Verified review - view original | Arizona, United States
I am so glad I bought this printer, I bought it because I like like smaller printers, I have some cool ones, but the Cetus MK3 blows my mind, it’s prints better than most of my printers! Thanks Tiertime
By far the most accurate and repeatable printer for the price, if you make a lot of parts that require tight tolerances or figurines with ultra high detail, this printer is tuned and perfect. No futzing.
Verified review - view original | Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
This is a great piece of hardware. I use it for larger prints mainly in Reflow PETG in our SATWARE//LABS. It performs very well and keeps the temperatures at the same level throughout the print. Stringing does occur in very small amounts so I’m a very happy customer. The direct drive extruder handles large spools (4,5kg) exceptionally well. This kit came with everything needed for my daily needs, even 3 different nozzle sizes were included.
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The MK3 is a well made printer but…I will not use it until I replace the proprietary electronics. If you are using this printer and want to keep your privacy I would do the same. Don’t trust China!!!
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Really great printer – quality prints consistently. I recommend the heated bed upgrade too. The only downside I’ve found is that you can’t print without a raft due to the design, but that’s really not that big a deal 🙂
I’m happy with the printer. The printing quality is good so far.
Unfortunately, 2 of the printed parts provided with the printer were very badly manufactured.
The leveling probe was bent (see picture), which made that the pressure sensor was not under the nozzle. Luckily I could rework it with a hot air gun.
The cover for the electronics behind the Z axis was really ugly and totally deformed (unfortunately I threw it before making a photo). I draw and printed a new one, which is much better.
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Verified review - view original | California, United States
The thing is great. First 3D printer I have owned. Only thing is I find that the auto generated supports are hard to remove, and I can only print with rafts on or the print slides around. Over all tho it is still great.
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So far I am amazed with what I can do with this machine! No adhesion for flexible filament! My only three problems with it are wifi connection gets lost a lot, impossible to print anything with a 0.6 nozzle (software/g-code error) and I can’t print at full volume – even PLA warps for no reason.
Mostly seems ok i haven’t had the opportunity to use it yet but on assembling the printer found the small white electrical box on the back of the vertical arm broken I’m sure it won’t impact the function of it but it pisses me off none the less obviously the quality inspection person was asleep at the time !!!! The shipping and boxing of the equipment was excellent the box all arrived in tact.Anyway it looks good I’m sure ill have fun with this printer and it will be a learning curve as well as I’m new to this hobby as such, thanks to the Cetus people good job and keep on working to develop this little bugger even better.
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Good idea but implementation still poor. Needs to work with S3D – leveling/raft NOT intuitive, crashed mine 3 times.
I know it’s not fashionable but how about instructions written by somebody who is English and writes technical instructions professionally…
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Cetus 3D Printer MK3 is the latest version of Cetus3D Printers. Inherited classic features from Cetus MK1 & MK2, we make it an upgradable 3D Printer. 4 Versions (two basic versions and two deluxe versions) are provided for your choice. Basic versions do not include heated bed or auto-leveling probe, while Deluxe version have them all pre-installed.
Stainless steel linear rails for high precision printing.
Recirculating linear bearing ensure fast smooth motion.
High quality parts ensure long life span and robustness.
Dimensional Calibration
The printer be default able to provide precision at -/+0.2mm per 100mm.
Our In-App calibration is able to adjust print dimension in X, Y and Z directions, very useful to obtain good tolerance for functional assemblies.
9-Point Matrix Leveling
Divide the plaftorm into 9 regions and compensate the uneveness.
Ensure dimensional accuracy of prints.
Perpendicularity Calibration
In App function allows user to check and calibrate the angle of vertical features to platform, making sure the perpendicularity are maintained along Z axis.
Three Ready to Use Nozzle Options
Support a Variety of Materials
ABS
*
ASA
*
HIPS
*
PP
*
PA/Nylon
*
Metal-filled
**
Fiber-filled
**
*Represents heated bed is required**Represents Steel Nozzle is suggested to use
Effective Coated Build Plate
Easy To Remove
Durable
Sticky to PLA & Other Materials
Tolerant to Nozzle Height Error
Upgradable to Full Power Heated Build Plate
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 Milestones
Our dedication to Cetus lines is still going STRONG!
