Anycubic just announced its latest DLP 3D printer, the Photon Ultra. This high-precision DLP 3D printer features an “Exclusive debut” of the Texas Instruments DLP technology, which brings low maintenance, extremely high-resolution prints, and much lower power consumption to your setup. If you’re constantly printing small and narrow models, DLP printers are a great choice over LCD alternatives, so let’s take a look at what the Photon Ultra brings to the table. Well, thanks to DLP projection here, the Photon Ultra doesn’t have any type of screen to replace and can run for “More than 20,000 hours,” according to Anycubic. Another benefit for Anycubic going with a DLP projection design is that it allows the Photon Ultra to use much less energy while also operating at a much quieter noise level. You’ll find a print speed of around 1.5 seconds per layer, which is faster than the comparable Photon Mono X, which prints at 1.5 to 2 seconds per layer. Anycubic is launching the Photon Ultra DLP 3D Printer on Kickstarter September 15 with a starting price of $399 for the first 100 backers and going up to $499 afterward.

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