3D Systems announces two new affordable 3D printers

3D Systems has announced two new affordable 3D printers that are capable of printing in full color. Priced $5,000 to $10,000, the four new printers will offer relatively affordable options for artisans, bakers, businesses, and the advanced hobbyist.

Following up on its release of two new desktop 3D printers, 3D Systems unveiled four more printers today that target consumers with advanced printing skills and artisans with specific creative needs. The printers create objects in white ceramic, full-color plastic, white sugar and full-color sugar. All of the printers are expected to ship in the second half of 2014. Since buying LA-based confectionary 3D printing startup The Sugar Lab last year, 3D Systems has been showing off the pretty sugar cubes and other sweets the firm’s technology was capable of creating. Now, 3D Systems has createdtwo dedicated printers aimed at hobbyists, bakers and general artisans interested in adding some delicate art to their sugar creations.