Magneto X from Peopoly: A 3D printer which runs on magnets, not on rails

By the year 2022, the 3D printing world was pretty stagnant, with Ender 3 type printers being launched on the market, but they didn’t bring anything innovative, not even a hint of novelty. That is until Bambu Lab launched the X1-Carbon and left both users/consumers and 3D printer manufacturers open-mouthed. Speeds of up to 500 mm/s, multicolor printing, auto-calibration, LiDAR, etc. But this article isn’t about that, it’s about another product that I hope will have the same effect Bambu Lab had with the X1-Carbon, namely the new 3D printer: the Magneto X from Peopoly.

I was immediately attracted to the innovative concept and printer capabilities that were announced. But before we get into the details of this printer, let’s take a quick look at the Peopoly company.

Peopoly

They debuted in this field in 2017 through a Kickstarter campaign with the Moai, the SLA laser printer, which raised no less than $254,412. Peopoly currently markets the Phenom Forge and Phenom XXL v2 models, resin printers using MSLA(Masked Stereolithography Apparatus) technology. And from their announcement, they also want to release an FDM model, which is equipped with a magnetic motion system.

Magnets instead of Rails – MagXY Motion System

Imagine a 3D printer running on magnets instead of rails. That’s exactly how Magneto X works. With their magnet-based MagXY system, Peopoly claims to have achieved an unprecedented accuracy of 3 microns. This means it will be possible to see objects printed on an FDM printer with the detail of an SLA one.

The MagXY system completely eliminates belts and wheels, and uses a combination of magnets and linear guides to move the XY axes.

Speed is the key – 800 mm/s!

Peopoly has announced that Magneto X, can achieve a print speed of up to 800 mm/s, with a 0.2 mm layer (with a 0.4 mm nozzle) and acceleration of up to 22000 mm/s. This is an astonishing performance that even surpasses the print speed of printers from Bambu Lab or FL Sun. I can’t wait to see this printer in action.

Print volume size

The print volume has a parallelepiped shape of 400 mm on the X-axis, 300 mm on the Y-axis and 300 mm on the Z-axis, a rather unconventional shape compared to the models we were used to, but very generous.

True Closed Loop Control

In addition to the magnetic motion system, Magneto X will use a real closed-loop control system, which means it makes real-time adjustments and corrections to the position of the motors.

Lancer Extruder

Peopoly claims that the Lancer extruder will be capable of delivering 90 newtons of force and an extrusion speed of 30 mm/s, with an optimised melt zone, achieving a maximum flow rate of 60 mm^3/s.

The Magneto X printer hotend will be equipped with a 0.4 mm E3D V6 Vulcano nozzle and it will be possible to change the filament melt zone to different lengths depending on the material used for printing.

In addition to all these things announced by Peopoly, the printer will use Klipper and Orca Slicer, the bed is equipped with load cells for dynamic self-leveling, a built-in 1080 30 FPS camera for print surveillance, and a JetStream auxiliary cooling fan. Optionally the Magneto X will also be available with a closed housing using smoked acrylic panels.