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Creality just completed the CES show in Las Vegas, and there were some interesting announcements of equipment and other programs.
K2 Plus Combo
The company’s flagship machine, the K2 Plus Combo, was shown to the public at CES. This machine builds on the prior K2 model, but includes the new CFS (Creality Filament System). This is an accessory that swaps filaments during print jobs, making it possible to print multicolor objects. By using four CFS units, it’s possible to print objects with 16 unique colors.
The K2 Plus is able to print a wide range of engineering materials, including TPU, with its actively heated build chamber.
While the K2 Plus Combo was previously announced, Creality added a new twist for buyers during the event: They offered a “trade-in” program for K2 Plus Combo buyers. If buyers were looking for a K2 Plus or K2 Plus Combo, they could trade in an old 3D printer — any brand — and receive up to a US$500 discount.
Creality Hi 3D Printer
The other announcement at CES from Creality was an entirely new budget-level 3D printer, the “Hi”.
This is a bedslinger design similar to their prior Ender-3 models, but is compatible with the CFS accessory. This means that the Hi can also 3D print multicolor objects, up to 16 with four CFS units attached.
Creality has also simplified the setup process for the Hi, stating that it can take only eight minutes to get the machine going. I’m not surprised about this, as someone who has built many Creality machines over the years, they have consistently made the process easier and easier.
K1 Upgrade
For those with an older K1 series device, there is another announcement: the new Creality K1 Series CFS Upgrade is available. This makes K1-style devices compatible with the CFS, making them capable of multimaterial 3D printing as well. It also shows that Creality is continuing to support the K1 series.
Finally, the company also announced two non-3D print products: the Falcon A1 Laser Engraver, which sports a new CoreXY motion system, and the RaptorX 3D Scanner that can capture objects with 0.02mm accuracy.
Via Creality
