HP has announced the introduction of the HP Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D Printer Solution, a more compact version of its MJF portfolio, designed to bring wider access to its tech.
Featuring the same powder-based MJF technology as its other polymer 3D printers, the MJF 1200 has a 12-litre build volume and automated processes for unpacking parts, material mixing, and build preparation, to help reduce manual intervention – helping more easily integrate this process into workshops.
HP has also devised guided workflow to help simplify day-to-day operation for non-expert operators, while included with every HP MJF 1200 3D Printer is Materialise Magics Print for HP, a dedicated build-preparation software. Part of Materialise’s CO-AM Ecosystem, it sets out nesting, part orientation and build layout for quick and efficient operation from day one.
Once printing is complete, the build unit moves to the co-purpose cool-down and clean up station – billed the ‘Natural Cooling Unit’ – allowing the 3D printer to move on to the next job. The 3D parts are cleaned via vibration, while used powder is automatically recovered and directed to a mixer for reuse, reducing manual handling and speeding up the workflow.
At launch, the 3D Printer will be limited to HP 3D HR PA 12, from Evonik, with further compatible materials to be introduced following the system’s release in early 2027.
Enabling companies to produce functional nylon parts in-house, its clear that HP views the set up as a compatible, scalable entry point for its larger systems, and a bridge for working alongside MJF print bureaux.
