My XL 5 tool on the other hand, is getting A LOT of multi material use. 
So when they announced the INDX, I got excited instantly. More than one multi-material machine and no MMU-like stuff? Sign me up.
Currently have a pre-order for the Core One version and as soon as they're is a Core L version I'll probably buy that too.

If Prusa developed a laser module for the Core One it would be something like this: 

But for a plotter knife for thin stock, I'm sure you could build one for less than modding a C1, same goes for a laser?

Posted by: @ghiklm-nopqsrt

Okay, sometimes it’s good to hear from experienced people.

Yet, still looking for some additional tools:

- perhaps a dragging or even oscillating knife cutter for thin sheets? 
- pick-and-place vacuum nozzle for assembly or sorting?

My point - would be great to have just smth on top to yet another boring 3d printing nozzle 😅

What are you describing is basically what they advertise XL for.  I dont think this is going to happen for the INDX. First of all it means that the moving head will have to have a logic and hardware to accommodate for other tools also. This means an added complexity in the firmware and in the construction. A complete redesign. Also it means that if i.e.  you want the pick and place then it will be an issue to print and at the same time do something else since the one and only toohead will be replaced by the pick and place tools. You need every head to be able to work as a stand alone which is XL philosophy. And last to do this it will make sense to ditch the XL. At some point they will because its neglected but still i don't think that is in the immediate future. 

Yet, still looking for some additional tools:

- perhaps a dragging or even oscillating knife cutter for thin sheets? 
- pick-and-place vacuum nozzle for assembly or sorting?

My point - would be great to have just smth on top to yet another boring 3d printing nozzle 😅

I operated an industrial laser cutter for more than 12yrs and they are very, very messy. Stick with a dedicated enclosed laser engraver/cutter, as the downsides far outweigh the upsides for a dual purpose machine IMO.

Posted by: @tsamisa

 

Posted by: @ghiklm-nopqsrt

I think what can become a big YES factor for many people is if INDX as a tool changer will be able to offer more than an additional nozzle. For instance, laser cutter/engraver module (though need to  replace the door with safety glass as part of the kit). Nothing super powerful, 10-20w would be a big deal already. Put additional power source and electronics in the left pocket of the CoreOne body and place laser module on INDX tool changer rail.

 

I dont think that this will be feasible by the INDX. In order to attach other things other than  nozzles you need something like the XL. INDX will have only a heating circuit to heat up the nozzles, keeping it light and rather quick. Anything else means a completely different head and that is out of INDX's current scope and form. 

Also personally i think is a recipe to mess things up adding components that contaminate the internal of the 3d printer. I have a couple of cnc's and an XTool laser and the residue of even the 3d laser is a pain to clean. Its tools is design to do a job and a 3d printer needs a rather clean "chamber" environment.

Laser assembly can be small enough and only what is needed to fit in the actual laser with lenses itself.

Contamination is a valid point, and perhaps this is the one reason Prusa won’t do this. For me, it is a rare occasional need to cut something light. Not enough to buy a dedicated machine. Light engraving and paper cutting won’t destroy the core one. Surely no acrylic panels cutting.

So as an option, I’d like to have it.

Unfortunately, I did not find any good statistics for H2D laser effects in the long run. That would be interesting to see.

Lasers are horrendously dirty/messy in their nature. Even an enclosed unit with extraction will still contaminate the exposed moving parts inside the printer. Industrial lasers cover the machine ways in covers/bellows to help avoid wear and contamination. That isn't an option with the C1.

Posted by: @ghiklm-nopqsrt

I think what can become a big YES factor for many people is if INDX as a tool changer will be able to offer more than an additional nozzle. For instance, laser cutter/engraver module (though need to  replace the door with safety glass as part of the kit). Nothing super powerful, 10-20w would be a big deal already. Put additional power source and electronics in the left pocket of the CoreOne body and place laser module on INDX tool changer rail.

 

I dont think that this will be feasible by the INDX. In order to attach other things other than  nozzles you need something like the XL. INDX will have only a heating circuit to heat up the nozzles, keeping it light and rather quick. Anything else means a completely different head and that is out of INDX's current scope and form. 

Also personally i think is a recipe to mess things up adding components that contaminate the internal of the 3d printer. I have a couple of cnc's and an XTool laser and the residue of even the 3d laser is a pain to clean. Its tools is design to do a job and a 3d printer needs a rather clean "chamber" environment.