer P3 10W Diode + 2W IR
Beginners who want to engrave wood and leather and also mark metal without buying two devices.
AcmerAcmer P3 48W
Beginners looking for an enclosed diode laser with camera for living spaces who want to spend little.
AcmerAcmer PM 60W MOPA
Businesses and experienced makers who mark a lot of metal and organise the enclosure, fume extraction and laser protection themselves.
AcmerAcmer S1 6W
Beginners who want to try laser engraving on small parts for very little money.
AcmerAcmer S2 20W
Beginners with little space who mainly engrave.
AcmerAcmer S2 Pro 48W
Hobby makers with a workshop who want a lot of diode power on a large area at a low price and accept data gaps.
AcmerAcmer SM 60W MOPA
Small businesses with their own laser workshop who want to mark metal parts in series.
AtomstackAtomstack A24 Pro
For beginners who want a pre-assembled, fast device with an optional enclosure.
AtomstackAtomstack A70 Max
For workshops that cut large sheets and do not want to set up a CO₂ machine.
AtomstackAtomstack P1
For occasional users who want to make small engravings such as key rings at their desk.
AtomstackAtomstack X70 Max
For workshops that make large cuts and want an open device with a touchscreen.
Bambu LabBambu Lab H2D Laser
Makers who want a large multi-material 3D printer anyway and occasionally laser or plot.
Bambu LabBambu Lab R1
Makers and small businesses looking for an enclosed CO₂ laser for wood and acrylic without a dedicated laser room.
CarverallCarverall A1 Pro
Beginners who want to engrave small workpieces such as pendants or signs and optionally mark metal.
CarverallCarverall C1
Users who regularly cut wood and acrylic and need a large work area.
CarverallCarverall G2
Commercial users who want to mark glass, crystal and plastics finely or engrave them internally.
CarverallCarverall G6
Commercial users who want to mark glass, crystal, metal and stamps finely.
CarverallCarverall K15 Pro
Beginners on a small budget who want to engrave wood, leather and paper.
CarverallCarverall K4 Pro
For beginners and children's craft projects who want to engrave small designs on wood, paper or leather and want to spend little.
CarverallCarverall X1 Pro
Hobby users who also want to cut thin wood with an open 20 W diode laser.
CarverallCarverall Xmax
Users who want an enclosed diode laser with a camera for wood and acrylic.
CarverallCarverall Z12
Small businesses and advanced hobbyists who want to engrave metal and cut it thinly.
CarverallCarverall Z15
Hobby users who want to label small metal parts such as key rings or tools.
CarverallCarverall Z3
Mobile users who want to quickly engrave small items via app.
ComMarkerComMarker B4 20W
Personalisers who want to mark metal parts such as jewellery, tags and tools.
CrealityCreality Falcon A1 Pro 20W
For users who want a fast, enclosed machine with a camera and optional metal marking.
CrealityCreality Falcon A1C
For beginners who want to make small engravings such as pendants, coasters or labels at home.
CrealityCreality Falcon2 22W
For beginners with space who want to cut large wood and acrylic parts cheaply.
CrealityCreality Falcon2 Pro 22W
For hobby rooms and flats that need an enclosed device with a large area.
GweikeGweike G1
Beginners on a small budget who want to engrave wood, leather and cardboard and cut thin material.
GweikeGweike G2 20W
Beginners who want to mark metal, jewellery and plastic or engrave them shallowly.
GweikeGweike G2 MAX 50W
Commercial users who do a lot of deep engraving in metal and want a compact machine.
GweikeGweike G2 PRO 30W
Small workshops that regularly engrave metal and need more speed than with the 20 W model.
GweikeGweike G3
Makers who want to engrave both metal and wood and leather with one device and can manage with a small area.
GweikeGweike G3 MOPA
Commercial makers who need colour engraving on metal and diode work on wood in one machine.
GweikeGweike G6 MOPA
Commercial makers who want to engrave metal in colour or mark plastic finely
GweikeGweike G6 Split
Workshops that want to mark and deeply engrave metal and can secure an open workstation.
GweikeGweike G6 Split MOPA
Commercial makers who need colour engraving on metal and want to position the marking head flexibly.
GweikeGweike G7 UV
Businesses that want to mark glass, plastic and sensitive materials finely and without heat marks.
GweikeGweike M3
Metalworking and signmaking businesses that cut and weld sheet metal and need CO₂ work in one machine.
GweikeGweike MCore
Small businesses that want to cut sheet metal and acrylic without setting up an industrial system.
LaserPeckerLaserPecker LP4
Personalisers who want to engrave small parts in wood, leather and metal with a single portable machine.
LaserPeckerLaserPecker LP5
Jewellery and personalisation businesses that work metal and wood with one compact device.
LongerLonger Nano Pro 12W
Makers who want to engrave small parts such as key rings or tags quickly in series.
LongerLonger Ray5 20W
Beginners on a small budget who want to engrave and occasionally cut thin wood.
