IDEX420 vs DUAL600 Series 2

Discover which industrial 3D printer best meets your needs
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Machine Overview: Which One Should You Choose?

 

At eMotion Tech, we offer two flagship solutions for industrial 3D printing:

  • Strateo3D IDEX420 : compact, fast, and versatile, ideal for intensive production of medium-sized technical parts.

  • Strateo3D DUAL600 Series 2 : large build volume, extreme performance, and high reliability, suited for demanding projects and large parts.

This page helps you understand their differences, advantages, and use cases to choose the machine that best fits your needs.

Quick Comparison

 

FEATURES IDEX420 DUAL600 Series 2
Print volume 420 × 320 × 400 mm 600 × 420 × 500 mm
Technology Independent dual extrusion (IDEX) Independent dual extrusion
Main purpose Fast and versatile production Large-format and demanding projects
Enclosure temperature Heated up to 60°C Heated up to 70°C
Extrusion rate Standard Up to 150 g/h (high-performance tool)
Layer thickness 0.1 to 0.6 mm 0.1 to 1 mm
Compatible nozzles 0.4 / 0.6 / 0.8 mm 0.25 / 0.4 / 0.6 / 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.2 mm
Extrusion temperature Up to 300°C Up to 500°C
Machine weight 90 kg 100 kg
Workshop version option Instant shutdown when the door is opened, resumes upon closing (€1,000 excl. VAT) Immediate shutdown when the door is opened, resume on closing (€1900 excl. VAT)

 

STRATEO3D IDEX420 :
Compact, Fast, and Versatile

Key Features

  • Independent dual extrusion (IDEX) for duplication, mirror, or dual-material printing

  • Doubled production rate thanks to two independent print heads

  • Generous build volume for a compact machine (420 × 320 × 400 mm)

  • Heated chamber up to 60°C for technical materials

  • Magnetic removable build plate for uninterrupted production

  • Highly connected via Stratocontrol3D with integrated webcam

Key Benefits

  • High productivity in a compact footprint

  • Ideal for repetitive series and functional prototypes

  • Wide material compatibility (PLA, PC-ABS, ASA-X, TPU…)

  • User-friendly interface with touchscreen and remote monitoring

Ideal Use Cases

  • Rapid and iterative prototyping

  • Small to medium series production

  • Light tooling and jigs

  • Thermoplastic technical parts in controlled environments

  • Duplication mode to double production output

STRATEO3D DUAL600 SERIES 2 :
HIGH PERFORMANCE AND LARGE VOLUME

Key Features

  • XXL build volume: 600 × 420 × 500 mm (126L)

  • Extrusion rate up to 150 g/h for large parts

  • Print Shield 3D technology: self-diagnosis, defect prevention, print recovery

  • Heated chamber up to 70°C for sensitive materials

  • Extrusion temperature up to 500°C

  • Tempered glass or BedFix build plate

  • Integrated computing power (Intel i5) for advanced control

Key Benefits

  • Printing very large parts without assembly

  • High extrusion rate to reduce print time

  • Maximum reliability with Print Shield 3D

  • Compatibility with demanding technical materials

Ideal Use Cases

  • Large or highly technical parts

  • Industrial tooling and molds

  • Large-scale prototyping

  • Production of strong parts with high layer adhesion

  • Long prints with advanced safety features

Which Machine Should You Choose?

  • Productivity and versatility with a limited budget → IDEX420

  • Large parts or high reliability → DUAL600 Series 2

  • Large nozzles (>1 mm) or high flow rate → DUAL600 Series 2

  • Long production runs (>30h) with Print Shield 3D safety → DUAL600 Series 2
     

Use Cases by Sector 

 

Sectors IDEX420 DUAL600 Series 2


 

Aerospace

  • Functional prototypes

  • Medium-sized complex technical parts

  • Assembly tools

  • Lightweight jigs and fixtures

  • Study models or ergonomic validation models
  • Large-scale jigs
  • Large workshop tooling
  • Aerodynamic models
  • Parts requiring high thermal stability
  • Large-format structural prototypes

 


Automotive and Mobility

  • Medium mechanical parts (covers, brackets, hinges)

  • Integration prototypes

  • Assembly tooling

  • Repetitive series using duplication mode

  • Material testing
  • Large parts (bumpers, large housings, structural components)
  • Production line tooling
  • Full-scale prototypes
  • XXL jigs resistant to mechanical stress


 


R&D
  • Rapid and iterative prototyping
  • Technical models
  • Multi-material parts (soluble supports)
  • Mechanical validation on small series
  • Feasibility testing and optimization
  • Volumetric prototypes
  • Complex parts requiring significant height or large build volume
  • Structural validation models
  • Long-duration tests thanks to Print Shield 3D


Mechanical Industry and Tooling

  • Manufacturing of inspection jigs

  • Test assemblies, tool holders

  • Prototypes of medium-sized mechanical parts

  • Light adjustment and assembly tools

  • Inserts and shims

  • Rapid iterations for assembly validation
  • Manufacturing of heavy tooling (master molds, cores, counter-molds)
  • Large-format production jigs
  • Machining fixtures and tooling plates
  • Thermoforming models
  • Tools requiring high thickness and strong mechanical resistance

 

Healthcare and Medical Devices
  • Surgical guides (prototypes)
  • Small anatomical models
  • Drilling jigs and guides
  • Non-implantable instruments for validation and preliminary clinical testing
  • Life-size anatomical models
  • Large orthoses and prostheses
  • Tooling and molds for medical devices
  • Non-implantable parts requiring high stability and large build volume

 

Education and Professional Training
  • Practical exercises
  • Educational demonstrations
  • Safe prototypes
  • Multi-extrusion for exercises
  • Affordable operating costs

  • Very large-format educational models or industrial demonstrations

  • Useful but less suitable if budget or space is limited

 


Industrial Design and Fashion
  • Product prototypes
  • Accessories
  • Medium-scale volumetric models
  • Ergonomic objects
  • Two-material / two-color parts
  • Rapid iterations for aesthetic and functional validation
  • Large-format parts for presentations or concept stores
  • Runway elements (XXL volumes)
  • Molds and supports for technical textiles
  • Structural prototypes requiring rigidity and high printing throughput


 

Energy and Electronics
  • Anatomical prototypes
  • Surgical guides
  • Templates and jigs
  • Small series of non-implantable devices (quality control, validation)
  • Large-format anatomical models
  • Bulky orthoses/prostheses
  • Tooling/fixtures for medical production
  • Parts requiring high extrusion throughput

 

 

Industry and Machining
  • Manufacturing of small and medium technical parts
  • Positioning jigs
  • Light tooling
  • Production supports
  • Durable functional prototypes
  • Repetitive series in duplication or mirror mode
  • Heavy and large tooling
  • Large molds
  • Durable parts requiring high extrusion rates
  • Large-format technical structures
  • Industrial components over 400 mm

 

In Conclusion

 

STRATEO3D IDEX420

For productivity, versatility, and the best value.

STRATEO3D DUAL600 SERIES 2

For large volume, ultimate reliability, and demanding materials.