I have been making 3D prints (Stratis , Z Corp and paper LOM printers) since the late 90’s as part of art related research projects, many art exhibitions and the SIGGRAPH: 2002 Artist-in-residence program in 3D printing http://www.britbunkley.com/index.php?page=sc_displaced .

I bought an Up! printer 2 years ago. It has worked OK, but it seems that of every 3 prints that work, one fails, and then takes an hour or so to re-calibrate the platform, unclog the nozzle, and etc. In addition, the build envelope is too small for most sculptural purposes, so I need to make many small pieces in order to to glue together to make a larger piece. (http://www.britbunkley.com/index.php?page=c913f21252 ). I am imagining that is just the way things are these days with 3D printers?

What printer is recommended for large ABS prints? I am well aware of the warping issues, but since I often make “organic’ models that can be glued with ABS acetone paste, some distortion are OK. I make the work in sections that need to be seamlessly and permanently glued together, and I also I need a permanent material for art gallery sales so PLA will not work.

All of a sudden there are dozens of contenders out there for the 3D printing crowd. An Objet1000 would be perfect, but it is too expensive.

I am now thinking of a Creatr. I hear that many of its initial bugs have been worked out? It has a large build area and it has a sturdy metal structure. Also there is a design available for a plexiglass enclosure for the Creatr that will help contain the surrounding heat for the ABS and lessen the chances of warping. Any suggestions or further remarks on this machine or other similar ones? I have read past posts, and I am wondering if any new progress reports are available.