InfiMech MX 3D: Eight print heads, smart error detection and inductive hotend

3D printers with more than one print head are nothing new, but the InfiMech MX 3D, currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, features eight print heads, far more than the 4-5 print heads of the average multi-head 3D printer. These can be changed during the printing process, eliminating the need to cut filament when switching between filament types or colors. Of course, such a 3D printer is only advantageous in terms of material consumption and printing time when printing with multiple colors or filaments. According to the manufacturer, any discrepancies between the individual print nozzles regarding the approach position and the actual extrusion point are detected.

Beyond individual nozzle calibration, the printer also features smart functions. For example, it is designed to detect when the 3D model is stuck to the print head, preventing faulty print processes from continuing. It also detects stripping and, for instance, prints that are still on the build plate or have fallen over. It also recognizes when the filament runs out.

The hotend is heated inductively, not with a resistance heater, using a current-carrying coil, which is intended to enable particularly fast heating. Thee InfiMech MX 3D will be available in several model versions with a build volume of (up to) 300 x 300 x 300 millimeters and also with a heated chamber. No information on price or launch date is available, but interested supporters can sign up to receive updates. Those who don't want to wait are advised to take a look at similar models at Amazon, such as the Creality K2 Combo.