Bambu Lab H3C: Nine-Tool 3D Printer Switches Filament in 6 Seconds
Austin, Texas – November 03, 2026 -- Bambu Lab's new H3C desktop 3D printer keeps nine print tools loaded and pre-heated, so it can change materials in under 6 seconds. It goes on sale today at the Bambu Lab Official Store for US$2,499 (excluding tax, shipping included) or €2,499 in the EU (including tax), in the AMS Combo.
Nine tools replace the load-and-unload routine
The H3C is the company's first third-generation printer and its first built around a dedicated tool-changer. Each of the nine tools in the Swaptek system has its own filament path and heating element. Reading the upcoming G-code, the printer starts heating the next nozzle while the current tool finishes its segment. A short priming sequence then brings the new filament back to the model with minimal waste.