INTRODUCTION

    Even though both SLA (stereolithography) and FDM (fused deposition modelling) 3D printers have been around (at least in prototype form) since the 80's the latter has recently surpassed the former in terms of popularity primarily due to overall material durability. Still, there's no denying that SLA 3D printers offer higher model detail and better accuracy than FDM ones and so depending on the use such models could be the ideal choice, both for consumers and professionals alike. Anycubic is among the leading 3D printer manufacturers in the world and today with me i have one of their latest and most popular SLA 3D printers, the Photon Mono M5S.

    As a well-known 3D printer R&D vendor and service provider, Anycubic has established sales, marketing and service system for clients all around the world, providing professional technology solutions and services, including 3D printing system operation services, rental of 3D printers, financing lease, sales promotion services, personal 3D printing consultation and also training services. With its advanced product portfolio and professional service, Anycubic satisfies the 3D printing requirements and improves user experience for its clients.

    At first glance what sets apart the Photon Mono M5S compared to most of its competition is its achievable resolution of 12k (basically translates to 11520x5120 pixels with 19x24nm pixel size and 480:1 contrast), 105mm/hour average printing speed (with high speed resin), auto-bed leveling (via sensors and springs), 10.1" monochrome exposure screen (medium to large size) and its 4.3" touch display. The Photon Mono M5S also features a laser engraved metal build plate, sensors for both resin amount status and print status detection, large removable resin vat (850ml), USB 2.0 port and WiFi 2.4G connectivity. This is actually my very first time using an SLA 3D printer so let's see what you can expect from it in terms of print quality and of course speed (among other things).