Infimech launches MX Pro FDM printer with eight independent print heads and tool changer on Kickstarter

Infimech, a hardware startup, has launched the MX Pro FDM/FFF printer on Kickstarter, featuring a tool changer system that accommodates up to eight independent print heads. The machine uses a smart offset calibration to align nozzles automatically, contactless induction heating for each hotend, and a closed-loop motor system. The build volume is 300 x 300 x 300 mm, with an actively heated chamber designed for technical materials. The company has not yet disclosed the campaign price or start date, but positions the MX Pro as a multi-material, low-waste alternative to single-nozzle filament-switching systems like Bambu Lab's AMS.

The MX Pro enters a competitive segment where multi-material FDM has been dominated by AMS-style systems that purge filament between color changes, generating significant waste. Infimech's tool changer approach, previously seen only in higher-priced platforms like the Prusa XL, targets users who need multi-material or multi-color prints without flushing material. This is a classic case of a smaller entrant attempting to democratize a premium feature set via crowdfunding, a pattern that has historically produced mixed results in AM hardware. The company's claims of contactless induction heating and adaptive switching extrusion are novel but unverified at this stage, and the lack of detailed technical documentation or independent benchmarks means the product's real-world reliability remains an open question.

For potential backers, the key risk is execution: tool changer systems introduce mechanical complexity in head alignment, tool parking, and firmware coordination that single-nozzle systems avoid. Infimech must demonstrate that the MX Pro's calibration and induction heating work reliably across repeated tool changes before the campaign closes. The company should publish print samples with measurable layer adhesion and dimensional accuracy data. Without that, the MX Pro remains a promising concept rather than a proven production tool.