How Low Can It Go? $249 Tool-Changing 3D Printer on Kickstarter: InfiMech MX & MX Pro
How inexpensive can a tool-changing 3D printer get? InfiMech is launching its MX series on Kickstarter, offering a six-toolhead 3D printer starting at just $249 and an eight-toolhead model with an enclosed, actively heated chamber starting at $499. These prices are exceptionally low compared to other multi-toolhead 3D printers currently on the market.
The InfiMech MX Series Kickstarter campaign officially launches on November 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time (EST), or 7:00 AM Pacific Time (PST). The lowest VIP prices are available in limited quantities, so interested buyers should review the VIP reservation requirements before the campaign begins.
Aurora Tech Channel will release its in-depth MX Pro testing and review video on November 10 at 7:00 AM EST (4:00 AM PST), three hours before the Kickstarter campaign begins. The review includes extensive multicolor and multimaterial printing tests, tool-changing performance comparisons, print quality benchmarks, and an evaluation of the printer's pros and cons. The video link will be added to this news article once it becomes available.
Two Models: MX and MX Pro
The smaller InfiMech MX features six independent toolheads, a 220 × 220 × 220 mm build volume, a maximum nozzle temperature of 310°C, and a maximum advertised printing speed of 600 mm/s. It uses an open-frame design and open-loop stepper motors.
The larger InfiMech MX Pro features eight independent toolheads, a 300 × 300 × 300 mm build volume, a maximum nozzle temperature of 350°C, and a maximum advertised printing speed of 800 mm/s. It also includes closed-loop stepper motors, a fully enclosed chamber with active heating up to 65°C, an AI monitoring camera, and HEPA and activated carbon air filtration.
Both models feature an 8 mm thick cast aluminum heated bed with a maximum temperature of 110°C, an impressive specification for printers in this price range.
Induction-Heated Toolheads
Unlike conventional tool-changing systems, the MX series uses induction heating for its nozzles. Each toolhead has an independent filament path, eliminating the need for repeated filament loading, unloading, and flushing associated with traditional single-nozzle multicolor systems.
In Aurora Tech Channel testing of the MX Pro prototype, the mechanical tool change took approximately 7 seconds, followed by another 10–12 seconds of nozzle heating. The complete tool change typically required around 18–20 seconds.
Despite the additional heating time, the tool-changing mechanism proved reliable during testing. Across nearly 4,000 tool changes, including a 29-hour multicolor print with more than 1,300 color changes, no failed tool changes were observed.
VIP Kickstarter Pricing and US Shipping
The lowest advertised prices are available in limited quantities:
- InfiMech MX: $249 VIP price + $60 US shipping = $309 total.
- InfiMech MX Pro: $499 VIP price + $130 US shipping = $629 total.
To qualify for the lowest VIP pricing, interested buyers must follow the reservation instructions linked from the Kickstarter campaign and pay a $5 VIP deposit on the InfiMech website. The deposit is part of the VIP reservation process, not a replacement for the Kickstarter pledge. VIP quantities are limited, and buyers should carefully review the reservation terms, deposit treatment, and final pledge amount before paying.
Shipping costs vary by country. The $60 and $130 shipping charges above apply to the United States. International buyers should check the Kickstarter campaign for their applicable shipping costs and any additional taxes or import charges.
Important: Understand the Risks of Kickstarter
Backing a Kickstarter project is not the same as purchasing an in-stock product that is ready to ship. Backers generally pay upfront and may need to wait several months before receiving their machines. Production delays, changes to specifications, and even failure to deliver are possible.
Although many Kickstarter projects have succeeded, others have failed. The MX Pro tested by Aurora Tech Channel was a prototype, and several firmware, filament-loading, and slicer features still needed improvement. There is no guarantee that every issue will be resolved or that the final production machines will perform exactly like the prototype.
These exceptionally low prices may make the MX series attractive, but potential backers should research the company, understand the risks, and decide whether the possible savings justify the uncertainty.
Visit the Kickstarter campaign to review the current pricing, VIP reservation instructions, shipping costs, and project details.