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Sovol M1D: Open-Source 3D Printer Swaps 7 Toolheads in 5 Seconds
Sovol's M1D is the first open-source IDEX 3D printer with an integrated tool-changer, featuring seven toolheads that swap in five seconds. It has two fully independent nozzles and a 300x300x350mm build volume. The design aims for fast, zero-waste multi-color printing.
Meridian48 take
While the tool-changer is novel, the real test is whether the open-source ecosystem and print quality justify the complexity over simpler multi-material systems.
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New open source printer has 7 toolheads that swap in 5 seconds for fast, zero-waste multi-color 3D printing — Sovol M1D 3D printer is the first open-source IDEX design with an integrated tool-changer →
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