Bambu Lab Confirms November 3 Sale for Its Nine-Tool Printer
The H3C printer will become available for purchase in early November with a configuration designed to swap print heads automatically.
By Jian Chen ·
Bambu Lab has officially announced that its new 3D printer, the H3C, will go on sale on November 3. The company has released a brief teaser video that provides a glimpse of the machine's internal mechanism. The clip displays a storage system located inside the printer's chamber designed to hold nine separate tools. This setup allows the device to switch between different print heads automatically during operation.
This machine is part of the company's H-line series, which already includes the H2S, H2D, and H2C models. The H3C is most closely related to the H2C. That particular model features seven tools and induction-heated technology to swap nozzles. It also utilizes a motorized Vortex rack to store the tools that are not currently in use. The H2C is classified as one of the larger machines in the lineup, offering a build volume of 330 x 320 x 325mm.
Tool-changing systems are generally viewed as the future direction for the 3D printing industry. They are capable of swapping colors much faster than the AMS system currently used by Bambu Lab. Additionally, these systems produce significantly less waste during the printing process. While the H3C is a new addition, most of its specific technical specifications have not yet been released to the public.
The 11-second teaser shows a tool rack lowering into position. Because the unused tool heads are stored above the build plate, they do not obstruct the view of the first layer being printed. This design choice appears to address visibility issues found in other systems where users must look through a rack to see the print bed. The video also shows nine colorful Bowden tools arching over the top of the printer. This detail contradicts some online speculation that suggested a different tool count.
There has been significant discussion online regarding the H3C. Several content creators have analyzed leaked information to guess the printer's capabilities. Bambu Lab has not disclosed how the spools of filament are managed, though the setup is described as a very Bambu sort of design. The H2 line has been promoted as a home manufacturing hub, and the company has previously expressed interest in building multitasking machines capable of doing more than just 3D printing.
The printer has a few surprises that have yet to be revealed. Full details regarding the machine are expected when the printer launches on November 3.
Source: Tom's Hardware
