FELIX Food 1.6 - Switch Head

On order

Price

€10,026.42

Price excluding VAT. The VAT of the delivery country is added.

Business price (excl. VAT)

Request a quote

Product details

Package weight19.5 kg

Package dimensions60 x 50 x 65 cm

CategoriesFood printers

Description

The FELIX Food 1.6 Switch Head is the professional version of the FELIX Food range, designed for culinary 3D printing with two materials in the same product. Its two-syringe system and smart cam switching mechanism let you alternate or combine ingredients in a single print, from filled chocolate to plant-based products with simulated fat areas. With basic and premium heating heads, a generous working volume and built-in automation, it suits professional kitchens, R&D laboratories and advanced educational use.

Key features

Dual material printing: two independently controlled syringes to combine or alternate two ingredients
Cam switch mechanism that changes material in a few seconds with minimal impact on production time
Basic and premium heating heads for recipes with different temperature and viscosity needs, with heating up to 80 °C on the premium version
Flexible working volume: 195 x 195 x 170 mm in single mode and 120 x 195 x 170 mm in dual mode
Control of viscous pastes: volumetric dosing with a stepper motor, viscosities up to 1000 Pa·s and linear force up to 15 kg
Automation for repeatability: automatic plate leveling, layer control from 0.25 to 3.0 mm and a heated plate
Digital integration: USB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, a 5 inch touch screen with internal storage and a 2 MP camera for monitoring and documentation

Typical uses

Printing filled chocolate and other multi-ingredient confectionery
Plant-based product development with simulated fat areas
Recipe research in R&D laboratories
Teaching culinary 3D printing in advanced educational programmes

Technical specifications

Specification	Details
Technology	Volumetric dosing with a stepper motor, layer by layer deposition
Work volume	195 x 195 x 170 mm (single module), 120 x 195 x 170 mm (dual module)
Syringes	2 x 70 ml premium stainless steel or 2 x 100 ml basic medical plastic
Nozzles	Premium nozzles 0.5, 1, 2, 3 and 4 mm, maximum flow 30 cc per minute
Print speed	5 to 50 mm/s
Layer height	0.25 to 3.0 mm depending on the nozzle
Resolution	XY 50 µm, Z 25 µm
Viscosity	Up to 1000 Pa·s, linear force up to 15 kg
Plate	260 x 270 mm, automatic leveling
Plate heating	Up to 50 °C (basic), up to 80 °C (premium)
Noise	34 dB in operation
Power	250 W, 110 to 220 V single-phase, maximum 10 A
Connectivity	USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet
Interface	5 inch touch screen, internal storage of about 10 to 12.5 GB
Camera	2 MP integrated
Software	Simplify3D and Cura on Windows, macOS and Linux
File formats	STL, OBJ, X3D, 3MF
Dimensions and weight	430 x 500 x 700 mm, 14 kg
Shipping dimensions	780 x 530 x 250 mm
Operating conditions	15 to 40 °C, humidity 10 to 90 percent RH non-condensing
Certification	CE

Share:Facebook LinkedIn WhatsApp

Frequently asked questions

Can it print two ingredients in the same product?

Yes. Two independently controlled syringes and a cam switching mechanism let you alternate or combine two ingredients in one print, changing material in a few seconds.

How large is the working volume?

The volume is 195 x 195 x 170 mm in single mode and 120 x 195 x 170 mm in dual mode.

What syringes and nozzles are available?

Syringes are either 2 x 70 ml premium stainless steel or 2 x 100 ml basic medical plastic. Premium nozzles are 0.5, 1, 2, 3 and 4 mm with a maximum flow of 30 cc per minute.

Which slicing software and file formats can I use?

Simplify3D and Cura work on Windows, macOS and Linux, and the printer handles STL, OBJ, X3D and 3MF files.

Can I monitor my print remotely?

The printer has USB, Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity, a 5 inch touch screen and a 2 MP camera for monitoring and documentation.