MakerBot article compares FDM, SLA 3D printers

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With the various types of 3D printers now available, it has become quite confusing to choose the right 3D printer for a particular job. As 3D printers get better and more affordable, the dilemma only increases.

MakerBot has posted an article to its website that discusses choosing between a fused deposition modeling (FDM) and a stereolithography (SLA) printer. It compared these two popular types of desktop 3D printers to help the reader select the most suitable printer for the application at hand.

The article discusses materials, material colors, surface finish, accuracy, part strength, ease of use, and differences in cost.