Prusa CORE One - FDM 3D printer or kit

The CORE One from the renowned brand Prusa stands out as a reliable, all-around 3D printing solution with minimal maintenance requirements. Designed with a "made to last" philosophy, this printer is constructed from premium materials, ensuring durability and performance over time. The actively heated enclosed chamber, capable of reaching up to 55 ºC, combined with the CoreXY design, allows for high-speed printing with outstanding precision.

Video 1: Introducing the Prus CORE One printer. Source: Prusa.

Despite its compact desktop footprint, the CORE One boasts a substantial 250×220×270 mm print area, making it ideal for various professional applications, including printer farms. The robust steel exoskeleton frame enhances firmness and stability while allowing for easy disassembly with a simple screwdriver, ensuring convenient maintenance and upgrades.

Video 2: The Prusa CORE One printer is highly durable and modifiable. Source: Prusa.

The CORE One invites users to push the boundaries of creativity and functionality through its open-source software and firmware, allowing for unlimited modification and expansion. Optional accessories further enhance the printer's capabilities, including a USB camera, accelerometer, GPIO hackerboard, advanced air filtration system, and filament drybox. For those already using the MK4/S, many accessories, such as print sheets, nozzles, and hotends, are compatible, making the transition or integration seamless.  

Intuitive plug-and-print design

With its plug-and-print configuration, the CORE One minimizes the time between unboxing and printing. The setup process includes a one-time calibration, followed by straightforward operation via a 3.5″ full-color touchscreen.

Image 1: The 3.5-inch full-color touchscreen make the CORE One printer intuitive in use. Source: Prusa.

Advanced sensors ensure hassle-free operation, including filament sensors, a load cell sensor, power failure recovery, and high-precision thermistors. These features, coupled with an RGB status bar and chamber lighting, make the CORE One a “start and forget” machine, enabling users to focus on their projects without constant monitoring.  

Exceptional material compatibility

The CORE One offers unparalleled versatility in material compatibility, handling everything from standard PLA and PETG to advanced engineering-grade materials such as ASA, PC, and Nylon.

Image 2: The actively heated chamber is perfect for demanding engineering materials. Source: Prusa.

Its actively heated chamber ensures stable temperatures, enabling smooth printing of materials prone to warping. The magnetic heatbed, with a maximum temperature of 120 ºC and removable smooth PEI-coated steel sheets, adds convenience while maintaining precise thermal control.  

Advanced extrusion technology

Thanks to its CoreXY kinematics and robust construction, the CORE One delivers exceptional speed without sacrificing print quality. Users are free to experiment with any filament type, supported by factory-tuned profiles for over 200 materials. Key features such as high-flow nozzles, 0.9° X and Y stepper motors, and Input Shaper technology ensure precision and consistency even at high speeds, enabling faster project completion with professional results.  

Video 3: The advanced Nextruder extruder guarantees speed without sacrificing quality. Source: Prusa.

The CORE One is equipped with the Nextruder direct drive extruder, featuring a 10:1 planetary gearbox for precise filament control. Its aluminum heatsink, all-metal hotend, and high-flow brass nozzle (0.4 mm) provide superior performance for complex designs. Enhanced 360° cooling ensures optimal performance for challenging geometries, such as 75° overhangs, while the quick-swap nozzle design simplifies maintenance and customization.  

Multi-material printing with MMU3

For users seeking to expand their creative possibilities, the CORE One is fully compatible with the MMU3 multi-material upgrade. This add-on enables the use of up to five filaments simultaneously, allowing for intricate, multi-colored designs.

Image 3: A heart model printed on the CORE One printer with the MMU3 system. Source: Prusa.

The innovative retraction system and compact wipe tower work together to minimize waste during printing, making filament changes smoother and more efficient. This design not only streamlines the process but also promotes sustainability by reducing material usage and waste.

Seamless workflow integration

The CORE One integrates effortlessly into professional and hobbyist workflows, providing access to Prusa’s extensive ecosystem. This includes the Printables model library, the PrusaSlicer software, remote management through Prusa Connect, and the Prusa mobile app.

Image 4: The Prusa mobile app and the Prusa Connect management platform. Source: Prusa.

Network connectivity via LAN and a detachable Wi-Fi module ensures secure and flexible operation, while offline configuration and slicing options make it suitable for high-security environments.  

Long-term investment

When investing in the Prusa CORE One, users gain access to a platform designed for longevity and adaptability. Known for their durability and exceptional reliability, Prusa printers offer extensive post-launch support, including firmware and hardware updates that extend the printer's lifespan.

Image 5: The Prusa CORE One printer is a great investment for many applications. Source: Prusa.

Suitable for applications ranging from education and workshops to professional manufacturing, the CORE One embodies Prusa’s commitment to innovation and quality, making it a valuable addition to any 3D printing setup.