InfiMech MX Series: Redefining Multi-Material 3D Printing with Isolated Toolheads & Minimal Waste

Multi-material 3D printing often forces makers to sacrifice massive amounts of filament, time, and reliability during material swaps. InfiMech is set to transform multicolor desktop manufacturing with the global debut of the MX Series, a high-efficiency modular platform featuring up to eight independent toolheads, completely isolated extrusion channels, and rapid induction nozzles. By keeping inactive nozzles in cold standby and reheating them to 200 °C in just eight seconds, the MX Series streamlines multi-material workflows while slashing unnecessary filament waste by up to 8x.

Now live on Kickstarter with Super Early Bird pricing starting from $299 (plus an exclusive $50 cashback for VIP reservation holders), the InfiMech MX Series delivers an unbeatable price-to-performance ratio, making industrial-grade multi-toolhead printing accessible to everyday creators and engineering teams alike.

Major MX Pro Upgrade: Sealed Enclosure & Auxiliary Feeder System

At the forefront of the new lineup, the flagship InfiMech MX Pro introduces a major hardware upgrade engineered specifically for demanding technical materials, in the form of dedicated Sealed Filament Enclosures integrated with a motorized Auxiliary Feeder with Buffer.

The sealed filament enclosures maintain stable, ultra-low humidity levels, creating an ideal storage environment for hygroscopic engineering materials. Working seamlessly in tandem, the motorized auxiliary feeder with buffer actively guides filament to the toolhead, drastically minimizing feeding drag and eliminating physical line resistance. This synchronized feeding architecture delivers flawless reliability when extruding flexible filaments down to 75A TPU, while providing smooth, unhindered delivery for rigid composite materials.

Confirmed Key Technical Innovations

Both machines in the MX Series incorporate dedicated engineering solutions designed for high speed, continuous printing stability, and exceptional output quality.

1. Active Anti-Blob Detection (Exclusive Feature)

To protect hardware during long, unattended prints, a dedicated optical sensor around the nozzle actively monitors filament buildup in real time. If abnormal curling or filament accumulation is detected, the printer automatically pauses and triggers an on-screen alert. This completely eliminates hot end damage and catastrophic failures, enabling genuine worry-free overnight printing.

2. High-Precision Closed-Loop XY Motors (MX Pro)

The MX Pro features closed-loop stepper motors on its X and Y axes. By continuously tracking printhead positioning, the system detects and recovers from step loss in real time – even under violent high-speed accelerations or external disturbances – preventing layer shifts and ensuring superior dimensional accuracy.

3. Less Waste Via Isolated Extrusion Channels

Unlike single-nozzle printers that require extensive, repetitive purging at every color change, each InfiMech toolhead features an isolated melt zone. Material remains loaded in its dedicated channel, virtually eliminating transition waste and reducing total filament waste by up to 8x.

4. Rapid Induction Heating With Cold Standby

Toolheads not actively depositing material rest in cold standby, completely eliminating oozing and material baking. Once called into action, the built-in rapid induction heater raises the nozzle from 30 °C to 200 °C in just eight seconds, cutting transition downtime and boosting print speeds on complex jobs by up to 80%.

5. NFC Temperature Sensing & Smart Tangle Detection

In place of fragile pogo pins that degrade over time, the MX Series adopts contactless NFC sensing to transmit toolhead status and temperature telemetry reliably. Additionally, smart spool monitoring identifies line tangles and abnormal feeding tension, pausing the job before feeding errors occur.

Real-World Multi-Material Applications

Because each toolhead operates through an independent, isolated channel, the MX Series effortlessly combines materials with drastically different thermal profiles in a single print job.

Makers can produce functional hybrid assemblies in a single run, such as rigid ABS housings fused directly with airtight 75A TPU gaskets, or pair standard PLA with clean-breakaway PETG interface layers. On the MX Pro, the heated chamber and motorized auxiliary feeder open the door to advanced engineering composites like carbon-fiber blends (PA-CF/PLA-CF) without layer warping or feeding jams.

Pricing, Launch Schedule & Formnext 2026 Demos

• Kickstarter Pre-Launch Countdown: Starts on November 5.
• Official Kickstarter Campaign Launch: Live now (launched Nov. 10)!
• Super Early Bird Backing: Starts at $299 ($50 cashback for VIP holders) for the InfiMech MX, and $549 ($50 cashback for VIP holders) for the InfiMech MX Pro.

For attendees visiting Frankfurt, InfiMech will be demonstrating both machines live at Formnext 2026 from November 17–20 (Hall 12.0, Booth E22).

For more details, visit the InfiMech MX Series Kickstarter page.