AMS-assisted hotend changers

A hot end changer paired with an automatic material system. The AMS handles filament, so the tool only carries the heat break and nozzle.

Pros

• Filament handling and tool changing stay separate problems.
• Cheap tools.
• Aesthetically pleasing — easier to put a low lid on.

Cons

• Depends on the AMS to feed and retract reliably.
• Load time on every material change.
• Mechanically complex swapping mechanism.
• Requires purchasing an AMS.

Systems