| Mission | “For Freedom to Make” / Making 3D printing affordable and accessible | [2]

Anycubic was established in 2015 by Lu Ouyang and his team after several years of manufacturing electronic components and accessories for DIY 3D printers. Rather than continuing as a supplier, the founders decided to design complete printers that were easier to use and more affordable.

The company’s first products focused on FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printers. It later expanded into LCD resin printing, a move that significantly increased its global reputation.

One of the company’s biggest milestones came in 2018 with the launch of the Anycubic Photon, one of the first affordable consumer LCD resin printers. The Photon helped popularize resin printing among hobbyists worldwide by offering professional-quality detail at a fraction of previous costs. [1]

Anycubic’s slogan is:

“For Freedom to Make.”

The company believes that advanced manufacturing should not be limited to professionals or large industries. Instead, anyone should be able to transform digital ideas into physical objects using affordable desktop machines.

Its products emphasize:

• Ease of use

• Affordable pricing

• Reliable printing

• Continuous innovation

• Beginner-friendly design [2]

1. FDM 3D Printers

These printers melt plastic filament layer by layer.

Popular series include:

• Kobra Series

• Kobra 2 Series

• Kobra 3 Series

• Kobra S1

• Chiron

• Predator

• i3 Mega

These printers are used for:

• Functional prototypes

• Household items

• Mechanical parts

• Educational projects

• Cosplay

• Engineering models

2. Resin (LCD/MSLA) 3D Printers

Resin printers use UV light to cure liquid resin into highly detailed objects.

Popular product families include:

• Photon

• Photon Mono

• Photon Mono X

• Photon M3

• Photon M5

• Photon Mono M7

Applications include:

• Miniatures

• Jewelry

• Dental models

• Tabletop gaming

• Figurines

• Highly detailed prototypes

3. Materials

Anycubic manufactures its own printing materials, including:

Filaments

• PLA

• PLA+

• PETG

• ABS

• TPU

• Silk PLA

• Matte PLA

Resins

• Standard Resin

• ABS-like Resin

• Tough Resin

• High Speed Resin

• Water Washable Resin

• Plant-based Resin

• Flexible Resin [2]

Anycubic also offers:

• Wash & Cure stations

• Air purification systems

• Replacement LCD screens

• Build plates

• Nozzles

• Extruders

• Hotends

• Spare parts

• Printing tools

Beyond hardware, Anycubic supports users with:

• Printer firmware

• Slicing software

• Mobile applications

• Cloud services (for selected models)

• User documentation

• Community model platform (“Makeronline”) [2]

2015

Company founded in Shenzhen.

2016

Released early FDM printers including the Kossel and Mega series.

2017

Released the i3 Mega, which became one of the company’s best-selling printers.

2018

Launched the Photon LCD printer, helping make resin printing affordable for consumers.

2019

Expanded internationally with stronger global sales and support.

2020

Released the Photon Mono series, introducing faster monochrome LCD printing.

2021

Introduced the Photon Ultra, marketed as the world’s first consumer-grade DLP 3D printer.

2022

Released the Kobra series with automatic bed leveling.

2023

Released the Kobra 2 and Photon Mono M5 series, emphasizing speed and precision.

2024

Introduced the Kobra 3 Combo and Photon Mono M7 series, adding intelligent multicolor printing and improved resin performance. [1]

FDM Printing

Features commonly found in modern Anycubic FDM printers:

• Automatic bed leveling

• Direct-drive extruders

• High-speed printing

• Quiet stepper drivers

• Touchscreen interfaces

• Resume-after-power-loss

• Filament runout detection

Resin Printing

Recent resin printers include technologies such as:

• Monochrome LCD screens

• COB UV light sources

• LightTurbo illumination

• High-resolution displays

• Temperature-controlled resin systems (selected models)

• Automatic resin management (selected models) [3]

Anycubic serves a wide range of users, including:

• Hobbyists

• Makers

• Students

• Schools

• Universities

• Engineers

• Product designers

• Small businesses

• Artists

• Cosplayers

• Dental laboratories

• Jewelry designers

Anycubic sells products in more than 200 countries and regions through:

• Official online stores

• Regional distributors

• E-commerce marketplaces

• Authorized resellers

The company also provides localized customer support and after-sales service in many markets. [4]

Anycubic is generally known for:

Strengths

• Good value for money

• Beginner-friendly products

• Strong resin printer lineup

• Large product ecosystem

• Frequent hardware innovation

Common Criticisms

• Customer support quality can vary by region.

• Firmware and software have occasionally required post-launch improvements.

• Entry-level models may require user tuning for optimal performance.

Community feedback often highlights the strong price-to-performance ratio, particularly for the Photon and Kobra series, while also noting the importance of firmware updates and calibration for the best experience. [5]

Anycubic products have received several design and innovation awards, including:

• iF Design Award

• Good Design Award

• China Good Design

• A’ Design Award [6]

FDM

• Kobra

• Kobra 2

• Kobra 3

• Kobra S1

• i3 Mega

• Chiron

• Predator

• Kossel

Resin

• Photon

• Photon Mono

• Photon Mono X

• Photon M3

• Photon M5

• Photon Mono M7

• Photon Ultra

Within a decade, Anycubic has become one of the most recognizable names in consumer 3D printing. The brand played a significant role in bringing both affordable FDM and LCD resin printing to mainstream users, lowering the barrier to entry for hobbyists, educators, and professionals. Its combination of accessible pricing, broad product lineup, and ongoing innovation has helped it build a global community of makers and establish itself as a major player in the desktop 3D printing industry. [1]

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