Flashforge Showcased WJ51C Desktop Wax 3D Printer at JCK Las Vegas 2026

CFlashforge showcased its WJ51C desktop wax 3D printer for jewellery at JCK Las Vegas 2026, which was held in Las Vegas from May 29 to June 1, 2026.

The machine was presented at Booth 50122 during the show, one of the key global trade platforms for the jewellery industry. JCK Las Vegas brings together jewellery brands, manufacturers, retailers, technology providers and suppliers, making it an important venue for new product launches and manufacturing innovations.

Flashforge positioned the WJ51C as a desktop wax 3D printing solution designed for jewellery wax pattern production. The company described it as the world’s first desktop wax 3D printer for jewellery, aimed at users who need industrial-style wax printing in a smaller and more accessible format.

The printer is designed for jewellery studios, small workshops, retailers and brands that want to produce wax patterns in-house without investing in large industrial wax printing systems. It supports lost-wax casting workflows and is intended to help users move from digital design to casting-ready wax patterns with greater flexibility.

According to Flashforge, the WJ51C measures 865 × 510 × 654 mm and offers a build volume of 235 × 138 × 100 mm. The machine offers resolution of up to 2900 × 2900 × 1700 DPI, a minimum layer thickness of 15 microns and dimensional accuracy of ±0.04 mm/20 mm.

The printer is designed for detailed jewellery applications, including fine textures, intricate designs and stone-setting structures. Flashforge also stated that the system can support continuous operation, with a monthly output capacity of around 3–4 kg of red wax patterns.

A key feature of the WJ51C is its block-based material system. Instead of relying on large wax tanks, the machine uses a 72g part wax block and a 180g support wax block. This allows users to load material as required, helping reduce wax waste and making the system more practical for smaller production runs.

The WJ51C is paired with Flashforge’s WaxJetPrint slicing software, which manages the workflow from file preparation to wax pattern production. The company said the system is designed to reduce dependence on highly specialised operators, making it suitable for smaller teams.

Flashforge is a China-based global 3D printing solutions company with experience across consumer, professional and industrial-grade printers. In the jewellery segment, the company has developed its WaxJet series for wax pattern printing used in casting applications.

The showcase at JCK Las Vegas 2026, held at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, from 29th May to 1st June 2026, gave Flashforge a global platform to present its WJ51C desktop wax 3D printer for jewellery. The display reflected the growing demand for compact digital manufacturing systems, as jewellers look for faster prototyping, reduced outsourcing dependency and better control over small-batch wax pattern production.