[kamranjon]

Does anyone know if there is another printer manufacturer that has an equivalent to the Bambu A1S with it's custom AMS system. I don't think people realize how good that printer and AMS system is (the AMS system for the X1C pales in comparison), and I'd love to support another company, but haven't really seen another bed slinger with the simple center-rotating AMS style system seen on the A1S AMS. For context I run a business where I sell 3d printed parts for old film cameras - and the A1S is a workhorse.

[aschla]

The upcoming Prusa support for INDX (by Bondtech) is going to be interesting, especially for business use cases where waste is a primary concern.

https://www.prusa3d.com/product/indx-conversion-kit-8-toolhe...

The main thing keeping me from making the multi-material jump is the waste. I have a couple Vorons and would love to be able to print with different materials at the same time, but the waste with the current solutions is so egregious.

[ryanobjc]

The multimaterial is going to be really interesting, combining TPU + PLA for example. Or TPU + PETG, who knows!

In addition to standard multi-color needs!

[starkparker]

I don't know what the A1S is (did you mean the A1 or the P1S?) but the Snapmaker U1 is on my wishlist. More expensive than either but eliminates the AMS waste by using multiple toolheads. Open firmware, most of Bambu's convenience features.

[kamranjon]

Sorry I meant the A1-Mini - but the regular A1 uses the same, superior AMS system as the mini from what I can tell.

[hnben]

i switched from bambu a1 combo to snapmaker u1 and i am very happy. I installed paxx12 custom firmware, and now i am even happier.