Upcoming 3D Printer Models Poised to Transform the Industry

Whether you’re a hobbyist or a seasoned professional, the 3D printing market is bursting with new options—from compact desktop units to large‑scale industrial systems. As global manufacturers invest more heavily in additive manufacturing, breakthroughs in technology and materials are emerging faster than ever. In this post, the RP Platform team highlights three upcoming printers that we believe will be game‑changers for the industry.

Rize One

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Rize One has attracted significant press attention thanks to its Augmented Polymer Deposition (APD) technology, which enables true full‑colour printing with no post‑processing. By jetting thermoplastics and functional inks through a single extruder, each layer is colored during build. Supports are then snapped away, leaving a finished part with integrated colour, text, or graphics that are bonded to the material itself. This eliminates the time‑consuming dyeing or painting steps that traditionally follow printing, making Rize One a powerful tool for both rapid prototyping and production parts.

Stratasys H2000 (formerly Infinite Build)

First showcased at IMTS 2016, the H2000 is engineered for limitless scale via a conveyor‑belt build platform and a custom extruder. Designed in partnership with Boeing and Ford, the system has already proven its capability to print large automotive interior components and even a full‑sized canoe in early demonstrations. Expected to ship in November 2017 with a 6‑9 month lead time, the H2000 offers industrial users the ability to fabricate parts of virtually any size while maintaining high precision and repeatability.

Solidscape S500 Wax Printer

Wax printing remains a niche but critical area for high‑fidelity moulds used in metal casting. The S500 delivers exceptional accuracy, achieving layer heights as fine as 0.0006 mm through drop‑on‑demand wax deposition and a rotating blade that smooths each layer. Its primary application is the creation of precise wax positives, which are then converted into casting moulds. Solidscape has also expanded its material portfolio with specialty inks such as Midas, a casting medium tailored for jewellery fabrication.

What’s Next?

These three printers illustrate the trend toward specialized, application‑focused 3D solutions rather than generic “one‑size‑fits‑all” machines. By catering to distinct industry needs—full‑colour functional parts, unlimited build volume, and ultra‑precise wax moulds—manufacturers are accelerating the maturation of additive manufacturing. The continued evolution of such targeted technologies will help dispel lingering misconceptions and cement 3D printing’s place as a mainstream production tool.