The open-frame FDM printer uses ACE GEN2 with four in-head filament paths to cut color change time and material waste.
Following its public debut at Formnext 2025, Anycubic announced the opening of a deposit program for the Kobra X, an entry-level FDM 3D printer that supports multi-color and multi-material printing.
Unveiled in Frankfurt alongside the company’s broader product lineup, the Kobra X aligns with Anycubic’s recent segmentation between entry-level and higher-performance systems. The printer is an open-frame, single-nozzle multicolor model intended for users new to multicolor printing and is designed to operate without external color modules.
ACE GEN2 architecture
The Kobra X uses Anycubic’s second-generation ACE (Anycubic Color Engine) architecture, which integrates four filament channels into the printhead and shortens the molten filament transition path to about 30 mm. Compared with systems that swap filament externally and rely on longer retraction distances, this setup reduces the travel distance required for color changes.
In internal tests using four-color models, Anycubic reported that ACE GEN2 reduced color-switching time by about 30 to 50% and reduced filament purge waste by a similar amount. Results may vary based on model geometry, materials, and the frequency of color transitions.
Multi-material printing
The Kobra X is designed to switch between materials within the same print using adaptive extrusion pressure control. Anycubic lists supported combinations including PLA with TPU (68D) and PLA with PVA.
Features
Anycubic says the printer includes automated bed leveling, motion and flow calibration, AI-assisted print monitoring, quiet operation modes, and a simplified assembly and maintenance process.
Deposit program
Anycubic opened the deposit program on December 26 through its official store. Customers can place a US$10 deposit, which the company says will apply as a US$30 discount toward the final purchase price at checkout.
For more information, visit store.anycubic.com.
