Centauri Carbon is the company’s first CoreYX model.
RAPID + TCT is, first and foremost, an additive manufacturing (AM) event. There’s a clear focus on 3D printing at the industrial scale, with six- and seven-figure machines capable of building up parts of a size or to a tolerance that’s far beyond the capabilities of most desktop printers.
Of course, when it comes to additive beginners, starting with a desktop 3D printer makes a lot more sense. That’s why companies like ELEGOO decided to exhibit alongside their industrial cousins at RAPID + TCT. Founded in 2015, the Shenzhen-based company had three new models on display at the show: the Mars 5, the Mars 5 Ultra, and its first CoreXY 3D printer: the Centauri Carbon.
“After extensive testing to ensure it’s 100% ready, we now decided to officially launch our first CoreXY printer,” said Chris Hong, founder and CEO of ELEGOO. “The Centauri Carbon aims to set a new industry standard by being incredibly beginner-friendly and accessible to everyone. It also serves as a workhorse for hobbyists, artists, designers, students, teachers, small businesses, and anyone who loves to create and make things, unleashing their creativity with just a few clicks.”
Among other features, the Centauri Carbon has a fully enclosed build volume, machine vision capabilities and an aluminum die-cast frame. The Mars 5 and Mars 5 Ultra are the successors to ELEGOO’s earlier Mars 3 and Mars 4 series of resin-based 3D printers. The newest machines can print at up to 150mm/h, with the option to calibrate resin exposure time as needed. Prices for the Mars 5 and Mars 5 Ultra start at $179 and $269, respectively.
