Machine evidence
Studio System 2
Decision context / editorial guidance
Screen the application.
Then qualify the process.
Worth investigating if: your supplier can demonstrate the required alloy, geometry and finished-part specification on the quoted Studio System 2 configuration.
Do not buy on this page alone: a published envelope or machine configuration does not establish repeatability, accepted-part cost or local support.
Editorial purchasing guidance, not a verified recommendation for a particular application.
Published geometry / not guaranteed part fit
Front view shows X:Z proportions. Depth Y is stated numerically. Supports and clearance reduce usable space.
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At a glance
What is it?
Studio System 2 is an industrial metal 3D printer using a printer deposits metal-filled feedstock that is later debound and sintered in a furnace.
How does it print?
Bound metal extrusion: a printer deposits metal-filled feedstock that is later debound and sintered in a furnace.
When might I consider it?
Which is the better fit depends on your part, material, required output and qualified process.
What public specs cannot tell you: finished-part speed, cost, quality or fit for your exact application.
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Material extrusion · bound-metal extrusion · Desktop Metal
Availability and review notes
Source review: . Source-specific review dates appear beside each fact.
Published capabilities
More published specifications and source notes
| Published detail | Evidence |
|---|---|
| Desktop Metal Studio System 2 specs | build area 30 x 20 x 20 cm; 250 um high-res / 400 um standard nozzles; furnace retort 30 x 20 x 17 cm; bound metal + debind/sinter vacuum furnaceOEM ↗ · Source reviewed |
| Published build envelope | 300 x 200 x 200 mm printer build envelope; sintering is a separate step.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Layer thickness | Green-state layer height: 50–150 µm with high-resolution printhead; 150–300 µm with standard-resolution printhead.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine dimensions / footprint | Studio System 2 printer: 94.8 x 82.3 x 52.9 cm external dimensions.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Machine weight | Studio System 2 printer: 97 kg; furnace excluded.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Gas / atmosphere — stated scope | Separate Studio System 2 furnace: argon, argon/hydrogen blend, or inert vacuum sintering as listed by the OEM. This is not a printer gas requirement.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
| Manufacturer positioning | Desktop Metal presents Studio System 2 as an office-oriented print-and-sinter workflow.OEM ↗ · OEM source checked |
What still needs a supplier answer
| Purchasing question | Evidence gap |
|---|---|
| All-in delivered machine price | Current quote required |
| Build time for your part | Not verified for your geometry |
| Alloy and parameters | Confirm the exact qualified combination |
| Application fit | Confirm tolerances, finishing, inspection and local support |
Source review dates identify when the cited material was reviewed. A source review is not a performance test; genuine third-party corroboration is identified separately.
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