Bambu Lab unveils H3C printer with nine-nozzle capability
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Bambu Lab has announced the H3C, a $2,499 3D printer that can swap between nine different nozzles and materials in a single print.
Bambu Lab has announced the H3C, a $2,499 3D printer that represents the next evolution in home printing technology. The machine can load nine different rolls of filament into nine different print heads, allowing it to swap between materials without requiring manual intervention between prints.
The printer's key innovation is the 'Swaptek' toolchanger system, which stores all nine tools in a rack at the front of the machine. Any of the eight alternative nozzles can be swapped in six seconds flat, with each tool able to independently preheat to the correct temperature before use. The system enables the use of different-sized nozzles, ranging from a fine 0.2 mm for detailed work to a 0.8 mm for faster infill printing.
The H3C allows users to mix colours using Bambu's new 'PLA Palette' cyan, magenta, yellow and white filament to produce nearly the full rainbow spectrum. It can also combine flexible and rigid materials in a single print, such as TPU and PLA, enabling applications like wristwatch housings with integrated flexible watchbands or breathable shoes with flexible components. TechRadar noted that while the technology still feels like it is in development, the potential for future applications is clear.
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