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 Advanced Features
Easy Removable Smart Support and Support Editor
Support structures are automatically generated and easy to remove.
User has freedom to modify support angle, area and delete specific supports.
Single Print Job, Multiple Print Settings
Able to print multiple parts in a run, each part could have its own print parameters.
Individualize the parts' print setting to give better results!
Custom Material Profile
Fine tune print parameters for 3rd party filaments.
Significantly expand material compatibility.
Only available on Windows version of software.
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 - New Optional Upgrades
Cetus MK3 Heated Bed
Support More Difficult-to-print Materials like: ABS, ASA, HIPS, PP, PC, PA/Nylon, Metal-filled, Fiber-filled
Require Cetus MK3 Extension Board to work
Require power from a 24V External Power Supply
Auto Calibration Probe
The first probe on market that can do nozzle height detection and leveling in a single automatic process.
Require Cetus MK3 Extension Board to work
Optional 220W Power Supply
Work with Cetus MK3 Heated Bed
Drive heat build plate to 100 ℃. Better performance when printing ABS.
V2 Hotend
Able to use steel nozzles for printing abrasive material and support softer materials.
Supports all Cetus printers ( MK1,2,3), just swap out the old hotend to upgrade!
Open Source CPU
Convert MK3 into a complete open source 3D printer
Use smoothware firmware
WIFI enabled
Support Simplify3D, Slic3R, Cura, Octoprint and etc
When installed, printer will NOT be compatible with UP Studio, Heated Bed and Auto Leveling Probe
Touch-screen Control
A 4.3″ full color touchs-creen control with Plug and play installation. let you control the printer without a computer and see the printer status in real time.
Under Development
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 - Optional Modules Compatibility
What's New on Cetus 3D Printer MK3
NEW: V2 Hotend support hardened steel nozzles to print abrasive materials
NEW: Support True-Touch Calibration probe, measure leveling and nozzle height values in a single process. Level the platform with 9 point matrix leveling.
NEW: Tinyfab CPU now supports MK3. It turns Cetus into a fully open source compatible printer. With this mod the printer will natively support Gcode printing and directly controlled by popular opensource/Reprap based softwares/mods such Simplify3D, Cura, Slic3r, Kisslicer, Repetier host, PrintRun, Craftware, Octoprint, Mosaic and etc.***
NEW: Full power heated build plate upgrade, can be controlled by software and heat up to 100C. Enable printing more difficult materials such as ABS.
NEW: 4.3” Colored Touch-screen control allow quick operation and show printer status.
– Compact form factor with relatively large build volume, small foot print easily fit on desktop or anywhere.
– Plug and Play printing experience, excellent out of box print quality.
– Minimal, open form, modular design allows easy maintenance, upgrade and modding.
– Fine controlled direct drive extruder (1.75mm filament) with a compact design and well tested by the market for reliability.
– 3 nozzle options (0.2mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm included) with optimized profiles. Gives you highly detailed prints or fast draft.
– Special build platform coating firmly hold the print while allow easy removal.
– Support a large variety of materials: PLA, PET, PETG, TPU, TPE, PVA, ABS*,ASA*,HIPS*, PP*, PC*, PA/Nylon*, Metal-filled**, Wood-filled, Fiber-filled**
– Connect by USB or WIFI, support Window and Mac.
– Easy to use UP Studio 3D printing software with advanced functions eg. Smart Support Generation, Support preview and editing, Material profile manager, Task file formt for project sharing and monthly updates of software.
– Professional support team with quick response.
– Fast shipping, fullfilled from local warehouse, easy to get spare parts and accessores.
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 Reviews
A very detailed unboxing video from 3D Printing Canada, new users should not miss it!
