IDEX printers with two independent print heads have established themselves in the FDM sector, but usually work in copy or mirror mode on separate components. Many current IDEX systems use the second nozzle primarily for support material or color changes. Qatar-based startup Anabolic Mechanics is now pursuing a different approach: both toolheads are to work simultaneously on the same part. The goal is to significantly reduce component time without risking visible quality losses on the surface.
At the heart of the solution is a proprietary slicer with motion-aware planning. One print head lays down all visible outer contours, while both nozzles divide the inner infill between them. The planner calculates collision-free paths, coordinates nozzle hand-offs, and automatically parks one head when the clearance becomes too small. As soon as the path is clear again, the second head continues at the appropriate point in the print job.
The hardware is designed to enable high productivity. The manufacturer specifies print speeds of up to 1500 mm/s. The specified positioning accuracy is ±0.0125 mm in X/Y and ±0.002 mm in Z. The layer height is between 50 and 300 micrometers. The standard scope of delivery includes a direct-drive extruder, an all-metal hot end, a build plate that can be heated to 120 °C, TMC2209 drivers, a 32-bit controller, and filament sensors. TMC2209 stepper drivers control the axes with quiet microstepping profiles.
The dual gantry design allows both simultaneous machining of a component and parallel printing of multiple parts in the workspace. The software is designed to combine different strategies for perimeter, infill, and support. According to the company, the system supports common materials such as PLA, ABS, PETG, and TPU, as well as technical filaments. These must be processed within a temperature range of up to 300 °C.
Anabolic Mechanics is backed by a five-person team led by CTO Sargon Tony Hajjar and CEO Naram Hajjar. Sargon develops the algorithm for motion planning, while software and mechanics specialists coordinate the company’s own slicer and mechanics platform.
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