I have to say this is probably the biggest innovation we have seen within the SLA 3D printing space yet. Kind of like the mod-T 3D printer, this changes the entire print process. The Hardcotton Elemental 3D Printer uses a pressure control system to lower and raise the resin level as a laser cures the resin to form an object. Instead of moving the build plate, the the resin moves. More details on the Elemental printer can be found here: http://3dprint.com/7852/hardcotton-elemental/

Check out some of the specs:

  • Build Area with dual control chamber configuration: 140mm x 140mm x 200mm
  • Build area with single control chamber configuration: 200mm x 200mm x 200mm
  • Pressure control of layer height
  • Z control accurate to 1 micron
  • XY control resolution up to 24.4 micron
  • Variable output 405nm laser
  • Bluetooth functionality


Below is a picture of the Elemental SLA Printer. Let us know what you think. It will be launching on Kickstarter shortly. Price has yet to be announced.