The CubeX is a personal 3D printer based on Plastic Jet Printing (PJP) methods. It is possible to print vibrant color models of sizes up to 275mm x 265mm x 240mm. It has Plug and Play simplicity and is ready to run out of the box.

The CubeX Prints with ABS and PLA plastics. There are 17 and 18 different colors available respectively. For print materials the CubeX uses a Smart Cartridge System that makes loading and unloading materials extremely easy. The smart cartridge system also keeps the materials untangled and shielded from moisture to preserve lifetime. One cartridge prints 575 cubic centimeters, which is equivalent to approximately 50-70 iPhone cases.

The CubeX can print at a vertical resolution of 125 microns (0,125mm). With additional extruder upgrades the CubeX and print with up to three different colors or materials at the same time. The Maximum Print Volume is dependent on the number of colors used.

CubeX 3D Printer Features:

• Desktop sized with large print area: 230 x 275 x 210mm
• Minimum Layer thickness 0,125mm
• Prints with PLA and ABS Materials:
  • PLA: 18 colors (including 2 glow-in-the-dark materials)
  • ABS: 17 colors (including 2 glow-in-the dark materials)
• Comes with 10 professional grade model files.
• Print Pause feature, for pausing prints and resuming later.
• Brownout Sensor - You can continue printing after a brownout.
• File Support:
  • STL
  • Cubex (native CubeX file format)
• Software:
  • Cubex Software for preparing files for printing.
  • Cubify Invent for creating models.
• Smart Cartridge System:
  • Prints 575 cubic centimeters (50-70 iPhone cases).
  • Improved material formulas for enhanced print output.
  • Improved material lifespan with moisture lock cartridges.
  • Printer tracks material usage and requirements.
  • Smart color recognition to print file requirements.
  • Easier to store and handle – eliminates tangled material and keeps material clean and fresh.
  • Recyclable.
• Support Removal:
  • Printer automatically creates snap-off supports, which can be removed with pliers and cutters or just fingers where appropriate.
  • PLA plastic is soluble in a sodium hydroxide solution used with a heated ultrasonic tank. This method is very useful for highly complicated geometries with support materials.
• Three accuracy modes:
  • Standard Definition (SD): 500 micron (0,500mm)
  • Crisp Definition (CD): 250 micron (0,250mm)
  • High Definition (HD): 125 micron (0,125mm)
• Three Print Modes:
  • Light – creates hollow structures to preserve material.
  • Strong – creates stronger support structures for durability.
  • Solid – creates solid parts for maximum durability.
• Overall Dimensions: 515mm x 515mm x 598mm
• CubeX Weight: 36kg
• Power requirements: 110 – 240V AC
• No maintenance contract required

What's in the Box:

• CubeX 3D Printer
• Starter Material:
  • 1 x White PLA Plastic Cartridge
• 10 professional grade models files (to print)
• Cubify Invent Design Software
• Print Software
• Power Supply & Cord

Print Volume Capabilities

ABS or PLA?

ABS - Properties

ABS is considered to be the second easiest material to work with when using an extrusion based 3D Printer. ABS is an engineering polymeer commonly used to produce car bumpers due to its toughness and strength. The same plastic us used to make LEGO™ blocks. It is a tough material, but safe enough for even kids to handle.

ABS is generally recommended for printing smaller parts 100mm (x) by 100mm (y). Shrinkage and warping can occur on models and this is purely geometry dependent. Depending on the geometry, PLA can be an alternative option for larger print objects.

PLA (Polylactic Acid) - Properties

PLA plastic is excellent for fine details, large bold prints and soluble support structures. With multi-jet printers, it can be used as opposite material when printing with ABS and easly peeled off from the final print. 

PLA is probably the easiest material to work with when using a filament-based 3D Printer. It is a biodegradable thermoplastic that has been derived from renewable resources such as starch and sugar canes. This makes PLA environmentally friendly and very safe to work with.

PLA also has a very sharp glass transition point so if you use a fan to cool it on printing, it will set to solid very quickly. This has the advantage of achieving a greater range of geometries than are possible with other plastics. It also reduces the thermal stress on the printed part - warping becomes less of an issue in larger parts when you print with PLA. It does not require any curing or post-production treatment. Should you wish to, PLA can be sanded and coated with automotive spray filler and it can also be painted over with acrylic paint. PLA prints parts that require break off support material.