H2D incorporates dual nozzles, laser engraving, cutting and pen drawing.
The Chinese desktop 3D printer manufacturer, Bambu Lab, has just announced the launch of it’s latest flagship product: the Bambu Lab H2D, an all-in-one 3D printer that combines fused filament fabrication (FFF) with laser cutting, laser engraving and a host of other features.
According to the company, the H2D use a combination of overhead and toolhead cameras to maintain 0.3mm positioning accuracy, with a machine vision encoder that provides 50µm motion accuracy across the entire build volume. The dual-nozzle 3D printer head incorporates a hotend capable of 350˚C while the 350x250x235mm3 build volume can be heat to 65˚C, making it suitable for some engineering-grade plastics, including carbon- or glass-fiber reinforced materials.
The extruder uses a permanent magnet brushless servo motor to control torque, speed and position, as well as real-time monitoring of extrusion pressure and automatic detection of partial nozzle clogs. In addition, Bambu Labs claims that its proprietary dual-nozzle calibration technology automatically handles the X/Y offset calibration between nozzles while an “AI-backed” macro lens camera monitors the extrusion tip for material accumulation, filament deviations and extrusion failures.
The optional Automatic Material System (AMS) comes in two versions: AMS 2 Pro includes a drying function and electromagnetic vents to switch between drying and storage mode; AMS HT is designed for engineering filaments with a max drying temperatures of 85˚C and a filament bypass path designed to reduce feed resistance for fiber-reinforced rigid filaments and soft TPU.
For laser cutting and engraving, the H2D can be fitted with a 10W or 40W laser module along with an air assist pump for cooling, laser-safe windows, five flame sensors, “AI camera fire detection” capabilities and an emergency stop button.
The base model H2D, which includes a build plate, spool holder and accessory box is $1,899 while the H2D AMS Combo, which includes the AMS 2 Pro, is $2,199. Adding the 10W or 40W laser modules and their associated safety accessories adds $600 or $1,300, respectively, to the H2D AMS Combo’s price tag.
“The H2D represents the culmination of our vision to fundamentally transform how designers, engineers, and makers approach personal manufacturing,” said Bambu Lab CEO, Ye Tao. “We’ve built the H2D with the goal to excel at every capability it offers, eliminating the traditional ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ compromise that has plagued this product category.”
