The Ultimaker S5 is a professional grade 3D printer made for the industrial market. With a large build volume of 330 x 240 x 300 mm the printer is more than capable of handling any print job. The dual extrusion function of the printer allows it to create prints that use multiple different materials.

It is also able to make use of dissolvable supports which make it easy to remove supports from prints with overhangs. The printer is also very easy to use thanks to its user-intuitive interface and the robust software that comes with the printer. This makes it the perfect choice for both professionals and those who are just starting out with 3D printing.

Key Features:

•      Build volume: 330 x 240 x 300 mm.

•      Swappable print cores for different materials

•      Touchscreen interface

•      Compatible with a wide range of materials

Raise3D Pro2: For industrial use the Pro2 is one of the highest precision 3D printers available. For printing with flexible filaments the dual extrusion of the Raise3D Pro2 is a feature of particular note. The enclosed build chamber of the printer helps to guarantee consistent print quality by maintaining a constant temperature.

Key Features:

•      Dual extruder system with a lifting mechanism

•      Enclosed build chamber

•      High resolution (10 micron)

•      Vast build volume of 305 x 305 x 300 mm

The FlashForge Creator Pro 2 is a very affordable 3D printer with a dual extruder. It is very stable, very easy to use and to maintain. Two nozzles are printing at the same time with two different materials or colors. Objects can be created which have different properties or colors.

Key Features:

•      Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) system

•      Sturdy metal frame

•      Enclosed build chamber

•      Easy to use

The Intamsys Funmat Pro 310 is a state of the art 3D printing solution, that’s equipped with an advanced Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) system, that’s designed to enable users to print a number of advanced print features such as clean multi-material prints, as well as increasing the amount of prints that can be produced by the 3D printer, through the “duplication” mode.

The Intamsys Funmat Pro 310 features a large build volume, making it one of the few industrial performance 3D printers on the market, designed to be placed on a users desktop. It has a user-intuitive interface making it an excellent choice for 3D printing users, from 3D printing novices in educational environments to the more experienced professionals, requiring industrial performance on a daily basis. The 3D printer supports a total of 4 different print modes: Mirror Mode, Duplicate Mode, Support Mode and Dual Color Mode.

Key Features:

•      Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) system

•      A large print area of 305 x 260 x 260 mm.

•      High precision and reliability

•      Intuitive user interface

•      Heated Chamber: 100℃

•   Ideal for big size PC, ABS, Nylon printing

The BCN3D Sigma D25 features the Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) system, allowing it to print with multiple colors and materials in a clean fashion. It also allows for printing in Duplicate Mode to increase printing speed. The large 420x300x200mm print volume, combined with the very user-intuitive interface, makes this a perfect 3D printer for schools and companies.

Key Features:

•      Independent Dual Extruder (IDEX) system

•      Small print volume (420 x 300 x 200 mm)

•      High precision and reliability

•      Intuitive user interface

Creatbot D600 Pro 2: The industrial-grade 3D printer for many materials. The printer automatically calibrates to guarantee the best printing result.

Key Features:

•      Dual extruder system, 420℃ heated extruder

•      Automatic calibration

•      A large print area of 600 x 600 x 600 mm

•      Fully enclosed, 70℃ heating chamber

The Prusa i3 MK4 with the Multi-Material Upgrade 2S (MMU2S) is the tried and tested 3D printer of choice for many in the 3D printing community. For many 3D printing enthusiasts Prusa designs are the favored option, due to the constant improvement to designs, and the strong online community of users and developers who are able to quickly respond to any printing problems that may occur. The ability to print with up to 5 different materials makes this a versatile 3D printer suitable for all users.

Key Features:

•      Print with up to five different materials

•      Reliable and precise printing

•      Strong community support

•      Extensive online resources and upgrades available

The best dual extruder 3D printer for you will depend upon your requirements and budget. As you can see from the details provided above, all of the 3D printers that we have covered in this review are suitable for both beginners and professionals alike. With so many options available for dual extruder 3D printing in 2024, we hope that this review will have provided you with the information that you require in order to make an informed choice when it comes to choosing the perfect 3D printer for your requirements.