{"id":17859,"date":"2023-12-08T15:54:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T15:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=17859"},"modified":"2025-10-15T10:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T08:18:06","slug":"3d-printing-sla-desktop-industrial","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-sla-desktop-industrial\/","title":{"rendered":"SLA 3D Printing: Desktop vs. Industrial"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#h-desktop-3d-printing\">Desktop 3D Printing<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n<li><a href=\"#industrial-3d-printingnbsp\">Industrial 3D Printing&nbsp;<\/a>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n<\/li>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.eu\/en\/sla-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stereolithography (SLA)<\/a> belongs to the VAT polymerisation category of 3D printing that utilizes light-curable thermoset resins to build parts. It is a powerful additive manufacturing technology that produces extremely accurate and high-resolution parts that are capable of being used directly in end-use, low-volume production, or <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.eu\/en\/rapid-prototyping\/\">rapid pro<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.eu\/en\/rapid-prototyping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">t<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.eu\/en\/rapid-prototyping\/\">otyping<\/a>. The main advantage of SLA is its ability to produce smooth finished parts and less wastage of material.<\/p>\n\n\n    <aside class=\"article-content-aside\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/additive-manufacturing-consumer-goods\/\" class=\"aside-image sidebar__aside-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3D-printed-glasses-frame.jpg\" alt=\"3D printed yellow and beige glasses frame\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/additive-manufacturing-consumer-goods\/\" class=\"aside-link\">Additive Manufacturing in Consumer Applications<\/a>    <\/aside>\r\n    \n\n\n<p>Nowadays, the <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/en-eu\/articles\/3d-printing-sla-overview\/\">SLA process<\/a> can be used in various segments and applications for both consumer and industrial 3D printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Stereolithography-3d-printer-creates-small-detail-and-liquid-drips.webp\" alt=\"Stereolithography 3d printer creates small detail and liquid drips\" class=\"wp-image-17860\" style=\"max-width:642px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Stereolithography-3d-printer-creates-small-detail-and-liquid-drips.webp 1000w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Stereolithography-3d-printer-creates-small-detail-and-liquid-drips-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Stereolithography-3d-printer-creates-small-detail-and-liquid-drips-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Stereolithography-3d-printer-creates-small-detail-and-liquid-drips.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-17859\" data-caption=\"Stereolithography 3d printer creates small detail and liquid drips\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Stereolithography-3d-printer-creates-small-detail-and-liquid-drips.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stereolithography 3d printer creates small detail and liquid drips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-desktop-3d-printing\"><strong>Desktop 3D Printing<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Desktop 3D or consumer SLA printing targets hobbyists and small-time manufacturers with small 3D printers. The build size is small and the printer is not very expensive. It lets the consumers or hobbyists experiment with their CAD designs and print prototypes with good detailing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-features\"><strong>Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>The printer&#8217;s price may start with already 300\u20ac. Compared to its counterparts like <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.eu\/en\/fdm-3d-printing\/\">FDM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/xometry.eu\/en\/mjf-3d-printing\/\">MJF<\/a>, which are also mainly used for prototyping, SLA is expensive but offers good detailing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> Consumer 3D printers are designed to produce small parts and small batches. Hence, they are called mini versions of their industrial counterparts. The size of print on average is medium and at 145 X 145 x 175 mm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Materials:<\/strong> Even though the printer is small, its material space extends to resins that are used in making clear, tough, dental, flexible parts also. The most common materials for desktop 3D printing are PC like, ABS like, EPU resins. Many cheap materials are available in the market even for a price of about 15\u20ac per 500 ml.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> The usual resolution of a desktop 3D printer is excellent for the price and the layer thickness is about 25-200 microns. It falters a lot with repeatability.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weight<\/strong>: The weight of a desktop SLA printer weighs less than 10 kg making it very portable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-applications\"><strong>Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Generally, desktop SLA 3D printers are neither powerful nor efficient enough to be used for rapid prototyping in industrial applications. Yet, they are able to produce parts that can be used as dental implants, flexible parts, castable and also tough parts. The resolution of desktop SLA is low compared to industrial and hence requires post-processing and for a complex design, the complete time taken to finish the part can be several hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limitations in terms of build size and time mean that consumer 3D printers are best used in homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-and-lower-jaws-dental-bridge-printed-on-a-Stereolithography-3D-printer.webp\" alt=\"Upper and lower jaws dental bridge printed on a Stereolithography 3D printer\" class=\"wp-image-17872\" style=\"max-width:758px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-and-lower-jaws-dental-bridge-printed-on-a-Stereolithography-3D-printer.webp 1000w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-and-lower-jaws-dental-bridge-printed-on-a-Stereolithography-3D-printer-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-and-lower-jaws-dental-bridge-printed-on-a-Stereolithography-3D-printer-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-and-lower-jaws-dental-bridge-printed-on-a-Stereolithography-3D-printer.