MonportMonport Reno45 Pro
Hobby makers who want an affordable entry into CO₂ and mainly cut acrylic and wood.
OMTechOMTech F30C 30W
Workshops and shops that label or personalise metal parts.
OMTechOMTech Polar Lite 55W
Makers who are switching from diode to CO₂ and want to cut acrylic and thicker wood.
OrturOrtur H20
For users who want an enclosed machine that can be converted for taller workpieces.
OrturOrtur Laser Master 3 20W
For beginners and advanced users looking for a light open laser with good software integration.
OrturOrtur R2
For beginners who want an enclosed device with camera and app control without a PC.
SculpfunSculpfun A9 Ultra (20 W Faser + 40 W Diode)
For makers who cut wood and also want to engrave deeply into metal without buying two devices.
SculpfunSculpfun iCube Ultra
For beginners with little space who want to engrave small parts and occasionally mark metal.
SculpfunSculpfun S30 Ultra 33W
For users with workshop space who want to cut and engrave large wooden boards.
SculpfunSculpfun SF-A9 40W
For users who want to cut a lot and are looking for a high-power open laser on a medium-sized area.
Thunder LaserThunder Laser Bolt 30W
Small businesses that need fast, precise CO₂ engraving in series.
Thunder LaserThunder Laser Nova 35
Workshops and small-batch manufacturers who cut wood and acrylic in large formats.
WeCreatWeCreat Vision 20W
Beginners and small shops who want an enclosed diode laser with camera for tumblers and wooden items.
WeCreatWeCreat Vision Pro 45W
Small shops that want to cut thicker wood too with an enclosed diode laser.
xToolxTool F1 Ultra
Small business that engraves personalised metal and wood items in series.
xToolxTool F2
Makers and market stalls who want to engrave small metal and wood parts on the go.
xToolxTool F2 Ultra
Commercial users focused on metal engraving and colour marking on stainless steel.
xToolxTool F2 Ultra UV
Businesses focused on glass, crystal and plastic engraving.
xToolxTool M2
Hobbyists and beginners who want to combine laser engraving with colour printing on paper, wood and fabric.
xToolxTool P2S
Makers and small businesses who regularly cut acrylic and thicker wood.
xToolxTool P3
Workshops and businesses with large-format CO₂ jobs.
xToolxTool S1 20W
Beginners and hobby makers looking for an enclosed diode laser for wood and leather who want to spend less than on the 40 W version.
xToolxTool S1 40W
Makers and small businesses who mainly cut wood and opaque acrylic and want an enclosed diode laser.
xToolxTool X1
Small businesses and ambitious makers who cut and engrave with CO₂ and want to add glass and metal later without buying a second device.
UV printers
Epson SureColor SC-V1000
Businesses that prioritise manufacturer service and predictable maintenance
eufyMakeeufyMake E1
Hobby and entry into small business with changing one-offs
LongerLonger ePrint
Small business that wants speed and an open choice of ink
ProcoloredProcolored V11
A3 printing of flat promotional items without varnish effects
ProcoloredProcolored V11 Pro
Small businesses with regular A3 production and varnish effects
ProcoloredProcolored V4
Small flat parts such as key rings, cards and name tags
ProcoloredProcolored V6 Panda
Small business with phone cases, mugs and small promotional items
ProcoloredProcolored VF13 Pro Panda
Series production of UV DTF stickers for cups, bottles and packaging
xToolxTool O1 Omni
Hobby and small businesses who also want to print textiles in addition to objects
Resin printers
Anycubic Photon Mono 4
Beginners who print miniatures and small parts and want to spend little
AnycubicAnycubic Photon Mono M7 Max
Users who need large parts or many parts per print and place little value on the finest detail
AnycubicAnycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro
Hobbyists and small businesses that print a lot and want to automate resin handling
AnycubicAnycubic Photon P1
Users looking for robust mechanics and automation in the mid-range
AnycubicAnycubic Photon P1 Max
Users who print large models or many parts in one job and want the P1's features in a larger format
CrealityCreality HALOT-MAGE S 14K
Hobby users who want to print larger models and need a network connection
ElegooElegoo Jupiter 2
Small businesses and ambitious hobby users who print large parts at high resolution
ElegooElegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Hobbyists and miniature printers who want high resolution and convenience features
FormlabsFormlabs Form 4
Businesses and professionals who need reliable, repeatable results with technical materials
FormlabsFormlabs Form 4L
Businesses that print large parts or large batches in one run
PhrozenPhrozen Sonic Mighty 16K
Users who want to print fine details with a heated chamber and network connection
PhrozenPhrozen Sonic Mighty Revo 16K MAX
Small business that prints large parts or technical, viscous resins
PhrozenPhrozen Sonic Mini 8K S
Hobby users who print small, highly detailed parts and work with external slicers
3D scanners
3DMakerpro Fox
Beginners on a small budget who want to scan medium-sized objects such as components, shoes or body parts without colour
3DMakerpro3DMakerpro Seal
Makers who want to digitise small, highly detailed parts such as jewellery, miniatures or spare parts precisely
CrealityCreality CR-Scan Ferret Pro
