Prusa Core One – Description
The Prusa Core One is a high-performance CoreXY 3D printer designed for speed, precision, and reliability. Developed by Prusa Research, this machine is built from the ground up with an aluminum frame, enclosed build chamber, and features tailored for professionals, makers, and advanced users.
Unlike the open-style i3 platform, the Core One adopts the CoreXY motion system, allowing for significantly faster and quieter printing while maintaining high accuracy. It includes a direct drive extruder, advanced cooling, and Prusa’s tried-and-true firmware and slicer integration.
Aimed to compete with other premium CoreXY printers like the Bambu Lab X1C and Voron 2.4, the Prusa Core One is designed to deliver fast, reliable prints, particularly in engineering-grade materials and complex parts. Its sleek enclosure also supports consistent printing with high-temperature filaments like ASA, ABS, and PC Blend.
Prusa Core One – Specifications
Mechanical & Motion
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Motion System: CoreXY
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Drive Type: Belt-driven XY, leadscrew Z
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Frame: Full-metal aluminum construction
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Enclosure: Fully enclosed chamber with front door and top cover
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Build Plate Movement: Z-axis only
Build Volume
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Print Volume: Approx. 250 × 210 × 220 mm (TBD based on official release)
Extrusion System
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Extruder Type: Direct Drive (custom Prusa extruder, likely a next-gen Nextruder variant)
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Hotend: All-metal hotend, likely Prusa’s proprietary or upgraded V6-compatible
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Nozzle: Standard 0.4 mm (interchangeable)
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Max Nozzle Temp: 300 °C
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Max Bed Temp: 120 °C
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Filament Support: PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC Blend, Nylon, Flexibles (TPU), CF-filled filaments
Bed & Build Surface
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Bed Type: Heated bed with magnetic PEI spring steel sheets (textured/smooth)
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Auto Bed Leveling: Yes (likely Mesh Bed Leveling via Load Cell / Strain Gauge)
Speed & Precision
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Maximum Print Speed: Estimated 300–600 mm/s (realistic ~200–300 mm/s with quality)
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Layer Height: 0.05 – 0.30 mm
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Accuracy: High-precision motion, ±0.05 mm
Electronics & Firmware
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Motherboard: Custom 32-bit board
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Firmware: Prusa Firmware (Marlin-based, optimized for CoreXY)
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Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet (exact specs TBD)
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Display: Touchscreen interface (expected full-color UI)
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Remote Monitoring: Planned support via Prusa Connect and cloud-based tools
Sensors & Features
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Filament runout sensor
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Power loss recovery
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Crash detection
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Input shaping and pressure advance (likely integrated)
Noise & Thermals
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Quiet stepper drivers
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Enclosure improves thermal stability and reduces noise
Dimensions & Weight
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Dimensions: TBD (estimated compact footprint ~500 x 500 x 550 mm)
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Weight: TBD
Key Advantages
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CoreXY speed with Prusa reliability
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Full enclosure for advanced filaments
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Excellent out-of-the-box experience
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Seamless integration with PrusaSlicer and Prusa Connect
