Multi-Material Printing with Less Waste
The Vortek System uses up to six interchangeable induction-heated hotends to achieve true multi-material printing with significantly reduced purge waste compared to single-nozzle systems. The hotend swap mechanism eliminates purge flushing during filament changes (H2C under 7 filaments), saving both material and time.
Fast and Precise Induction Heating
The Vortek Induction Hotend rapidly heats the nozzle to printing temperature in approximately 8 seconds (PLA). This fast response shortens color-change transitions and further reduces purge waste. Integrated overheat, overvoltage, short-circuit, and open-circuit protection ensure reliable performance during continuous multi-material workflows.
Reliable Contactless Connection
Instead of contact-based metal pins—which can oxidize and degrade over time—the Vortek System employs a contactless, high-frequency power and signal interface. This delivers a stable, long-lasting connection for accurate temperature control and synchronized hotend operation.
Heatsink Overheat Monitoring
Dual temperature sensors monitor both nozzle and heatsink temperatures in real time. When heatsink temperature exceeds safe limits, the system automatically increases cooling to prevent heat creep and reduce the risk of clogging.
Intelligent Multi-Hotend Management
Each Vortek Hotend stores its filament information locally, ensuring correct material mapping and preventing loading errors. When printing with more than seven filament types, the system intelligently optimizes hotend mapping to minimize purge waste and improve overall efficiency.
Real High-Flow, Real Time Saved
| H2C Max Volumetric Speed |
| Induction Stainless Steel Nozzle (0.2mm) | 2 mm³/s |
| Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.4mm) | 25 mm³/s |
| Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.6mm) | 30 mm³/s |
| Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.8mm) | 30 mm³/s |
| High Flow Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.4mm) | 40 mm³/s |
| High Flow Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.6mm) | 40 mm³/s |
| High Flow Induction Hardened Steel Nozzle (0.8mm) | 40 mm³/s |
*Tested with Bambu PLA Basic.
Filament Compatibility
| Filament | Induction 0.2 mm
Stainless Steel | Induction 0.4 mm
Hardened Steel | Induction 0.6 mm
Hardened Steel | Induction 0.8 mm
Hardened Steel | Induction 0.4 mm High Flow
Hardened Steel | Induction 0.6 mm High Flow
Hardened Steel | Induction 0.8 mm High Flow
Hardened Steel |
| PLA Basic | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Matte | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Lite | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Basic Gradient | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Silk+ | √ | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| PLA Silk Dual Color | √ | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| PLA Silk | √ | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| PLA Metal | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Marble | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Sparkle | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Wood | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Galaxy | Not recommended | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Glow | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA Translucent | Not recommended | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA tough+ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PLA-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PLA Aero | X | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| PETG HF | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PETG Basic | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PETG Translucent | Not recommended | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PETG-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| ABS | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| ABS-GF | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| ASA | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| ASA Aero | X | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| ASA-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PC | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PC FR | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| TPU for AMS | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| TPU 95A HF | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| TPU 85A | X | X | √ | √ | X | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| TPU 90A | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | Not recommended | Not recommended |
| PAHT-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PET-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PA6-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PA6-GF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PPA-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| PPS-CF | X | √ | √ | √ | Not recommended | √ | √ |
| Support for ABS | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Support for PLA/PETG | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Support for PA/PET | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| Support for PLA (New Version) | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
| PVA | X | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ | √ |
Learn more about filament compatibility on Bambu Lab Wiki.
1. If you print only single-color filament, we recommend using the Fixed Hotend (Induction Hotend) for printing.
2. If you need multi-color printing with the AMS, connect the AMS to the right-side Fixed Hotend.
3. If you want to use the second hotend for support-material printing, we recommend using the Liftable Hotend.
4. TPU85A is only supported on the right-side Fixed Hotend. TPU95AHF/90A is expected to be supported on the left-side Liftable Hotend starting from firmware version U2.
5. PET-CF / PPA-CF / PPS-CF are supported only on the left-side Liftable Hotend.
6. CF/GF-reinforced filaments are not compatible with stainless steel nozzles.
Compatibility
H2C and H2C Laser
Product Specifications
| Max. Printing Temp. | 350 ℃ | Length | 56.2 mm |
| Packaging Weight | 0.015 kg | Packaging Size | 60*60*30 mm |
