01-07-2016: XYZPrinting announced an unprecedented launch of 8 different 3D printers at CES in Las Vegas
The company has unveiled its first industrial-grade 3D printers
On January 7, 2016, XYZPrinting—then the leader in desktop-grade 3D printers—unveiled 8 different 3D printers at CES in Las Vegas. These new machines spanned four different additive manufacturing techniques and covered the full market spectrum, from consumer and prosumer to industrial (at least in theory). It was one of the largest launches in the history of the AM industry in terms of the variety of 3D printers presented.
In 2015, the analytics firm Canalys estimated that Taiwanese XYZPrinting held a 22% share of the global desktop 3D printer market. In less than three years, the company had been crowned the world’s largest supplier of these devices. XYZPrinting’s success was built on tried-and-true strategies: offering the lowest price, attractive designs, and catchy features. The unveiling of new devices at CES was intended to cement its market dominance.
The new releases included:
da Vinci Mini – 30% smaller than the da Vinci Junior, equipped with Wi-Fi and USB, priced at $269.
da Vinci Junior 1.0 3-in-1 – a 3D printer with a built-in 3D scanner and Wi-Fi, plus an optional laser engraver, priced at $549.
da Vinci Junior 2.0 Mix – a 3D printer capable of mixing two filament colors in a single print head, priced at $499.
Nobel 1.0 Advanced (1.0 A) – an upgraded version of its SLA 3D printer, priced at $1,699.
da Vinci 1.0 Pro 3-in-1 – an enhanced Pro variant with a built-in 3D scanner and an optional laser head, priced at $899.
Nobel DLP – XYZPrinting’s first 3D printer based on DLP technology, priced at $1,999.
Finally, two industrial-grade 3D printers aimed at breaking into the industrial sector:
3D JET system – a PolyJet-based 3D printer, scheduled for market release in 2017.
3PP0A – a full-color binder jet 3D printer, essentially a Taiwanese version of Z Corp/3D Systems technology, also slated for 2017.
In subsequent years, XYZPrinting continued introducing new products and remained highly active in the desktop and industrial sectors until the COVID-19 pandemic. Afterward, sales collapsed, and the company struggled to keep up with competitors like Creality, Anycubic, and Prusa Research.
In 2023, the XYZPrinting brand was discontinued, and its SLS 3D printer division was acquired by Nexa3D.
Source: www.digitaltrends.com & www.centrumdruku3d.pl