Cetus3D every version comparision from Maker’s Muse, Cetus 3D Printer MK1 & MK2 & MK3
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 Prints Videos
Cetus MK1 & MK2 Reputation
Cetus 3D Printer was born to be a minimalist 3D printer for you and ourselves. Equiped with stainless steel linear rails, gives high precision, stable printing, small footprint and quiet operation make it an ideal desktop 3D printer.
Before Cetus MK3 was released, its previous version – Cetus MK1 & MK2 has gained a good reputation from market.
It (Cetus MK2) isn't sexy. It hasn't gained a lot of widespread appeal because it doesn't have an interface and it's PLA only with a non heated bed. But look, I keep mentioning it in my videos because it print like a boss.
In September 2016, Maker’s Muse, one of best 3D Printing Youtube Channel, released the first review for Cetus MK1 Pre-production version before we launched the successful Kickstarter Campaign in 2017.
In December 2018, Maker’s Muse threw the challenging Christmas Lattice Torture Test at 5 of his 3d printers to see how they handled it. The results were WILDLY different. How Cetus MK2 performs? Check it!
In June 2019, Cetus 3D Printer is picked again by Maker’s Muse as “My TOP 3D Printers for the 2019 Maker’s Muse Studio (FDM/FFF)“. “The Mark 2 & 3 get a lot of use, I actually printed my sliding puzzle completely on the Mark 2. Believe it or not, all the moving parts printed fantastically.”
Prints Gallery by Cetus Creative Users
MK3 Standard Version
MK3 Extended Version
MK3-01
MK3-02
Printing
Printing Technology
Melted Extrusion Modeling (MEM)
Build Volume
180(W)x180(H)x180(D) mm
180(W)x280(H)x180(D) mm
7” x 7” x 7”
7” x 11” x 7”
Print Head
Single
Nozzle Options
0.4mm/0.2mm/0.6mm
Layer Thickness
0.05/0.07/0.10/0.15/0.20/0.25/0.30/0.35 mm
Supporting Structure
Smart Support Technology: automatically generated, easy to remove
Platform Leveling
Manual Alignment and Software Assisted Leveling Optional auto leveling probe
Build Platform Options
Non-heated, Aluminum build platform with special adhesive
Heated Build Platform (sold separately)
Untethered Printing
Yes
Consumable
Supported Printing Material
PLA and Customizable Materials Profiles
Software
Bundled Software
UP Studio, UP Studio iOS APP
Compatible Formats
3D formats: STL, UP3, Gcode
2D formats: JPG, BMP, PMG
Connectivity
USB, WIFI
System Requirement
Windows 7 SP1 or later
MAC OS X10.10 or later
iOS 8.0 or later
OpenGL 2.0
Supported 3rd Party Software (Gcode only)
Simplify 3D, Cura, Slic3r
Power Supply
Power Adapter
110-240VAC, 50-60Hz, 90W (Optional 220W Power Supply)
Mechanical
Chassis
Aluminum Extrusion
Gross Weight
5.5KG/12.1LBS
6.0KG/13.2LBS
Dimension
10.5” x 10.75” x 10.5”
10.5” x 16.8” x 10.5”
Store Name
Warehouse Location
Shipping Region
Warm Notes
Global Store
China
More than 90 Countries and Regions in the World
Customs fee and taxes may be collected by local Customs according to your country’s import policy.
US Store
U.S.
48 contiguous states, Alaska and Hawaii
Import Duty has been included in product price
Europe Store
United Kingdom
EU countries, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway
Orders from EU countries and United Kingdom will be charged of 20% VAT when checking out. If you are from EU countries and VAT exempt, you can enter your VAT Number on checkout page then VAT will be deducted. You are also welcomed to email us at support@tiertime.com to get VAT exempted invoice, your billing address and shipping address are required.
Shipping costs are depending on the destination country and the shipping method. You could select shipping method and view the according shipping cost on the shopping cart page. During the checkout process, available shipping methods and delivery times will be listed after you enter your shipping address.
