DELIVERY DATE

Kit will be shipped within 8 – 12 weeks from the order date.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Printer is particularly suited for rapid iterative prototyping and/or small batch production. Since SLS is the only 3D printing technology that prints without supports, you can design your parts without limits. As the main material is PA12 Nylon based powder, the printer is primarily designed for functional parts with higher mechanical, thermal or chemical resistance requirements. But printing of soft TPU based parts or experimenting with other materials with melting point under 200°C is also possible.

Sample parts available to order here.

BUILD

We’ve done everything we can to make building the printer a fun and enjoyable experience that you can enjoy while understanding the basic principles of how the printer works. I expect you to be able to build it in say 4 to 7 days. No worries if you don’t have any previous experience with building 3D printers or any other complex projects. Our interactive assembly manual and operating instructions will help you to overcome any issues with ease.

OPERATION

Once you build the printer, we believe you will forget that it is a DIY product. Our software solution, which is full of wizards and contextual cues, will give you a quick and easy learning curve leading to successful prints.

SUPPORT

• While we believe we have done everything we can, as with anything, problems can arise. Therefore, anyone who builds and operates an Inova printer will have our full support. It doesn’t matter if they build it from our kits or build it entirely on their own.
• Main support media is our Discord server but you can also reach us via email or WhatsUp.

BASIC PARAMETERS

• Common layer thickness: 100µm
• Laser source: 10W blue diode laser, 450nm
• Laser spot size: approx. 350µm
• XY axes control: Galvo scanner
• Z axis control: Nema17 Stepper Motor and Ball Screw
• Build chamber volume: 177x177x200mm (6.3 liters) / 7x7x7.8in (382.2cu in)
• Effective build volume for PA12 Nylon: 150x150x180mm (4.1 liters) / 5.9×5.9×7.1in (247.2cu in)
• Printer dimensions: 665 (width) x 455 (depth) x 932 (height) mm / 18 (width) x 17.91 (depth) x 36.69 (height) in
• Printer weight: approx. 55kg / 121lbs

PRINT SPEED

• Pre-heating time: <45minutes for 230V version, <75minutes for 110V version
• Average scanning speed: 2,800mm/s (at packing density 25%)
• Print speed: approx. 9mm/hour (print height in Z axis) at 25% scanning density at layer height 100µm
• Cooling time: 30-50% of the print time

FIRMWARE & SOFTWARE

• FW and SW: SLS4All Compact integrating – Low level printer firmware (based on the Klipper), Complex printer management and control software, Automated nesting solution, Slicing features optimized for SLS 3D printing
• User interface: 7inch touch screen display for complete control of the printer – from setting the printer up, uploading models, nesting, slicing, printing itself and maintenance monitoring.
• Remote control: complete, via browser
• SLS4All Compact updates: via internet using „one-click“ procedure

SAFETY

• Precise temperature and overheating control on the SW side
• Automatic firmware shutdown in case of any heater or temp sensor failure
• Completely independent hardware watchdog monitoring the key components functionality.
• Visual control of the print: 5MP on-board camera
• Note: SLS is not a print-in-living-room technology. Inova printer should be operated in a well-ventilated room.

CONNECTIVITY

• Wi-Fi
• LAN
• USB

POWER SUPPLY

• Possibility to choose from 110-120V or 220-230V version

PRINT MATERIALS

• Plastic polymer’s powders ONLY. Not for metal powders.
• PA12 Nylon based SLS powders
• TPU based SLS powders
• Whatever you want to try with melting point up to 200°C

OPEN SOURCE APPROACH

• Documentation regarding all mechanical parts and components is available.
• Documentation regarding the proprietary printed circuit boards (GATE1 and ZERO1) is available.
• Binary form of the SLS4All Compact is available.
• Source codes of the SLS4All Compact are published gradually. Most of them are already available.

CUSTOMIZATION POSSIBILITIES

• Even without the source code you have extensive configuration possibilities advanced development features, custom print material settings, print chamber shape modifications, heating settings, stepper and galvo settings, etc.
• Frame construction is designed to be easily upgraded or customized.

PARTS AVAILABILITY

• Key electronics and optical components of the printer are proofed, well reputable and commonly available parts which is easy to buy and replace.

LICENCING

• All published resources are open source but may only be used for non-commercial purposes. This means that you are not allowed to produce and sell Inova printers or its parts. See the full text of the Licese agreement.