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Technology Selector
Find the right 3D technology in 2 minutes
Choosing a 3D printing technology is the first and most important decision in any project - the wrong choice costs thousands of euros and weeks of lost time. FDM, MSLA, SLS, DMLS, PolyJet - each technology solves a very different problem. The Wizard asks 5 questions (goal, budget, material, priority, size) and recommends a specific technology with example printers and materials. 2 minutes from start to recommendation.
Available with the Pro plan (15 EUR per month). The printed book includes 3 months of Pro.
Key features
5 questions, 1 recommendation
Skip wading through 27 different technologies. The Wizard collapses every factor into a single recommendation.
Real coverage of 27 technologies
Includes MEX (FDM/FGF), VAT (SLA/DLP/LCD/CLIP), PBF (SLS/DMLS/SLM/EBM), MJ (PolyJet/NPJ), BJ (Binder Jetting), DED (WAAM/LENS), and LOM.
Budget-aware logic
Over €100,000 → DMLS/SLM. €5,000-€25,000 → SLS/MJF. €1,000-€5,000 → SLA/MSLA. Under €1,000 → FDM. Options outside your budget are filtered out.
Application context
Hobby, prototyping, serial production, dental/medical, jewelry - each case has different logic.
Recommended models and materials
The result includes 3-5 specific printers from leading brands (Bambu, Prusa, Formlabs, EOS, HP) with prices.
How it works
- 1Click and land on step 1.
- 2Step 1: Pick goal - education, hobby, prototyping, serial, dental/medical, jewelry.
- 3Step 2: Pick budget across 5 brackets - under €1,000, €1-5K, €5-25K, €25-100K, over €100K.
- 4Step 3: Pick material - thermoplastics, resins, metals, powders, specialty.
- 5Step 4: Pick priority - speed, accuracy, per-piece cost, repeatability.
- 6Step 5: Pick print size - miniatures, mid-size, large volume.
- 7Get a recommendation: technology + 3-5 printers + materials + sample cost.
Who it's for
First 3D printer
Hobbyist or beginner who doesn't know where to start. The Wizard protects against a €500-€2,000 mistake.
Business expansion
Small shop with FDM considering adding resin or metal. The Wizard cuts through marketing fluff.
Student or teacher
Educational institution with limited budget that wants the broadest technology coverage.
Dental or medical practice
Dentist or orthodontist starting with 3D printing. The Wizard points to the certified printers.
Frequently asked
How accurate is the recommendation?
The Wizard uses the same logic Krasi (K. Georgiev) uses in real consultations with companies - over 8 years of industry experience. Results are 90%+ accurate.
What if I disagree with the recommendation?
You can step back and change an answer. Or message Krasi for a personalized consultation.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes - optimized for mobile. Steps display one at a time.
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