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Bambu Lab to Launch H3C Tool Changer 3D Printer on November 3rd
Key points
- Bambu Lab H3C 3D printer launches November 3rd.
- Features a 9-tool changer with a Vortex-like rack.
- Part of the H-line, similar to the H2C model.
- Designed for faster color changes and reduced waste.
- H3C supports 2.85mm filament.
- H3C has an extra-large build volume.
- H3C uses "Swaptek" tools with dedicated filament paths.
- H3C includes hardened steel nozzles.
- H3C is over four feet tall.
H3C Launch and Key Features
Bambu Lab is set to launch its H3C 3D printer on November 3rd. The H3C incorporates a tool changer system with nine tools, which are held by a Vortex-like rack positioned at the front of the printer's chamber. This design is intended to improve efficiency in multi-material printing.
Comparison to Existing Models
The H3C is a new addition to Bambu Lab's H-line of flagship printers, which includes models like the H2S, H2D, and H2C. It shares similarities with the H2C, a 7-tool induction-heated "nozzle swapper" that also uses a motorized Vortex rack for tool storage. The H2C has a build volume of 330 x 320 x 325mm, suggesting the H3C may have a comparable size.
Design and Visibility Improvements
A teaser video shows the tool rack retracting, indicating that stored tool heads will not obstruct the build plate. This design choice aims to improve visibility during printing, addressing a common issue found in some other tool changer systems where the tool rack can impede the view of the print bed.
Multi-tasking Capabilities
The H-line of printers has been positioned as home manufacturing hubs. While specific multitasking features for the H3C are not fully disclosed, Bambu Lab has previously explored integrating functions beyond 3D printing, such as laser modules in the H2D and blade cutting/embossing tools in the A2L. This suggests a continued interest in versatile machine capabilities for the H3C.
Updates
- H3C supports 2.85mm filament.
- H3C has an extra-large build volume.
- H3C uses "Swaptek" tools with dedicated filament paths.
- H3C includes hardened steel nozzles.
- H3C is over four feet tall.
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How outlets covered it
Bambu Lab released the H3C 3D printer, a nine-tool system that supports multiple materials, nozzle sizes, and 2.85mm filament. This printer is Bambu's fastest multicolor 3D printer and features quick nozzle swaps and a large build volume.
Bambu Lab will release the H3C 3D printer on November 3rd, featuring a 9-tool changer system. This new model is part of the H-line of flagship printers and aims to offer faster color switching and less material waste compared to previous systems.