Beginners who want to scan people and medium-sized objects in colour on a budget, also wirelessly with a smartphone
CrealityCreality CR-Scan Ferret SE
Beginners on a small budget who want to make coarser scans of people and medium-sized objects on a PC
CrealityCreality CR-Scan Otter
Makers who want to scan everything from small figures to large objects on a PC with an infrared scanner
CrealityCreality CR-Scan Raptor
Makers who need precise laser scans of small technical parts and work with markers on a PC
CrealityCreality CR-Scan Raptor Pro
Makers who want to capture precise laser scans of technical parts and also larger objects via infrared on a PC
CrealityCreality Otter Lite
Makers who want to scan a wide range from small figures to people and car parts and optionally work wirelessly
CrealityCreality PIKA
Makers looking for a compact scanner with laser and infrared mode who also want to scan on the go without a laptop
CrealityCreality Sermoon P1
Makers and small businesses who want to scan technical parts, vehicle parts or people on site without a laptop and process them directly on the device
CrealityCreality Sermoon P1S
Makers and small businesses who want to scan technical parts, vehicle parts or people on site without a laptop and process them directly on the device
CrealityCreality Sermoon S1
Makers and small businesses who want to scan everything from small parts to vehicle parts to people with one device on a PC
CrealityCreality Sermoon X1
Small businesses and workshops that want to handle inspection tasks and reverse engineering on small to large parts with high volumetric accuracy, also wirelessly
EinstarEinstar 2
Makers who want to scan small parts with the laser and large objects or people with infrared using one wireless device and who have a powerful PC
EinstarEinstar Rockit
Makers who want to scan both small parts by laser and large objects by infrared with a compact, wireless device and have a powerful PC
EinstarEinstar VEGA
Users who want to scan on the move without a laptop, for example people, furniture or vehicle parts on site, and have a higher budget for it
RevopointRevopoint INSPIRE 2
Beginners and hobby makers who want to scan small to medium-sized objects for 3D printing at low cost
RevopointRevopoint MetroX
Makers who want an affordable entry into precise blue-light laser scanning of small to medium parts on a PC
RevopointRevopoint MetroX Pro
Makers and engineers who want to capture mechanical parts as accurately as possible for reverse engineering
RevopointRevopoint MetroY
Makers who want to capture precise laser scans of mechanical parts wirelessly with markers and can do without colour and a turntable
RevopointRevopoint MetroY Pro
Makers who want to scan small to medium-sized parts precisely, by hand or automatically on the turntable, and work wirelessly
RevopointRevopoint MetroY Ultra
Makers and small businesses who want to scan small to medium-sized parts very accurately and wirelessly and optionally measure them
RevopointRevopoint MIRACO Plus
Users who want to scan on the move without a PC and also capture large objects such as vehicle parts
RevopointRevopoint POP 4
Makers who want a versatile device for components, people and outdoor shots and have a powerful PC
Makerspace devices
Brother ScanNCut SDX2250D
For sewists and quilters who want to cut fabrics and appliqués and scan designs directly.
BrotherBrother SP1
For hobby users in the Brother ecosystem (ScanNCut, Artspira) who print sublimation transfers up to Legal size.
CricutCricut AutoPress 2
For small runs of textiles with flex film, DTF or sublimation where even pressure without effort matters.
CricutCricut EasyPress SE 12 x 10
For beginners who occasionally decorate textiles with flex film or Infusible Ink.
CricutCricut Explore 5
For beginners who mainly cut paper, card, vinyl and iron-on film in 30 cm width.
CricutCricut Joy Xtra
For small projects such as cards, stickers and decals in limited space.
CricutCricut Maker 5
For hobbyists and small businesses who also want to cut fabric, leather and thin wood in addition to paper and vinyl.
CricutCricut Mug Press
For beginners who want to design mugs with Infusible Ink or sublimation without setting parameters.
EpsonEpson SureColor SC-F100
For beginners and small businesses who print A4 sublimation transfers under Windows.
HTVRONTHTVRONT Auto Heat Press 2
For small textile runs with HTV, DTF or sublimation on a limited budget.
ProcoloredProcolored F8 Panda
For getting started with DTF with small designs up to A4 width in a limited space.
ProcoloredProcolored K13 Lite
For beginners in small DTF businesses who want A3 roll printing and handle powder and curing separately.
SawgrassSawgrass SG1000
For businesses that print larger sublimation designs up to A3+, for example for shirts or cushions.
SawgrassSawgrass SG500
For small businesses that want A4 sublimation with manufacturer-side colour management on Windows or Mac.
SilhouetteSilhouette Cameo 5α
For plotter users who want long vinyl and film cuts without a mat and desktop software without cloud requirement.
xToolxTool Apparel Printer Plus
For small businesses that regularly print DTF transfers and want a closed workflow without RIP setup.
xToolxTool WonderPress
For makers who want to cover textile press, 3D sublimation and vacuum forming with one base unit.