When you place order in Global Store, we will fulfill your order from China. In this case, you need to pay customs fee and taxes which are collected by your local customs according to your country’s import policy. In other stores, the product price has included import tax, you don’t need to pay import tax any more. (Switzerland and Norway customers need to pay import tax and duty when place order in Europe store but EU VAT is exempted)
Global Store is with China stock.Global Store Orders are usually shipped within 1-3 business days after payment received. You could log in to your account to view the order status and tracking number.
China stock shipment (DHL) is usually shipped to Hong Kong and redirect there to the final destination. After receiving order shipment notification email, It will still take 2-4 days for the tracking number to be trackable.
Orders made in US Store, Europe Store, Canada Store, Japan Store, Australia Store, Brazil Store and Russia Store are all shipped with local inventories, so the shipping will be much faster than Global store and do not need to pay import TAX. Normally your orders will be shipped out in 2 Business days.The shipment notification email will be sent to you also during this period.
You are very welcomed to email us at support@tiertime.com for more assistance.We will evaluate the feasibility of adding the shipping method to your country.
Return Policy
We accept return within 30 days upon delivery date.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
If you wish to return an item, you must contact us first at support@tiertime.com to obtain an Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Returns without authorization are not eligible for refund.
20% of item net value will be deducted as restocking fee.You also need to be responsible for return shipping costs and we can not refund any shipping costs.
Defective Items Return Policy
If you are unhappy with our product but have already used it, please feel free to contact us so we can find an appropriate solution. You can email us at support@tiertime.com, we are happy to help!
Defective/ damaged items are returnable within 30 days of the delivery date. Returns of items without obvious defects will subject 20% restocking fees and will be deducted from the amount of refund.
Please note that you will be responsible for the return shipping costs and we cannot refund any shipping costs you originally paid to receive the order. Only the price of refunding item will be refunded.
Refunds
All returns, refunds and exchanges are processed within approximately 7-10 days upon arrival at our distribution center.
If you are from EU countries (UK excepted) and VAT exempt, you can enter your VAT Number on checkout page then VAT will be deducted. You can also email us at support@tiertime.com and provide us with your detailed billing address, valid VAT number, shipping address, phone number. We will issue an offline VAT exempted invoice to you ASAP. We accept payment through Paypal, Stripe, Wire Transfer, Check and Credit card.
As our store setting, one order could only include one stock items. You need place separate orders for items from different stocks. If the items are all in same stock while there is no available shipping method, kindly contact us at support@tiertime.com for further assistance.
TAKENOBU M. (verified owner) –
simple is best!
It is worth modifying
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Nicholas Seger (verified owner) –
Works pretty well. A little loud, seeing as I keep it next to my bed at night, but not that big of a problem since I’m a heavy sleeper.
Jose Caceres (verified owner) –
High Quality parts, an improvement in the manual would be usefull
Dominick Sansone (verified owner) –
I am so glad I bought this printer, I bought it because I like like smaller printers, I have some cool ones, but the Cetus MK3 blows my mind, it’s prints better than most of my printers! Thanks Tiertime
emily (verified owner) –
By far the most accurate and repeatable printer for the price, if you make a lot of parts that require tight tolerances or figurines with ultra high detail, this printer is tuned and perfect. No futzing.
Michael Wegener (verified owner) –
This is a great piece of hardware. I use it for larger prints mainly in Reflow PETG in our SATWARE//LABS. It performs very well and keeps the temperatures at the same level throughout the print. Stringing does occur in very small amounts so I’m a very happy customer. The direct drive extruder handles large spools (4,5kg) exceptionally well. This kit came with everything needed for my daily needs, even 3 different nozzle sizes were included.
Uploaded image(s):
William M. (verified owner) –
The MK3 is a well made printer but…I will not use it until I replace the proprietary electronics. If you are using this printer and want to keep your privacy I would do the same. Don’t trust China!!!
Michal M. (verified owner) –
I don’t like the SW UPStudio. Is has bugs and lacks flexibility.
