Bondtech and Prusa Launch Kit to Convert the CoreOne into a Multi-Tool Printer
The strategic alliance between Bondtech and Prusa Research has materialized a new innovative product: an upgrade kit that redefines the capabilities of the CoreOne printer. This module transforms it into a multi-tool additive manufacturing system, allowing an unprecedented level of versatility in its category. 🚀
A Quantum Leap in Printing Versatility
The core of this transformation is an automated tool change system (Tool Changer) that operates at high speed and exceptional precision. Each print head functions as a completely autonomous unit, integrating its own Bondtech extruder, hotend, and bed leveling sensor. This independent architecture solves chronic purging and cross-contamination issues, ensuring that each filament transition is clean, fast, and does not compromise the quality of the part in production.
Key features of the tool change system:- Up to eight independent tools: Allows simultaneous or sequential use of eight different materials, ideal for soluble supports or property combinations.
- Static heated bed: The base does not move during printing, resulting in greater dimensional precision, especially critical for large-volume parts.
- Integrated complexity management: Leverages the original CoreOne's electronics and robust structure to handle multi-tool operation without compromises.
This upgrade positions the CoreOne as an accessible industrial solution, closing the gap between the desktop and the factory.
Compatibility and a Future of Expanded Possibilities
Designed specifically for the CoreOne platform, this kit not only expands the range of compatible plastic materials—from standard PLA to advanced technical filaments—but also lays the foundation for an ecosystem of specialized tools. The door is open for future heads dedicated to tasks like CNC milling or dispensing conductive pastes, expanding the concept of "3D printing" toward comprehensive digital manufacturing.
Target audience and applications:- Workshops and prototyping: For users requiring maximum flexibility and reduced changeover times in complex processes.
- Advanced enthusiasts: Offers an unlimited field of experimentation with composites and multi-material geometries.
- Education and research: Facilitates work with multiple materials on a single machine, optimizing space and cost.
The New Dilemma of the Digital Creator
With this installed capability, the initial challenge for the user will no longer be technical setup, which the system simplifies, but a more creative and complex decision: selecting which combination of eight colors or materials to load into the machine to bring their projects to life. This update represents a paradigm shift, taking customization and industrial capability to a new level within the realm of desktop additive manufacturing. 🎨