Anycubic didn’t invent resin 3D printing, but it made it affordable enough for hobbyists to take seriously. The Shenzhen-based brand’s Photon series — launched in 2018 — brought MSLA (Masked Stereolithography) printing to a mainstream price point for the first time, opening up an entirely different creative dimension from FDM: ultra-fine detail, smooth surfaces, and the ability to produce miniatures, jewelry, and dental models that FDM simply couldn’t match.
The Anycubic Photon Mono series iterated rapidly on the original design — the Photon M3, M3 Max, and M3 Plus offered escalating build volumes and resolution options. The Photon Mono X 6Ks pushed monochrome LCD resolution to a level that had professional dental and jewellery studios taking notice. Speed improved dramatically through the transition from RGB to monochrome LCD screens, which expose faster and last longer.
Anycubic also expanded strongly into FDM with the Kobra series — a range of auto-leveling printers competing directly with Creality in the beginner to mid-range segment. The Kobra 2 Max, with its large build volume and 500mm/s print speed, showed the brand wasn’t content to stay in its resin lane.
For tabletop gamers printing miniatures, resin beginners, and hobbyists who want the finest detail possible, Anycubic remains the entry point of choice. anycubic.com