Rocket 1 World’s Fastest Top-Down Resin 3D Printer
- May 27, 2025
- 3 min read
High Speed| No replaceable screen & Release film| 35μm XY & 1μm Z-axis | Print Solid, Flexible,
For creators, engineers, and hobbyists who are tired of the slow, messy, and often frustrating process of resin 3D printing, the Rocket 1 is here to blast past expectations. Featured on Indiegogo by HITRY, the Rocket 1 is touted as the "World's Fastest Top-Down Resin 3D Printer," promising unprecedented speed, high resolution, and a significantly cleaner, more user-friendly experience than conventional resin printers.
Project Overview
Name and Creator: Rocket 1: World's Fastest Top-Down Resin 3D Printer by HITRY
What It Is: An innovative resin 3D printer that utilizes Digital Continuous Liquid Forming (DCLF) technology with a top-down printing method to achieve incredibly fast print speeds (up to 380mm/h) and high accuracy, eliminating the need for replaceable screens or release films, and capable of printing a wide range of resin types.
Key Features
World-Leading Print Speed (Up to 380mm/h): The Rocket 1 distinguishes itself with an astounding print speed of up to 380 mm/h in the Z-axis. This is achieved through its unique top-down printing method and HITRY's proprietary fast-leveling photosensitive resin, significantly reducing print times from hours or days to mere minutes for many models.
Top-Down Printing (DCLF Technology): Unlike traditional bottom-up resin printers that pull models upwards, the Rocket 1's top-down design sinks the curing part into the resin. This eliminates peeling forces and the effects of gravity, leading to:
No Replaceable Screens or Release Films: A major cost and maintenance saver, as there's no FEP film or LCD screen to wear out.
Reduced Supports: Models print with little to no support, saving significant post-processing time.
Improved Print Success: Minimizes layer separation, warping, and failed prints common with peeling forces.
High Resolution and Smooth Surface Finish: Despite its speed, the Rocket 1 delivers exceptional detail. It boasts an XY resolution of 35μm and a Z-axis resolution of 1μm, ensuring precise reproduction of every pixel and an exceptionally smooth, perfect surface finish. This professional-level accuracy is suitable for intricate models, scientific research, and industrial prototypes.
Wide Material Compatibility: Powered by its unique top-down design, the Rocket 1 is capable of printing with a variety of resins, including standard solid, flexible, highly transparent, and even sponge-like models. HITRY has also developed its own range of fast-leveling photosensitive resins optimized for the printer.
No Resin Waste & Reusable Filler: The large resin tank (holds up to 3.7kg) can be efficiently managed using HITRY's developed "filling liquid" which is insoluble in resin, non-toxic, and reusable. This allows users to complete prints with as little as 300g of resin remaining, drastically reducing resin waste and associated costs.
User-Friendly & Plug-and-Play: The Rocket 1 comes pre-calibrated and ready to use out of the box, requiring no installation steps. Its intuitive touchscreen interface makes operation simple, allowing users to start printing with just a few taps.
Industrial-Grade Durability: Built with robust components, the Rocket 1 is designed for stability and longevity, with a life expectancy exceeding 18,000 hours, ensuring a reliable and consistent printing experience for years.
Ergonomic Design: The printer's design allows for comfortable operation of the touchscreen, even when standing, avoiding the need for straining or bending over.
Bundled Software: The Rocket 1 often includes a free one-year license for CHITUBOX Pro (a popular slicing software) and is also compatible with CHITUBOX Basic and other third-party slicers.
Rewards
Rocket 1 Unit: One Rocket 1 3D printer unit starts at $599
Bundles with Resin: Tiers that include the Rocket 1 printer along with packages of HITRY's specialized fast-leveling resin (e.g., "Rapid-leveled resin," "Super transparent resin," "SO-L resin") to get users started immediately.
The Idea
Concept: To break through the limitations of traditional resin 3D printing by introducing a significantly faster, cleaner, and more efficient top-down printing method, making high-resolution resin printing accessible and practical for a wider range of users.
Inspiration: HITRY recognized that the slow speeds, messy processes (due to peeling forces and FEP film), and ongoing maintenance costs were major barriers to widespread adoption and enjoyment of resin 3D printing. Their vision with the Rocket 1 is to eliminate these frustrations. By developing the Digital Continuous Liquid Forming (DCLF) technology and optimizing it with high-speed resins, they aim to create a truly "game-changing" printer that delivers professional-level accuracy with unprecedented speed and a user-friendly experience. They want to enable creators to bring their intricate designs to life in minutes, not hours, fostering a new era of rapid prototyping and creative expression.
