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Maker 3D printer

Term · Additive manufacturing and 3D printing · MLC-T-ADM-000214

A class of 3D printer, typically a fused deposition modeling machine, designed for hobbyists, educators, and individual creators rather than industrial production. These printers are characterized by their lower cost, open-source hardware or software, and an emphasis on user modification and community support. Many are sold as self-assembly kits, with prices for entry-level models falling below one thousand US dollars.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-ADM-000214
FieldAdditive manufacturing and 3D printing
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000214",
  "term": "Maker 3D printer",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "A class of 3D printer, typically a fused deposition modeling machine, designed for hobbyists, educators, and individual creators rather than industrial production. These printers are characterized by their lower cost, open-source hardware or software, and an emphasis on user modification and community support. Many are sold as self-assembly kits, with prices for entry-level models falling below one thousand US dollars.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/maker-3d-printer/"
}

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