Multi-Material Printing with Minimal Purge Waste

Traditional single-nozzle multi-material printing requires frequent purging to clear old filament during colour changes. The Vortek system replaces this entirely with intelligent hotend swapping — eliminating purge towers, reducing waste and delivering faster, cleaner multi-material prints.

Fully Automatic Filament Change

The Vortek system works seamlessly with the AMS (Automatic Material System), automating every filament change. No manual loading, unloading or cutting — the toolhead never needs to be touched. Filament management becomes completely hands-free, improving consistency and reducing downtime.

Always Delivering the Most Efficient Combination

Each Vortek hotend stores its own filament information, allowing the printer to always pair the correct hotend with the correct filament. When printing more than seven materials, the system automatically calculates the optimal arrangement to minimise purge waste and maximise efficiency — even on the most complex multi-colour jobs.

Small Form Factor, More Filaments

Vortek’s compact vertical hotend array boosts material capacity without increasing printer size. Store up to seven dedicated materials inside the toolhead and expand even further with the AMS — all in the same desktop footprint.

8-Second Induction Heating

Each Vortek hotend uses high-efficiency induction heating to reach temperature in just eight seconds. Filament swaps happen almost instantly, keeping multi-material prints fast, smooth, and uninterrupted.

Contactless Design for Reliability

Vortek’s magnetic docking system swaps hotends without physical electrical contacts. With no wear-prone connectors, the system is more reliable, more consistent, and built for demanding multi-material workloads.

Unlimited Colours, Unlimited Creativity

With up to seven dedicated hotends — and up to 24 colours when paired with the AMS — your palette is no longer limited by how many nozzles you have. Create vibrant, multi-colour prints with minimal purge waste.

Enclosed for High-Performance Printing

Vortek’s enclosed, thermally isolated hotend bay maintains stable working conditions — protecting against heat loss and ensuring consistent extrusion, even during long or high-temperature jobs.

Fully Automatic Nozzle Offset Calibration

Every time a hotend is swapped, the H2C automatically recalibrates its nozzle offset. No manual tweaking, no uneven layers — just perfect alignment across all materials, every time.

Dedicated Hotends for Specific Filaments

Each hotend stores its own filament profile and usage data. Abrasive, flexible, high-temp and general-purpose filaments all get their own dedicated pathway — eliminating cross-contamination and maximizing performance.

High‑Temperature 350 °C Hotend

Push the limits with engineering‑grade filaments. From PLA and PETG to PC and PPA, the 350 °C hotend unlocks a broad material range. Combined with closed‑loop fan control and precise thermal regulation, it delivers consistent flow and optimal extrusion—so parts achieve the strength, heat resistance and surface quality your projects demand.

Actively Heated 65 °C Chamber

Print larger, more demanding parts with confidence. The actively heated 65 °C chamber stabilizes internal temperatures to minimize warping, improve interlayer adhesion and enhance dimensional accuracy. High‑performance polymers become easier to tame, yielding strong, reliable components that hold their shape from first layer to finished part.

Even Surfaces, Crisp Edges

The H2C pairs the sensing capability of its servo‑driven extruder with high‑resolution sensors at the nozzle to precisely manage flow. By inferring nozzle pressure and auto‑calibrating pressure advance for each filament, it reduces over‑extrusion at corners, tightens line‑width control and delivers smoother walls with razor‑sharp edges.

Precision in Motion

With Active Vibration Compensation, the H2C continuously detects and counteracts micro‑vibrations and resonance in real time. This intelligent control maintains accuracy even at higher speeds, delivering smooth surfaces, sharp details and premium print quality without sacrificing throughput.

AI‑Powered Vision System

The H2C vision system uses AI‑driven real‑time monitoring to detect clumping, spaghetti or purge chute jams as they occur—stopping failures before they escalate. Beyond reliability, it unlocks advanced capabilities like live spatial alignment for precise laser and cutting calibration and Vision Encoder technology for enhanced positional accuracy across every print.

Intelligent Filament Monitoring

Filament‑path sensors work in unison to monitor feeding speed and position, detect filament tangles and grinding risks, track filament mileage and spool usage and ensure tool readiness across the AMS, buffer, cutter and feeding paths, making sure every tool is in place and every move is under control.

Thermal Control Systems

Five NTC temperature sensors are strategically positioned across the nozzle, heatbed and chamber to deliver precise thermal feedback. Working in tandem with integrated airflow sensors, the system continuously monitors and adjusts internal conditions in real time—stabilizing temperatures, optimizing circulation and ensuring the ideal environment for every material and print.

Comprehensive Safety System

The H2C is equipped with multiple flame sensors, front‑door and top‑cover sensors, and an emergency stop button to ensure maximum protection. This integrated system detects potential fire risks, verifies enclosure alignment and provides instant shutdown capability—safeguarding both your projects and your workspace at all times.

High‑Temp Printing

Chamber sealed. Internal air recirculates through the air filter and the heater to stabilize high‑temp conditions. Print large engineering parts without warping.

Low‑Temp Printing

Top vent opens to bring in cool air while maintaining a filtered exhaust. Print PLA and PETG without opening the door, and handle overhangs and bridging with ease.

Laser Cutting/Engraving

Top vent and filter switch flap open. Fumes are channelled efficiently to the ventilation system, keeping your workspace safe and clean.

Quick‑Swap Nozzle

Swap nozzles in seconds, no tools, no hassle. Whether you're switching to a high‑flow hotend or a different nozzle size, the redesigned hotend makes it easy and intuitive, even for first‑time users.

Quiet by Design

With Active Motor Noise Canceling and specialized air‑duct noise‑reduction technology, the H2C operates below 50 dB. Print overnight or in shared spaces without disrupting your environment.

All‑Metal, Die‑Cast Body

The integrated die‑cast aluminum alloy chassis delivers a sturdy, stable structure that provides a rigid foundation for high‑speed, multi‑material printing while minimizing accuracy loss caused by micro‑twisting.

Bambu Lab H2C

Bambu Lab AMS 2 Pro

Textured PEI Build Plate

Spool Holder

Accessory Box

4-in-1 PTFE Adapter II

2 × 0.4 mm Hardened Steel Hotend

1 × 0.6 mm Induction Hotend

1 × 0.2 mm Induction Hotend

4 × 0.4 mm Induction Hotend