CubePro Trio 3D Printer

3D Systems CubePro Trio

The CubePro Trio is a desktop 3D printer with a triple extruder from 3D Systems, designed to print in 3 colors simultaneously or use different materials in the same object.

Key Features

- Triple extruder for multicolor or multi-material printing.
- Build volume: approximately 20 x 23 x 27 cm when using all three extruders.
- Minimum layer resolution: 70 microns.
- Fast mode: up to 300 microns.
- Supported materials: PLA, ABS, and Nylon.
- Max extruder temperature: ~280°C.
- Connectivity: USB and Wi-Fi with color touchscreen.

Strengths

- Ability to print multicolor or multi-material objects in a single piece.
- Precise details down to 70 microns.
- Supports common and robust materials like PLA, ABS, and Nylon.
- Easy to use: preassembled machine, touchscreen, and dedicated software.

Limitations

- Reduced usable volume compared to single or dual extruder versions.
- Uses proprietary filaments/cartridges.
- Possible issues with ABS or fast mode: watch for warping and adhesion.
- Size and weight are considerable (~44 kg), not a small, lightweight desktop printer.

Who Should Use It

- Users who want multicolor or multi-material printing.
- Those printing in PLA, ABS, or Nylon and seeking flexibility for prototypes or functional parts.
- Studios, prototypers, or prosumers who value plug & play convenience and reliability.

Technology: Plastic Jet Printing (PJP)

Print jets: Single, Dual or Triple Jets

Maximum creation size: 10.8 x 10.45 x 9.5”, 275 x 265 x 240mm

Material: PLA plastic, ABS plastic, Nylon

Layer thickness: 75 microns, 200 microns and 350 microns in fast mode

Supports: Fully automated, easy to peel off rafts and supports

Windows: Runs on 32 and 64-bit Operating Systems: Windows® 7 or Windows® 8

Mac® OSX: Runs on Mac® OSX 10.8

Hardware: A PC with these minimum requirements: Processor: Multi-core processor - 2GHz or faster per core, System RAM: 2 GB, Screen Resolution: 1024x768