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Anonymous (verified owner) –
great price for a terrific printer
William M. (verified owner) –
Really great printer – quality prints consistently. I recommend the heated bed upgrade too. The only downside I’ve found is that you can’t print without a raft due to the design, but that’s really not that big a deal 🙂
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Nathan Clark (verified owner) –
Great Upgrade from my MK1 Couldn’t be happier
SHEIK H. (verified owner) –
It’s truly a simple and easy printer like advertise.
Matthieu Z. (verified owner) –
I’m happy with the printer. The printing quality is good so far.
Unfortunately, 2 of the printed parts provided with the printer were very badly manufactured.
The leveling probe was bent (see picture), which made that the pressure sensor was not under the nozzle. Luckily I could rework it with a hot air gun.
The cover for the electronics behind the Z axis was really ugly and totally deformed (unfortunately I threw it before making a photo). I draw and printed a new one, which is much better.
Uploaded image(s):
Justin (verified owner) –
The thing is great. First 3D printer I have owned. Only thing is I find that the auto generated supports are hard to remove, and I can only print with rafts on or the print slides around. Over all tho it is still great.
Taavi V. (verified owner) –
So far I am amazed with what I can do with this machine! No adhesion for flexible filament! My only three problems with it are wifi connection gets lost a lot, impossible to print anything with a 0.6 nozzle (software/g-code error) and I can’t print at full volume – even PLA warps for no reason.
chen hydronoa yirmiyahu (verified owner) –
It’s my second Cetus if it wasn’t for the excellent service and support I got from Mrs. Cecilia
I would not do it
Garry jones (verified owner) –
Great service excellent customer relations most of all great printer superb price excellent print detailing, highly recommended
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Adolf P. (verified owner) –
Mostly seems ok i haven’t had the opportunity to use it yet but on assembling the printer found the small white electrical box on the back of the vertical arm broken I’m sure it won’t impact the function of it but it pisses me off none the less obviously the quality inspection person was asleep at the time !!!! The shipping and boxing of the equipment was excellent the box all arrived in tact.Anyway it looks good I’m sure ill have fun with this printer and it will be a learning curve as well as I’m new to this hobby as such, thanks to the Cetus people good job and keep on working to develop this little bugger even better.
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Clive Paige (verified owner) –
Good idea but implementation still poor. Needs to work with S3D – leveling/raft NOT intuitive, crashed mine 3 times.
I know it’s not fashionable but how about instructions written by somebody who is English and writes technical instructions professionally…
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Great printer – easy to assemble. First print came out great.
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 is the latest version of Cetus3D Printers. Inherited classic features from Cetus MK1 & MK2, we make it an upgradable 3D Printer. 4 Versions (two basic versions and two deluxe versions) are provided for your choice. Basic versions do not include heated bed or auto-leveling probe, while Deluxe version have them all pre-installed.
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 - Four Versions
Build Volume:180(L)x180(W)x180(H) mm
Build Volume:180(L)x180(W)x280(H) mm
Build Volume:180(L)x180(W)x180(H) mm
Build Volume:180(L)x180(W)x280(H) mm
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 - Installation Tutorial
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 - Features
High Modularity
Precision！Precision！Precision！
9-Point Matrix Leveling
Dimensional Calibration
9-Point Matrix Leveling
Perpendicularity Calibration
Three Ready to Use Nozzle Options
Support a Variety of Materials
ABS
*
ASA
*
HIPS
*
PP
*
PA/Nylon
*
Metal-filled
**
Fiber-filled
**
Effective Coated Build Plate
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 Milestones
Our dedication to Cetus lines is still going STRONG!
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 Advanced Features
Easy Removable Smart Support and Support Editor
Single Print Job,
Multiple Print Settings
Custom Material Profile
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 - New Optional Upgrades
Cetus MK3 Heated Bed
Auto Calibration Probe
Optional 220W Power Supply
V2 Hotend
Open Source CPU
Touch-screen Control
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 - Optional Modules Compatibility
What's New on Cetus 3D Printer MK3
NEW: V2 Hotend support hardened steel nozzles to print abrasive materials
NEW: Support True-Touch Calibration probe, measure leveling and nozzle height values in a single process. Level the platform with 9 point matrix leveling.
