Bambu Lab has introduced the H2C desktop 3D printer to the Australian market, targeting users seeking industrial-grade multi-material capabilities in a consumer-friendly device. The H2C is positioned for professionals, makers, engineers and educators with requirements for precision, automation and material versatility on the desktop.
Material flexibility
The H2C features the Vortek Hotend Change System, enabling use of up to 24 different filament types in a single job. The system supports six interchangeable hotends, and makes possible seven-material printing without any purge cleaning, effectively eliminating waste for smaller multi-material tasks. When expanding to the 24-filament maximum using the AMS (Automatic Material System), intelligent assignment further reduces material waste typically associated with multi-material 3D printing.
Process automation
The H2C provides automated features for both novice and advanced users aiming to minimise manual preparation. These include touchless calibration, intelligent nozzle cleaning and pre-print plate scanning. A macro lens camera enables real-time extrusion monitoring, while each hotend retains memory of its last-used filament, allowing the printer to suggest optimal starting configurations and reduce the risk of setup errors.
Performance metrics
The printer’s 8-second inductive heating system is designed to decrease turnaround times between material changes. It incorporates a permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM) servo extruder, delivering extrusion force up to 10kg, intended to maintain performance and stable output at high printing speeds.
Precision and reliability
Bambu Lab has removed mechanical connectors in favour of high-frequency, contactless communication for temperature management and data transfer. Tool changes are engineered to within micrometre-level accuracy. The chamber is constructed from flame-retardant materials and features an adaptive airflow and filtration system to maintain consistent internal conditions, specifically when printing with engineering-grade and high-temperature filaments.
Application scope
The H2C is aimed at a range of users-from prototyping and design studios to advanced hobbyists and R&D groups. The enclosed design and air filtration systems are intended to provide reliability and cleaner air, aligning with needs in education, professional design, and engineering applications.
“From multi-colour printing to engineering-grade materials, the H2C is designed to deliver reliability and creative freedom in equal measure,” said Xuming Wu, Sales Manager, ANZ, Bambu Lab.
The H2C desktop 3D printer is now available in Australia with pricing starting from AUD $3,699. Bambu Lab’s broader portfolio includes the A/P Series, available from AUD $329, through selected retail partners.
“This release is a major step forward not just in features, but in the overall experience. Every part of the H2C is engineered so creators don’t have to think about the printer because everything just works,” said Wu.