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Bambu Lab Launches H3C: Technical Specifications and Pricing
The flagship printer adds a nine-tool Swaptek system, an airtight filament chamber and support for mixed-diameter materials, including TPU.
- On November 3, 2026, Bambu Lab introduced the H3C, its first third-generation desktop 3D printer, featuring a nine-tool Swaptek exchanger that swaps materials in six seconds and starting at $2,500.
- Designed to compete with systems like the Prusa INDX, the H3C integrates an AMS 3H filament management system that stores and automatically dries nine materials, addressing reliability gaps in previous multi-material printers.
- With toolhead speeds of 1,400 mm/s and 25,000 mm/s² acceleration, the H3C allows users to mix different nozzle sizes and filament diameters for enhanced printing flexibility across materials.
- Users can expand to 24-color printing by adding external AMS units, though soft TPU filament requires manual configuration and reconfiguration of filament feed paths, adding operational complexity.
- Anker, a $4 billion plug and power bank giant, is aggressively expanding in desktop manufacturing, while the H3C's $2,500 price point positions it specifically for business users seeking advanced multi-material capabilities.
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Bambu Lab Launches H3C: Technical Specifications and Pricing
Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Bambu Lab has launched the H3C, its first third-generation desktop 3D printer, priced at US$2,499. The printer is built around Swaptek, a nine-tool changer. Every tool stays loaded with filament and pre-heated, so the machine can switch materials in under six seconds. Bambu Lab calls the H3C the world’s first nine-tool…
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