HeyGears G1X: UV printer that also prints full-colour 3D objects raises over $17 million

HeyGears is best known for resin printers for the dental sector. With the G1 series, the company is bringing out a machine that does two things: it prints onto existing objects with UV ink like a UV flatbed printer, and it builds complete full-colour 3D objects layer by layer from coloured UV resin. The Kickstarter campaign ran from 23 July to 11 September 2026 and, according to Makers101, raised $17,685,524 from 3,981 backers. Including late pledges, the total stood at $18,204,249 on 27 October.

G1 and G1X

There are two models. The top model, the G1X, uses an Epson i3200 print head with eight channels and 3,200 nozzles, 1440 x 2400 dpi and droplets from 3.9 picolitres. The G1 has an Epson F1080 with six channels and 720 x 900 dpi.

• Inks and resins: UV ink in white, CMYK, light cyan and light magenta plus varnish; for 3D printing, UV resin in white, colour, clear and as support material
• Supports: water-soluble
• Layer height: 10 to 20 µm
• Print area: flatbed 420 x 330 x 130 mm, plus a small flatbed of 130 x 330 x 150 mm
• Machine: 580 x 660 x 510 mm, 25 kg, 45 kg with the resin station, up to 6 kg load
• Print head life: stated as about 2,100 hours for the G1X and about 700 hours for the G1

Prices and shipping

During the campaign, the G1 cost $1,999 and the G1X $3,299 to $3,599 depending on the bundle. As the later list price, the campaign gives $2,699 for the G1 and $5,499 for the G1X. There is no euro price for Germany yet. Campaign rewards are due to ship from December 2026, late pledges from March 2027.

More about UV printers for home use is in the Maker Wiki.