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-17859\" data-caption=\"Upper and lower jaws dental bridge printed on a Stereolithography 3D printer\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Upper-and-lower-jaws-dental-bridge-printed-on-a-Stereolithography-3D-printer.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Upper and lower jaws dental bridge printed on a Stereolithography 3D printer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"limitations\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Less build volume:<\/strong> The build volume of desktop 3D printers rarely exceeds 150 x 150 x 150 mm. This limits the printer\u2019s applications to small-scale objects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low repeatability:<\/strong> Desktop 3D printers usually print at high definition and are almost similar to industrial printers but they cannot achieve the same definition on repeated use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Less selection of materials:<\/strong> Consumer 3D printers can use only a handful of resin materials for printing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slow printing speed: <\/strong>Slow printing speed and frequent printing errors are major challenges to the widespread adoption of 3D printing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low accuracy: <\/strong>Although accuracy is gradually improving with each generation of desktop SLA 3D printers, it remains low when compared with professional 3D printers. This limits the complexity of objects that can be printed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"industrial-3d-printingnbsp\"><strong>Industrial 3D Printing <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Industrial 3D printing (also called \u201cprofessional 3D printing\u201d) is the industrial-grade counterpart to consumer 3D printing. Industrial SLA machines stand out in terms of build size and the accuracy with which they print parts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"featuresnbsp\"><strong>Features<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>Professional SLA 3D printers are used for many industrial grade and medical grade parts. They must also be capable of printing large assemblies efficiently and with the best precision and hence are expensive. The build material is expensive too which makes any project with industrial 3D printing at least 10 times costlier than consumer printing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Volume:<\/strong> Build volume is a significant consideration in professional 3D printers as it determines the largest part that can be built at once. Large assemblies can be built easily with industrial printers. The build size is very large and varies from 2100 x 800 x 700 mm depending on the printer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Materials: <\/strong>Industrial SLA printers can print with more materials than desktop SLA. Most manufacturers have their own specially engineered portfolio of proprietary materials. The wide range of available materials means end-users can select the material that fits their printing requirements. It supports all the materials supported by the desktop SLA and many extra materials like True Silicone and industrial-grade resins.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resolution:<\/strong> Resolution usually refers to the minimum thickness of the build layer. It is a key requirement for professional applications. Professional printers can print at resolutions as low as 50-100 microns. High-end production-grade printers can even print layers just 25 microns thick.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"applications\"><strong>Applications<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Industrial SLA is the prime choice for applications where precision and smoothest surface finish are the top priority. The big build size also allows for big machine components to be manufactured. Some of the common industrial SLA applications include:<\/p>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general-applications\"><strong>General Applications<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CAD verification models for aesthetics and proof-of-concept models<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Models for wind tunnel analysis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Functional prototypes for form and fit testing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex assemblies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A large batch of parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mass customization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Transparent-part-printed-via-SLA-3D-Printing-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Transparent part printed via SLA 3D Printing\" class=\"wp-image-17884\" style=\"max-width:727px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Transparent-part-printed-via-SLA-3D-Printing-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Transparent-part-printed-via-SLA-3D-Printing-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Transparent-part-printed-via-SLA-3D-Printing-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Transparent-part-printed-via-SLA-3D-Printing.webp 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Transparent-part-printed-via-SLA-3D-Printing.