3D Systems Corp. has unveiled ProJet 1200, a new micro-SLA 3D printer. It prints accurate ready-to-use parts and castable patterns that cost less than one US dollar.

Priced at $4,900, the ProJet 1200 democratizes access to professional-grade 3D printers for independent jewelers, dental labs and product designers. This is a significant step in democratizing access to individualized professional 3D printers for localized, distributed manufacturing. This revolutionary micro-SLA ProJet 1200 delivers unmatched part accuracy and surface smoothness.

With a 43 x 27 x 180mm (1.69 x 1.06 x 7.08 inches) print volume, the Projet 1200 prints 30 micron layers at a 585 dpi resolution resulting in fine feature-details reflecting true-to-CAD accuracy. This printer uses 3DS' new VisiJet FTX Green material - a durable and rigid material that is tailored for plastic prototyping and casting patterns, making it ideal for jewelers, dental labs, and designers of very small detail products such as collectibles and electronic component parts. The all-in-one cartridge enables efficient and safe printing while the integrated curing cell allows the Projet 1200 to deliver ready-to-use parts.

The company is accepting pre-orders for its new ProJet 1200 micro-SLA 3D printer and plans to begin commercial shipments during the first quarter of 2014.