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Printers
Sovol Launches M1D: The First IDEX 3D Printer With a Built-In Tool Changer, From $1,199
Sovol's M1D fuses independent dual extrusion with a six-toolhead changer for up to seven purge-free colors, launching on Kickstarter from $1,199.
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Prusa MK4S vs AnkerMake M5C: Which Printer Fits You in 2026?
The MK4S and M5C both promise 500 mm/s, but they sit in different price classes and different realities: one is Prusa's flagship workhorse, the other a $399 speed bargain whose maker has left the FDM market. Here is how the two compare on specs, ecosystem, and long-term ownership.
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Prusa Ships the Standard INDX Conversion Kit, Firmware 6.6.1 Fixes Toolchanger Resets
Prusa's July update confirms the standard 8-tool INDX kit starts shipping by end of July, backed by firmware 6.6.1 fixes and waste-reduction numbers that dwarf a rival multicolor setup.
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Prusa Ships the First INDX Founder's Edition Units — And Firmware 6.6.1 Fixes the Growing Pains
Bondtech has begun shipping Founder's Edition INDX toolchangers as Prusa's 6.6.1 firmware squashes early bugs, setting up a direct price-and-waste showdown with Bambu Lab's H2C.
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Prusa's INDX Multi-Material Toolchanger: Founder's Edition Ships, Waste-Free Nozzle Swaps Detailed
Prusa's July update confirms Founder's Edition INDX units are shipping, with a 13mg-per-swap waste bin, inductive offset calibration, and CMYKW+RGB color-mixing detailed ahead of the full August rollout.
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Bondtech Opens Orders for INDX Development Kit, Bringing Tool-Changing to DIY Printers
Bondtech's INDX Development Kit, on sale since Friday, brings its wireless-induction tool-changing head to Klipper, Kalico, and RepRapFirmware machines instead of just Prusa's CORE One.
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Prusa's INDX Multi-Material System Starts Shipping: 30x Less Waste Than Rivals
Bondtech has begun shipping Prusa's INDX Founder's Edition toolchanger upgrade, which Prusa says cuts multi-color purge waste roughly 30x versus rival systems while supporting eight tools and a CMYKW+RGB workflow.
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Prusa XL Gets Its Most Ambitious Update Yet: Silicone Printing, Pick-and-Place, and a Lower Price
Prusa Research has significantly upgraded the XL platform with two new experimental toolheads, a price reduction, and the end of the semi-assembled option — signaling that the machine is maturing from a niche workhorse into a genuine production tool.
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Prusa MINI+: The Case for a Smaller, Smarter Second Printer
At 180×180×180mm build volume, the MINI+ won't replace a full-size machine. But its compact footprint, consistent quality, and open-source firmware make it one of the most practical second printers available.
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Dual Extrusion FDM Explained: IDEX, Tool Changers, and Multi-Color vs Soluble Supports
Dual extrusion opens up soluble supports, true multi-color printing, and dual-material parts — but IDEX, tool changers, and shared-nozzle systems each make different tradeoffs. Here's what the options actually mean.
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Bambu Lab X1 Carbon in 2026: Still the Speed Benchmark or Showing Its Age?
Two years after its launch, the X1 Carbon remains Bambu Lab's flagship enclosed CoreXY. We assess where it still leads, where newer competitors have caught up, and who it's actually for in mid-2026.
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Bambu Lab vs Prusa in 2026: Ecosystem, Openness, and Who Each Brand Is For
Bambu Lab and Prusa dominate the enthusiast printer conversation but serve very different users. This comparison covers hardware, ecosystem philosophy, openness, support quality, and price to help you pick the right brand in 2026.
