HARDWARE REVIEW
Two Trees SK1
AUTHOR PROFILE
Rob Redman
Rob is the Editor of 3D World and also works as a creative director, producing 3D animations and VFX. When not at his desk, he can usually be found painting miniatures. robredman.co.uk
+ PROS
Super fast print speeds
Accurate prints with excellent detail
Very high build quality
- CONS
Wifi dropouts
MATERIAL CHOICES
Not all FDM printers are built equally and not all will print all materials. Being able to reach differing temperatures, up to 300C, allows the SK1 to handle a wider variety of filaments, and it supports more than many, ranging from ABS to PLA. This means a single machine can handle more jobs, whereas some uses require multiple printers.
PRICE £470/$600 | COMPANY Two Trees | WEBSITE twotrees3dofficial.com
Not all that long ago, it appeared that all FDM 3D printers were constructed in a particular way, featuring an extruded framework, no real finish, and looking somewhat DIY industrial. Not the sort of thing that fitted well on a creative’s desk. This style of device still appears but a few manufacturers have begun to develop machines that look as good as the prints they produce.