Link to Techradar.pro review by Ali Jennings: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/cel-uk-roboxpro

Our Verdict

Dual extrusion, PEI build platform, wireless, scalable these are all desirable 3D printer features and are all part of the formidable RoboxPro. Aimed at the commercial market, this large scale FFF printer balances quality, ease of use and value like no other.

This review included extensive testing and real world use as well as the standardised Autodesk FDM test protocol. The results for each head type are shown below along with a link to the test procedure.

“Feature-packed 3D printing for professionals” – Techradar.pro 2019

Ali writes:

5 Stars

Using an ABS, I printed the 3DBenchy using the three preset quality settings, and in each case, the print produced was excellent, little to fault in the accuracy or flow of the filament in the model.

The printer was created to fulfil the demand from professional users, who liked the features of the RoboxDual but wanted an upscaled version for larger prints.

While the RoboxPro reflects many of the features of the RoboxDual, it’s been fine-tuned for the commercial market and incorporates additions that better enable the machine to integrate with the workplace directly out of the box.

While many of the features will appeal to the home market, the company is aiming this 3D printer at the commercial sector. This is a machine that is designed to be used as a workhorse in any workshop or product design studio.

The RoboxPro is a British made machine, with a large quantity of the parts and manufacture all carried out in the Portishead factory.

While the styling and manufacture of the two machines are quite different, there’s no doubting the cross over between the two models. Quality and innovation are at its heart, with the same programmable filament reels, print heads and software being used.

The RoboxPro is all about scale and has a build area of 210 x 300 x 400mm this compares to the Ultimaker S5 at 330 x 240 x 300mm, a machine that cost over a $1000 more.

When it comes to ease of setup, the RoboxPro is just about as easy as it gets. Unpack, plug in, install the head and feed through the filament and the printer itself is ready to go.

Once everything is powered up, loaded, installed and connected the RoboxPro is ready for its first print, the whole process takes no more than 20 minutes, and that’s taking it at a leisurely pace.

This is where the first part of CEL-UK’s real innovation comes in. The SmartReels that hold the filament contain all the information about the material, so there’s no need to select what materials you’re using through the software before printing. This simple system means anyone can use the printer without needing to know about glass transition points or feed rates.

QuickFill Head

0/30
RoboxPRO QuickFill
0/5
Dimensional Accuracy
0/5
Fine Flow Control
0/5
Fine Negative Features
0/5
Overhangs
0/5
Bridging
0/2.5
XY resonance
0/2.5
Z-axis alignment

DualMaterial Head

0/30
RoboxPRO DualMaterial
0/5
Dimensional Accuracy
0/5
Fine Flow Control
0/5
Fine Negative Features
0/5
Overhangs
0/5
Bridging
0/2.5
XY resonance
0/2.5
Z-axis alignment

AutoDesk print quality test – FDM Assessment Protocol

https://github.com/kickstarter/kickstarter-autodesk-3d/tree/master/FDM-protocol

Sum the results of each section of the test protocol. The highest possible score is 30, indicating a very well-calibrated system. For reference, a Prusa i3 MK3 scores 22.5 and a Makerbot Replicator 2 scores 18.

0/30
RoboxPRO DualMaterial
0/30
RoboxPRO QuickFill

Check out the Techradar review of RoboxDual here >