--- title: Sovol M1D hybrid IDEX 3D printer features 6... description: Sovol has launched the M1D, an open-source IDEX 3D printer featuring a patented automatic tool changer that supports up to seven independently heated toolheads... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/sovol-m1d-hybrid-idex-3d-printer-features-6-interchangeable-toolheads-for-multi-color-and-multi-mate-ea7sflp3v twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Sovol M1D hybrid IDEX 3D printer features 6 interchangeable toolheads for multi-color and multi-material prints (Crowdfunding) | daily.dev og:description: Sovol has launched the M1D, an open-source IDEX 3D printer featuring a patented automatic tool changer that supports up to seven independently heated toolheads... og:url: https://daily.dev/posts/sovol-m1d-hybrid-idex-3d-printer-features-6-interchangeable-toolheads-for-multi-color-and-multi-mate-ea7sflp3v og:image: https://api.daily.dev/og/posts/Ea7sFLP3V.png og:image:alt: Sovol M1D hybrid IDEX 3D printer features 6 interchangeable toolheads for multi-color and multi-material prints (Crowdfunding) og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 630 og:locale: en --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://daily.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Sovol M1D hybrid IDEX 3D printer features 6 interchangeable toolheads for multi-color and multi-material prints (Crowdfunding) **[CNX Software](https://daily.dev/sources/cnx-software)** · 4 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Sovol has launched the M1D, an open-source IDEX 3D printer featuring a patented automatic tool changer that supports up to seven independently heated toolheads (one fixed, six swappable) with ~5-second swap times. It comes in two variants: the open-frame M1D Essential and the enclosed M1D Advanced with active chamber heating up to 60°C. Key specs include a 300×300×350mm build volume, 600mm/s max travel speed, 10,000mm/s² acceleration, dual-camera auto calibration, AI print monitoring, and OrcaSlicer software support. The printer supports multi-color and multi-material printing including water-soluble supports. Currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter with over $2.7M raised from 1,700+ backers, early bird pricing starts at ~$1,299 for Essential and ~$1,599 for Advanced, with deliveries expected November 2026. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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