Bambu Lab launches H2C 3D printer in Australia

Bambu Lab launches H2C 3D printer in Australia, the most advanced multi-material desktop 3D printer yet

Bambu Lab launched the H2C 3D printer in Australia, setting a new benchmark in multi-material desktop 3D printing. The H2C represents the culmination of three years of research and development on a system that merges engineering-grade precision, automation, and reliability with consumer-oriented simplicity and a maker’s mindset.

Built around the Vortek Hotend Change System, which supports six interchangeable hotends, the H2C enables printing with up to 24 filaments simultaneously while minimising purge waste for superior material efficiency. When printing with seven or fewer filaments, purge cleaning can be eliminated entirely.

But the H2C is much more than a multi-colour or multi-material 3D printer, it delivers industrial-grade performance within the familiar, consumer-friendly ecosystem makers already know.

“From multi-colour printing to engineering-grade materials, the H2C is designed to deliver reliability and creative freedom in equal measure,” said Xuming Wu, Sales Manager, ANZ, Bambu Lab. “For Australian makers, educators, designers and engineers, this unlocks an entirely new level of fast, clean and precise multi-material printing that simply works.”

Intelligent multi-material printing with almost no waste

The Vortek system allows for contactless, seconds-fast hotend changes with virtually no user involvement. Each hotend stores memory of its last-used filament, enabling the printer to automatically suggest the optimal setup for the next job—reducing errors, material waste and preparation time.

Thanks to this system, the H2C can print with up to seven colours or materials in a single job without purge cleaning. Combined with the AMS, this expands to 24 filaments with intelligent assignment to minimise waste.

Designed for creators who want to focus on creation

The H2C automates the majority of essential checks and calibrations:

Touchless calibration
Intelligent nozzle cleaning
Automatic filament assignment
Hotend memory
Pre-print plate scanning
Real-time extrusion monitoring via macro lens camera

An 8-second inductive heating system sharply reduces downtime between materials, while a PMSM servo extruder delivers up to 10 kg of extrusion force, maintaining stable performance even at high speeds.

Precision, reliability and fire-safe construction

To ensure long-term reliability, the H2C eliminates mechanical connectors that degrade over time, using high-frequency contactless communication for temperature control and data transfer. Tool changes achieve micrometre-level accuracy, enabling consistent results across long, complex builds.

Movement accuracy below 50 micrometres, automatic nozzle calibration and a fully flame-retardant chamber contribute to the printer’s reliability and safety which is critical for engineering and high-temperature materials.

Built for creators, engineers and professionals

Whether for prototyping, cosplay, design studios, R&D teams or advanced hobbyists, the H2C introduces a new standard for reliable, multi-material 3D printing in Australia. Its enclosed chamber, adaptive airflow system and integrated filtration ensure stability and cleaner air—critical for high-temperature and engineering-grade materials.

“This release is a major step forward not just in features, but in the overall experience,” added Xuming Wu. “Every part of the H2C is engineered so creators don’t have to think about the printer because everything just works.”

Availability & Pricing in Australia

The Bambu Lab H2C is available in Australia from November 18 at Bambu Lab web store and through other authorized resellers with pricing starting from $3,699 AUD.

Bambu Lab offers a wide range of desktop 3D printers across different customer segments. The A/P Series, starting at AUD 329, will be available in select Officeworks, Harvey Norman, and JB Hi-Fi stores from the first week of December.

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Bambu Lab launches H2C 3D printer in Australia