Testing the new Carbon M3 Max

This month we took possession of the latest 3D Printer from Carbon, the M3 Max. The M3 brings several benefits to our workflow including:
- Self-Installable. The self-installation allowed for a faster start up and flexibility to move the machine around our lab as needed.
- Force feedback and IR-based resin heating. This improves surface finish, speed, and our ability to resolve delicate features.
- Increased build volume. With a platform over twice the area of our M2s, we’ll be able to print larger geometries and consolidate parts while using the same resolution. Build volume 307mm x 163mm x 305mm.
Here we are running a test on some complex complex lattice designs with incredible performance properties. sherpa-design.com/capabilitie...
www.carbon3d.com/products/m3-...

[@FantasticFeatsFailures]

There’s no auto fill for the resin tank on a product that cost $70,000+? Once the patent expires in about 5 years we’ll see some real improvements

[@SamBrownBaudot]

So ... how did the prints look side by side with the previous model?
What other differences did you notice between them?

[@sherpa_design]

The differences were not that noticeable on the UMA 90 part shown in the video. We really started seeing difference when printing other geometries with Carbon's dual-cure resins. There is much smoother first print surface finish and speeds are about 10%-20% faster by default.