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title: M3/M3 Max Printer
slug: hardware/m3-m3-max-printer
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createdAt: 2024-06-10T21:13:10.039Z
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# Overview 

The **M3 / M3 Max printer **is a sophisticated tool for product designers, engineers, and manufacturers who need to produce quality parts consistently.

## Feature Improvements

Compared to M1 and M2 Printers

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**M3 / M3 Max Cassette**

Next-gen oxygen permeable optics (cassette window)
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**IR-Based Resin Heating**

Prints RPU 130, and possible future materials that require heating, without additional hardware
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**Force Feedback**

Printer adapts in real-time to respond to suction forces and resin flow
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**Self Installation & Relocation** **and Self-Serviceability**
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**Light Bar **

And auditory feedback for printer status
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**Touchscreen**

More interactions available on the touchscreen and a more ergonomic location at eye level, avoiding resin drips on the screen
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## Benefits

Compared to M1 and M2 Printers

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**Broader Design Space**

Parts that M1/M2 printers may not have printed successfully may be printed on an M3 / M3 Max

- Greater impact for EPUs
- Example geometries improved:
  - Unsupported overhangs
  - Tall / high "aspect ratio" parts
  - Beveled edges on platform
  - Low adhesion parts (including some unvented cavities)
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**Accuracy**
*Accuracy will vary depending on geometry and material.*

- Less cross-build variability
- Less variation in general accuracy
- Less variation in production repeatability
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**More Consistent Surface Finish**

- Less variance in the finish equates to a smoother feel and more consistent finish
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## Resin Compatibility

All resins currently available for use with Carbon printers are validated for use in the M3 / M3 Max printer.

## Introduction Video

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