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AMS-assisted nozzle changers

AMS-assisted nozzle changers

Only the nozzle is swapped. The heat break, fans and extruder all stay on the machine and the AMS feeds filament.

Pros

  • The smallest and cheapest thing to duplicate per tool.

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

Name Origin Max tools Change time (s) Total cost (USD) Url Notes
AtomForm Palette 300 Commercial printer 36 12 link by MOVA; 12 nozzles native / up to 36 colours with 6x RFD-6 AMS
Swapper3d (Bigbrain3d) Commercial toolhead 20 90 link