News
Updates from Concepts 3D, printer improvements, and resin printing tips.
Discover today's Athena II hardware and software: 16K Yellow LCD, 8-bit control, serviceable design, Proteus, DragonFruit and Athena Mobile. Explore the refreshed website and the limited-time free add-on offer for new preorders.
Behind the Printer: The Story of Athena II and Concepts 3D
Watch the five-minute founder film and discover how Concepts 3D and Athena II have evolved, with an emphasis on open control, repairability, practical support and the community behind the printer.
Exposure Calibration: Find Your Resin Settings
Print six calibration tiles with different exposure times in one job, compare the results, and tune your resin profile. This updated guide explains the current Athena II workflow and links to detailed evaluation instructions.
Heater Control and Preheating on Athena II
Prepare your resin with Athena II's heater controls. Set a target temperature, use the installed vat or chamber heater, and start preheating from the WebUI, touchscreen or resin profile.
Athena II Add-ons and Upgrades: What Fits Your Printer
An updated guide to Athena II hardware: what is included, which add-ons are optional, and how to check compatibility before upgrading an existing printer.
From the Archive: Athena Update #29 (November 2024)
A historical company update from November 2024 covering the original Athena Kickstarter campaign, software plans and Formnext. See the current Athena II product page for today's specifications and ordering information.
