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Bambu Lab X2D: New technology and two nozzles

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Mechanical nozzle change without additional weight

The most striking thing about the X2D is the new dual extrusion system. What's special here is that Bambu Lab has managed to make a mechanical nozzle change without adding an extra motor to the print head itself.

The left nozzle runs with a classic direct drive setup as we know it, while the right nozzle runs via a Bowden system with the motor located at the back of the printer. In practice, this means that you can use one nozzle for the model itself and the other for support material that is easy to peel off. This removes a lot of the post-processing that can normally take oceans of time and leave unsightly marks on the print. According to Bambu Lab, the mechanism has been tested for over a million changes without any problems.

Intelligent monitoring and servo motors

The X2D has inherited some of the technology from the H-series. This means, among other things, that the printer itself calibrates the flow before each print, without you having to lift a finger.

A new PMSM servo motor monitors the resistance in the extruder 20,000 times per second. It's a pretty cool feature that allows the printer to detect if the filament is about to jam before it ruins the entire print. It's worth noting, however, that this advanced monitoring is only available on the primary nozzle (direct extruder).

Active heating in the cabinet

The thermal management has also been upgraded. The printer has two settings: "Cool Mode", which simply provides fresh air for PLA printing, and "Heat Mode", which can actively heat the cabinet up to 65°C.

Combined with a nozzle temperature of up to 300°C, this means that you can now print more demanding materials such as ABS, ASA and Nylon with significantly less risk of the items warping.

Part of the familiar ecosystem

As always with Bambu Lab, it's not just about the hardware, it's about the whole package. X2D fits right into their existing ecosystem with Bambu Studio and MakerWorld.

The idea is still that the machine should work straight out of the box, and that the distance from idea to finished item should be as short as possible. This is where Bambu Lab has really gained ground, they have removed the little annoyances that you often struggle with from other manufacturers.

Technical specifications:

• Build volume: 256 × 256 × 260 mm (235.5 mm in width when both nozzles are used).
• Temperature: Nozzle up to 300°C / Housing up to 65°C.
• Air filtration: Three-stage system with HEPA and activated carbon.
• Sensors: 31 different sensors monitor everything from heat to security.
• Noise level: Below 50 dB in silent mode.

On paper, the X2D looks like a solid upgrade for those who need to print more complex items with support material or technical filaments without it becoming cumbersome.

Prices and availability

The new Bambu Lab X2D is priced at €629 for the stand alone version while the Combo version with an included AMS is priced at €849. The Bambu Lab X2D is available in the Bambu Lab online store now.