Testing of the new original Prusa MK4 and original Prusa XL printers at Skoda Auto

May 2023

#Control and Diagnostic Systems #Innovation #3D print

Project's goal

In cooperation with colleagues from Prusa Research a.s. to arrange new generation printers for testing and try out within the community of 3D printers at Škoda Auto a.s.

Results

From 22nd KT, the Original Prusa MK4 and Original Prusa XL printers will be available for testing. Testing will take place across various departments (PSZ, GQF-3, PF1-K, PF1-M, PF2-K, PFK-K, PSI-P, PSW-V, SEB and EGD) at Škoda Auto a.s.

Solution Description

As part of the cooperation between FabLab and colleagues from Prusa Research a.s., the opportunity to test the latest 3D printers (MK4 and XL) free of charge was arranged. These printers will go through various departments of Škoda Auto a.s. where 3D printing is actively used as part of their work for approximately 2-3 weeks.

The Original Prusa XL is a large format CoreXY 3D printer with print dimensions of 360×360×360 mm. The printer can be expanded with an optional tool changer with up to five independent heads.

The original Prusa MK4 consistently offers a perfectly smooth first layer thanks to the Load Cell sensor (no manual tuning required). The next-generation extruder (Nextruder) and 32-bit platform provide specific benefits such as remote printing, fast nozzle changes, and customizable one-click start-up controls.

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