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-17859\" data-caption=\"Transparent part printed via SLA 3D Printing\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Transparent-part-printed-via-SLA-3D-Printing.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Transparent part printed via SLA 3D Printing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tooling-and-patterns\"><strong>Tooling and Patterns<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Injection moulding tools, moulds and dies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Investment casting patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assembly jigs and fixtures (customised)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vacuum casting master patterns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"medicine-and-biocompatible-materials\"><strong>Medicine and Biocompatible Materials<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surgical tools\/guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dental appliances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hearing aids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food grade products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"limitations-2\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"expensive-printing\"><strong>Expensive Printing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n<p>Expensiveness in printing arises due to the high machine cost, plus the expensive build material. There are other processes like SLS which are almost on the same price level and also offer different materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><div class=\"wp-block-image__wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"445\" src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SLA-parts.webp\" alt=\"SLA parts\" class=\"wp-image-17896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SLA-parts.webp 1000w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SLA-parts-300x134.webp 300w, https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SLA-parts-768x342.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><a class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SLA-parts.webp\" data-fancybox=\"gallery-17859\" data-caption=\"With a good industrial printer, it is possible to print the same part repeatedly\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/xometry.pro\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SLA-parts.webp\" class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><svg class=\"wp-block-image__fancy-box-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\r\n               <path d=\"M0 2V6H2V2H6V0H2C0.895 0 0 0.895 0 2ZM2 12H0V16C0 17.105 0.895 18 2 18H6V16H2V12ZM16 16H12V18H16C17.105 18 18 17.105 18 16V12H16V16ZM16 0H12V2H16V6H18V2C18 0.895 17.105 0 16 0Z\" fill=\"#092C47\"\/>\r\n             <\/svg><\/a><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>With a good industrial printer, it is possible to print the same part repeatedly<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"major-differences-between-desktop-and-industrial-sla\"><strong>Major Differences Between Desktop and Industrial SLA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The main advantage of industrial printers is their precision and tolerances. A good industrial printer can print the same part repeatedly and achieve the same result every time. This is the main reason why the companies pay huge amounts for professional SLA printers, as they want the equipment to be consistent and dependable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Desktop printers may offer high resolutions but are inconsistent. One cannot expect it to print with similar characteristics as it printed the first few parts.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The table below gives a brief summary of both types of printers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"custom-table-block \" id=\"table-id-408\" >\r\n\t<div class=\"search-input-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\r\n\t\t\t<path d=\"M15.7812 13.833L12.6659 10.7177C12.5252 10.5771 12.3346 10.499 12.1347 10.499H11.6253C12.4877 9.39596 13.0002 8.00859 13.0002 6.49937C13.0002 2.90909 10.0911 0 6.50083 0C2.91056 0 0.00146484 2.90909 0.00146484 6.49937C0.00146484 10.0896 2.91056 12.9987 6.50083 12.9987C8.01006 12.9987 9.39742 12.4863 10.5004 11.6239V12.1332C10.5004 12.3332 10.5786 12.5238 10.7192 12.6644L13.8345 15.7797C14.1282 16.0734 14.6032 16.0734 14.8938 15.7797L15.778 14.8954C16.0718 14.6017 16.0718 14.1267 15.7812 13.833ZM6.50083 10.499C4.29167 10.499 2.50122 8.71165 2.50122 6.49937C2.50122 4.29021 4.28855 2.49976 6.50083 2.49976C8.70999 2.49976 10.5004 4.28708 10.5004 6.49937C10.5004 8.70852 8.71311 10.499 6.50083 10.499Z\" fill=\"#476175\"\/>\r\n\t\t<\/svg>\r\n\t\t<input type=\"search\" class=\"table-search-input\" id=\"table-search-408\" placeholder=\"Table search\">\r\n\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t<div class=\"table-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%;\"><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Desktop 3D Printing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Industrial 3D Printing<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\"><strong data-rich-text-format-boundary=\"true\">Price of printers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">\u20ac<\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Body cell text\">\u20ac\u20ac\u20ac\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"0><strong>Build volume<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"1>145 X 145 x 175 mm<\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.2474%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"2>2100 x 800 x 700 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" style=\"width: 33.3333%;\" role=\"textbox\" contenteditable=\"true\" aria-multiline=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open full image\"3><strong>Resolution<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"block-editor-rich-text__editable wp-block-table__cell-content rich-text\" 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