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• HP Launches Compact MJF 1200 3D Printer April 20
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HP used the RAPID+TCT 2026 trade show last week to announce the HP Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D Printer Solution, a compact system with a 12-liter build volume that brings the company’s industrial Multi Jet Fusion technology into smaller facilities at a lower price point. The printer is expected to ship from early 2027.
The MJF 1200 comes bundled with Magics Print for HP, build-preparation software powered by Materialise, which handles nesting, part orientation, and build layout. HP says automated unpacking, material mixing, and build preparation reduce manual intervention. Early testers included Anima Design, whose Design Prototyper Eric Paris said the machine “delivers industrial-grade parts in a compact format” and helps validate designs “without changing our workflows.” LualdiLabs, a medi