Bambu Lab launches H3C tool changer printer with nine-material support

Bambu Lab has released the H3C, a multi-material 3D printer featuring a dedicated nine-tool Swaptek tool-changing system. Starting at $2,499 or £2,199 for the AMS Combo on November 3, 2026, the machine includes the printer, nine PrintTools, and a top-mounted AMS 3H module. It retains the 330 × 320 × 325 mm build volume of its predecessor, the H2C, while shifting away from the older Vortek hotend-swapping mechanism. [1][2]

The machine introduces several technical upgrades, including support for thicker 2.85 mm filament through one included tool to better accommodate squishy materials like 75A TPU, while the other eight tools handle standard 1.75 mm filament. Users can also mix nozzle diameters within the same print, utilizing smaller sizes for outer details and wider nozzles for interior infill. The towering nine-spool AMS 3H feeder adds integrated drying up to 85°C across two dedicated slots, alongside direct bypass ports designed for flexible filaments. [1][2]

Bambu Lab is aiming the towering, 36-kilogram-plus unit at businesses and serious enthusiasts facing complex multi-material tasks. Reviewers noted a steep learning curve and substantial height that prompted Bambu Lab to offer rolling cart bundles starting at $2,799, placing the printer in direct competition with rival multi-material systems like the Original Prusa CORE One INDX. [1][2]