I purchased the Aluminatus to get a larger build volume than the Solidoodles (12″ x 12″ x 12″ vs 6″ x 6″ x 6″); I was also hoping for higher print quality and higher print speeds.  Given that I paid over 3 times the price for the Aluminatus as the Solidoodles, that made sense.

The Aluminatus is not entirely dialed in yet, but I have produced some good prints in PLA.  I can’t take responsibility for the 3D model of the Yin Yang Vase but I find the shape to be interesting and complex.