NEW: Tinyfab CPU now supports MK3. It turns Cetus into a fully open source compatible printer. With this mod the printer will natively support Gcode printing and directly controlled by popular opensource/Reprap based softwares/mods such Simplify3D, Cura, Slic3r, Kisslicer, Repetier host, PrintRun, Craftware, Octoprint, Mosaic and etc.***
NEW: Full power heated build plate upgrade, can be controlled by software and heat up to 100C. Enable printing more difficult materials such as ABS.
NEW: 4.3” Colored Touch-screen control allow quick operation and show printer status.
– Compact form factor with relatively large build volume, small foot print easily fit on desktop or anywhere.
– Plug and Play printing experience, excellent out of box print quality.
– Minimal, open form, modular design allows easy maintenance, upgrade and modding.
– Fine controlled direct drive extruder (1.75mm filament) with a compact design and well tested by the market for reliability.
– 3 nozzle options (0.2mm, 0.4mm, 0.6mm included) with optimized profiles. Gives you highly detailed prints or fast draft.
– Special build platform coating firmly hold the print while allow easy removal.
– Support a large variety of materials: PLA, PET, PETG, TPU, TPE, PVA, ABS*,ASA*,HIPS*, PP*, PC*, PA/Nylon*, Metal-filled**, Wood-filled, Fiber-filled**
– Connect by USB or WIFI, support Window and Mac.
– Easy to use UP Studio 3D printing software with advanced functions eg. Smart Support Generation, Support preview and editing, Material profile manager, Task file formt for project sharing and monthly updates of software.
– Professional support team with quick response.
– Fast shipping, fullfilled from local warehouse, easy to get spare parts and accessores.
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 Reviews
A very detailed unboxing video from 3D Printing Canada, new users should not miss it!
What happened when use Cetus MK3 combine with Palette Filament Splicers?
Cetus3D every version comparision from Maker’s Muse, Cetus 3D Printer MK1 & MK2 & MK3
Cetus 3D Printer MK3 Prints Videos
Cetus MK1 & MK2 Reputation
Cetus 3D Printer was born to be a minimalist 3D printer for you and ourselves. Equiped with stainless steel linear rails, gives high precision, stable printing, small footprint and quiet operation make it an ideal desktop 3D printer.
Before Cetus MK3 was released, its previous version – Cetus MK1 & MK2 has gained a good reputation from market.
In September 2016, Maker’s Muse, one of best 3D Printing Youtube Channel, released the first review for Cetus MK1 Pre-production version before we launched the successful Kickstarter Campaign in 2017.
In December 2018, Maker’s Muse threw the challenging Christmas Lattice Torture Test at 5 of his 3d printers to see how they handled it. The results were WILDLY different. How Cetus MK2 performs? Check it!
In June 2019, Cetus 3D Printer is picked again by Maker’s Muse as “My TOP 3D Printers for the 2019 Maker’s Muse Studio (FDM/FFF)“. “The Mark 2 & 3 get a lot of use, I actually printed my sliding puzzle completely on the Mark 2. Believe it or not, all the moving parts printed fantastically.”
Prints Gallery by Cetus Creative Users
Optional auto leveling probe
Options
Printing Material
When you place order in Global Store, we will fulfill your order from China. In this case, you need to pay customs fee and taxes which are collected by your local customs according to your country’s import policy. In other stores, the product price has included import tax, you don’t need to pay import tax any more. (Switzerland and Norway customers need to pay import tax and duty when place order in Europe store but EU VAT is exempted)
If you are from EU countries (UK excepted) and VAT exempt, you can enter your VAT Number on checkout page then VAT will be deducted. You can also email us at support@tiertime.com and provide us with your detailed billing address, valid VAT number, shipping address, phone number.
We will issue an offline VAT exempted invoice to you ASAP. We accept payment through Paypal, Stripe, Wire Transfer, Check and Credit card.
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