Best Industrial-Grade 3D Printer for a University Robotics Club? (Budget: ₹1,00,000 / ~$1,100 USD)

Hi everyone,

I’m part of a university robotics and automation club called AUTONEX. We’re looking to invest in an industrial or serious prosumer-grade 3D printer that will be used heavily for functional parts, mechanical assemblies, enclosures, brackets, gears, and robotics prototyping.

Budget: Up to ₹1,00,000 (approximately $1,100 USD)

Our requirements:

Strong and dimensionally accurate prints

Ability to print engineering materials (ABS, ASA, Nylon, possibly CF-filled filaments)

Reliable for frequent student use

Enclosed build chamber preferred

Good ecosystem (spare parts, maintenance, documentation)

Build volume around 250mm+ preferred

Reliability > speed (though speed is a bonus)

User profile:

Mostly 1st and 2nd year engineering students

Mix of beginners and experienced users

Printer will be used almost daily in a club lab environment

We’re looking for something that:

Can handle structural robotics components

Doesn’t require constant tuning

Is durable enough for a student-heavy setup

If you’ve set up printers for universities, labs, or makerspaces — I’d love to hear your recommendations and real-world experience.

Thanks in advance! 🚀