The Dremel DigiLab 3D45-EDU is a flagship Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) 3D printer specifically bundled for educational and professional use, focusing on safety, reliability, and multi-material capability. It is essentially the Dremel 3D45 model with a robust package of educational resources and additional supplies.
Visit the Dremel DigiLab 3D45-EDU, a reliable 3D printer for classrooms and makers, offering precision, safety, and easy-to-use features.
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The Award Winning Dremel DigiLab 3D45 3D Printer
This flagship printer is Dremel’s 3rd generation and is engineered for anyone from a first-time user to an advanced professional to operate. Backed by Dremel’s lifetime support and a one-year warranty, the 3D45 is incredibly reliable, quiet, and built for everyday usage. With easy-to-use features, a quick start guide, and everything you need in the box, you can go from unboxing to printing in minutes.
Core Features and Design
The Dremel 3D45 boasts a collection of features engineered for consistency and ease of use, which are paramount in an educational environment.
Engineered for Reliability
- All-Metal Direct Drive Extruder: This design is highly clog-resistant and capable of reaching temperatures up to 280∘C, accommodating a wider range of advanced materials than many competitors.
- Semi-Automated Leveling: While not fully automated, the system uses smart sensors and an intuitive 4.5′′ color IPS touchscreen guide to walk the user through a precise, manageable two-point or nine-point calibration, virtually eliminating first-layer failures.
- Heated Build Plate: The tempered glass build plate heats up to 100∘C, enabling the printing of more complex materials like Eco-ABS and Nylon, and dramatically reducing warping.
- Large Build Volume: With a build area of 255×155×170 mm (10×6×6.7 in), it offers ample space for classroom projects and professional prototypes.
Safety and Monitoring
- Fully Enclosed Housing: The printer’s closed frame is a critical safety feature for schools, reducing the risk of accidental contact with hot components and ensuring a consistent internal temperature for improved print quality.
- Active Carbon Filter: A built-in filtration system captures Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and micro-particles, addressing health concerns often associated with melting plastics in an enclosed setting.
- Built-in HD Camera: A 720p camera allows for remote monitoring of prints via the Dremel Print Cloud, a valuable tool for fleet management in a multi-printer lab or for capturing time-lapse videos.
Reliable Printing Starts with the Extruder
Designed for high quality and reliability, this is the engine that powers the 3D45 forward. The direct drive, all metal extruder is clog resistant and delivers smooth 3D prints. This high-powered extruder heats up to 280°C for flexibility indifferent print materials. The Filament Run-out detection resumes printing where you left off when filament runs out. The Built-in automatic Leveling Sensor adds precision leveling for even more reliable printing.
Chromebook and iPad Compatible
Dremel offers both Cloud and downloadable solutions and is compatible with all mobile and desktop devices with an Internet browser. Dremel software allows you to control the size, placement, orientation, resolution, in-fill density, add supports and much more. The 3D45’s dedicated processor and print cloud servers make cloud printing reliable and fast.
Easy to Network and Administer
Equipped with Static IP, Proxy and Dual 1GHz processors, the 3D45 is easy to network and fast. Connect by LAN, Wi-Fi or Cloud. Dedicated cloud software servers ensure high speeds and stability on mobile devices, desktop, chrome books or iPads.
When using 3DPrinterOS Cloud’s software, manage user access, queue prints, view print history and run reports and analytics. Use the built-in camera view to access and select available printers to send a job to. Share access to your printers with remote users in other locations.
High Quality and Resolution
Dremel 3D printers are high-performance printers which can print difficult overhangs (up to 80 degrees). They deliver ultra fine resolution with 50 Micron (1/20th of mm) layers in print thickness. They are manufactured using high quality components, internally tested by Bosch (800 hours) for safety and performance and 3rd party tested by UL.
Print Functional Parts
One of the advantages of using different filament types is the ability to print stronger, more flexible, and more durable parts. Filament such as our ECO-ABS or Nylon can withstand more stress, making them better for functional parts (brackets, gears, etc.) vs. printing in PLA.
