The fourth generation of the 22 IDEX platform is not just an update. It is the result of nearly a decade of working with ultra-polymers in real production environments: from U.S. aerospace laboratories to independent workshops. A printer for those who want consistent industrial results without the cost of enterprise-level systems.
What is IDEX and why it matters
IDEX (Independent Dual EXtruder) is an architecture with two extruders, each moving independently along the X-axis. This fundamentally differs from a standard dual-extruder, where both heads are mounted on a single carriage.
Duplication
Simultaneous printing of two identical parts — productivity ×2
Mirror Mode
Mirrored model printing — ideal for paired components
Multi-material
Printing with soluble supports or two different materials simultaneously
Independent
One extruder prints — the other remains idle without material oozing
Technical Specifications
Materials: from PLA to PEEK
A fully open system: no lock-in to proprietary filament. Use any 1.75 mm material from any supplier — without voiding the warranty and without software restrictions.
PEEK PEKK-A / PEKK-C ULTEM 1010 / 9085 PPSU PAEK TPI / PPS CF-Nylon GF-PEEK ABS / ASA PETG PLA Nylon PA6 / PA12
What’s new in v4
One-click auto calibration
Full XYZ automatic calibration: XY gantry alignment, Z compensation, 128+ point bed leveling mesh.
Triple insulation + dual glass
Triple walls with IR-reflective coating and dual-panel sealed doors — faster heating and more stable chamber temperature.
Kinematic correction system
Automatic axis alignment across three planes and a belt tensioning system with 12 mm Kevlar belts.
Safety & security
Door and lid locks, offline operation (no cloud) for defense and sensitive production, ITAR-compliant offline mode.
Filament inside the chamber
Filament is stored in the heated chamber during printing — moisture protection for hygroscopic materials, minimal defects.
100+ improvements
Updated Duet 3 processor, improved touchscreen, browser-based web interface, full G-code and RepRap slicer support.
Applications
Aerospace & Defense
Flight-ready parts, housings, tooling, field spares. Used by U.S. Army units and Lockheed Martin.
Medical
Autoclavable instruments, implant prototypes, surgical tooling from PEEK and PPSU.
Manufacturing tooling
Press tools, vacuum molds, jigs, fixtures made from chemically and thermally resistant polymers.
Energy & Oil/Gas
Chemically and radiation-resistant components for harsh environments.
R&D and universities
Material research, functional prototyping, education. Partners include Caltech and others.
Service bureaus & workshops
Produce engineering-grade parts in-house instead of outsourcing to service providers charging $100+/hour.
