500°C dual independent extruders. Open material system. From $14,900. See how the 22 IDEX v4 stacks up before you talk to anyone.
Built for R&D teams, robotics engineers, and product developers who print functional parts in PEEK, ULTEM, and carbon fiber. No proprietary filament. No service contracts. Runs on standard 110V.
Every machine below prints engineering polymers. Only one lets you buy filament from anyone, skip the service contract, and stay under $15K doing it.
| 22 IDEX v4 | Stratasys Fortus | Markforged X7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material system | Any 1.75mm filament | Proprietary canister only | Proprietary spool only |
| Material lock-in | ✓ None | ✗ Mandatory | ✗ Mandatory |
| Max nozzle temp | 500°C | 450°C | ~350°C |
| PEEK capable | ✓ Yes | Select models | ✗ No |
| IDEX dual head | ✓ Independent | ✗ Single | ✗ Single |
| Starting price | $14,900 | $50,000+ | $35,000+ |
| Service contract | Not required | Typically mandatory | Typically mandatory |
| US-based support | ✓ US-based | Varies by region | Varies by region |
| Power requirement | 110V / 15–20A standard | 208–240V typically | 100–240V |
Functional parts in engineering materials, printed in-house, revised the same day. No service bureau in the loop.
Most industrial printers give you the hardware. The 22 IDEX v4 gives you the hardware without the strings attached.
Adjust the numbers to match your current outsourcing situation. The calculator estimates monthly savings and payback period based on real production costs.
A US-based engineer will answer honestly, including whether this machine fits your application at all. No sales script.