Performance and Material Compatibility
The print quality of the 3D45 is consistently rated as very good to excellent, capable of producing layers as fine as 50 microns (0.05 mm). However, its approach to materials is both a key advantage and a notable limitation.
The RFID Advantage (and Limitation)
The printer uses RFID tagging on Dremel’s proprietary filament spools (PLA, PETG, Eco-ABS, Nylon, and TPU). This feature is highly beneficial for beginners:
- Automatic Configuration: The printer instantly recognizes the filament type and automatically sets the correct extruder and build plate temperatures, speeds, and other optimized parameters.
- Material Tracking: It tracks the remaining filament, warning the user if there isn’t enough to complete a queued job.
While this ensures optimal performance and reliability with Dremel’s materials, users opting for third-party filaments (which are fully compatible in terms of 1.75 mm diameter) must manually adjust settings via the Advanced Mode in the printer’s UI or through a dedicated slicer profile. Using non-Dremel filament may also potentially impact the warranty on the extruder assembly if damage occurs.
- Supported Filaments: PLA, PETG, Eco-ABS, Nylon, and TPU.
Top Rated Features
Sensor detects any variation in the print bed and automatically accounts for it for more successful printing.
Connectivity and Software Ecosystem
The 3D45 is built for a modern, networked environment.
- Connectivity: It supports Wi-Fi, Ethernet (LAN), and USB, offering flexibility for any network setup, including Static IP and Proxy configurations common in schools.
- Dremel Print Cloud: This web-based platform is central to the Dremel ecosystem. It allows users to upload, slice, and send print jobs directly to the printer from any device (including Chromebooks and iPads) and monitor their progress remotely.
- Slicer Software: Dremel provides its DigiLab 3D Slicer (based on the open-source Cura platform), which is user-friendly yet powerful. It also supports third-party slicers like Simplify3D and accepts standard G-code formats.
3D45 Technical Specifications
| Hardware | Software | |
| Extruder All Metal-Hot End Direct Drive | Extruder Max Temp C 280° Celsius | Software Options Dremel Digilab 3D Slicer, Dremel Print Cloud, Simplify 3D, Polar3D |
| Build Platform Heated Plate, tempered Glass | Print Bed Max Temp C 100° Celsius | File Type Accepted By Slicer STL, OBJ, 3mf, BMP, .g, .gcode, GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, x3d |
| Build Volume 255x155x170mm (10x6x6.7in) | Weight (shipping) 47.1 lb / 21.5 kg | File Type Accepted by Printer GCODE, G3DREM, .g |
| Layer Resolution 50-340 micron | Weight (3D printer only) 36.3 lb / 16.5 kg | Mac Requirements Mac OS X Version 10.9+ |
| Touchscreen Size 4.5 in (diagonal) Full Color IPS | Connectivity USB, WIFI, Ethernet | Windows Requirements Windows 8, 8.1, 10, 11 |
| Printer Size 645x406x404mm (20.3x16x15.9in) | Material Types PLA, PETG, Nylon, Eco-ABS, TPU | |
| Leveling Semi-Auto Leveling | Internal Storage 8GB | |
| Electrical Input Rating 100-240 V, 47-60 Hz, .85-2.3 amp |
FAQs
What is the print resolution (layer thickness)?
The Dremel 3D45 has a layer resolution range of 50 to 300 microns (0.05mm to 0.3mm).
What kind of extruder does the 3D45 use?
It uses a single, direct drive, all-metal hot end extruder which can heat up to 280∘C and is designed to be clog-resistant.
What filament types are compatible with the Dremel 3D45?
The printer is officially optimized for Dremel PLA, ECO-ABS, Nylon, and PETG filaments. Some versions may also support TPU.
Can I use third-party filaments?
While the printer can run G-code from other slicers, using third-party filaments is generally considered experimental and may void the manufacturer’s warranty. If you use non-Dremel filament, you will need a separate spool holder and may need to manually optimize the print settings.
What software is used for slicing?
Dremel provides the Dremel DigiLab 3D Slicer (desktop, based on Cura) and the Dremel Print Cloud (web-based, based on 3DPrinterOS). It is also compatible with other programs like Simplify3D (sold separately).