The Top Dual Extruder 3D Printers on the Market

Often FDM 3D printers are associated with a single extrusion head, also called an extruder, which melts and then deposits the filament on the printing plate layer-by-layer. However, increasingly, it is possible to find FDM machines that come equipped with two extruders (or sometimes even more). This allows users the possibility to print with more than one material (especially important for those that wish to use support materials) or multiple colours. But how do you know which dual extruder FDM machine is right for you? For 2023, we have decided to update our list of some of the top dual extruder, desktop FDM 3D printers, sorted by price, to give you a better understanding of their characteristics and features.

The INDUSTRY F421 From 3DGence

The INDUSTRY F421 from 3DGence is a high-performance industrial 3D printer with two extrusion heads, a print volume of 380 x 380 x 420 mm and a print speed of up to 400 mm/s. It is compatible with a wide choice of engineering materials such as ULTEM 9085, PEEK, PEKK, VICTREX AM™ 200, PLA, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, LEXAN and soluble support materials. It can accommodate a 1.75 mm diameter filament and features a chamber heated to a maximum of 195°C. Moreoever, the plate heats to a maximum of 180°C and the extruders to 500°C. Specific printing modules are available and can be used to adapt to different applications and printing profiles. The 3D printer is compatible with 3DGence SLICER 4.0 and 3DGence CLOUD. Additional accessories include an advanced filter unit, an uninterruptible power supply unit and a signal mast. 3DGence’s INDUSTRY F421 is suitable for both production and prototyping, though the final price is set somewhere near $50,000.

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The Factory 2.0 NET From OMNI3D, an Industrial Dual Extruder 3D Printer

If you have not already heard of Polish manufacturer OMNI3D, you probably will soon. The company is known for its XXL, highly-precise industrial 3D printers, including its largest offering, the Factory 2.0 Net. The printer has a build size of 500×500×570mm. Moreover, as you can expect it has a number of features that make it perfect for industrial 3D printing, including a closed chamber (going up to 70˚C) and a heated platform (with a maximum temperature of 150˚C). Furthermore, the printer includes OMNI3D Air Circulation & OMNI3D Cooling System which regulate the chamber and print bed, allowing for a constant temperature throughout printing. And of course, it is also included in the ranking for its dual extruders, a common benefit for industrial printing as it allows for multiple materials including the use of specific support material. These dual extruders also have an additional feature, they are capable of lifting when inactive, thus reducing the chance of printing failures, something that is augmented by OMNI3D’s Filament Flow Control™ which gives users full control over filament control, ensuring precision and dimensional accuracy.