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NEXUS Q2 – Dual Head Food 3D Printer

A versatile dual-head food 3D printer designed for R&D, startups, and small-scale production.

The NEXUS Q2 is a versatile dual-head food 3D printer built for research, product development, and small-scale production with high precision and efficiency. Its dual-head system enables moderate material printing, making it ideal for startups, R&D labs, and innovative food manufacturing.

Garuda3D Nexus Q2 dual-head food 3D printer with customized desserts and chocolates displayed on a plate
Dual Head Extrusion
4°C Cold Print Zone
7 Bar High Pressure
Auto Bed Leveling
5" Touchscreen Interface
Multi-Material Support
STL / OBJ / 3MF / GCODE
Wi-Fi + Ethernet Connectivity
Dual Head Extrusion
4°C Cold Print Zone
7 Bar High Pressure
Auto Bed Leveling
5" Touchscreen Interface
Multi-Material Support
STL / OBJ / 3MF / GCODE
Wi-Fi + Ethernet Connectivity
TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW

PRECISION FOOD MANUFACTURING

Food 3D printing uses layer-by-layer extrusion of edible materials – pastes, gels, powders, and semi-solid ingredients – to produce complex three-dimensional food structures with engineering-grade precision.

Our dual-head architecture allows simultaneous printing with two distinct materials, enabling multi-ingredient creations in a single uninterrupted process. The integrated cold-zone system maintains throughout the print chamber, enabling temperature-sensitive materials like cream, and meat pastes to hold form with complete structural integrity.

Garuda3D Nexus Q2 stainless steel dual-head food 3D printer for precision food manufacturing
-SEMI SOLID EXTRUSION (SSE)

ADVANTAGES

Why Choose NEXUS Q2

01

Dual-head system for controlled multi-material printing

02

Easier setup and operation

03

Ideal for prototyping and small-batch production

04

Lower investment compared to advanced systems

05

Ideal for customized food, batter, paste, gel, dough, purees etc.

CORE CAPABILITIES

ENGINEERING-GRADE FEATURES

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Six core engineering capabilities designed for precision, reliability, and versatility in professional food manufacturing and R&D environments.

01 // EXTRUSION

DUAL EXTRUDER SYSTEM

Two independent nozzles enable simultaneous printing with different food materials. Create complex compositions in a single, uninterrupted operation cycle.

02 // MATERIALS

VERSATILE MATERIAL COMPATIBILITY

Supports dough, cheese, mashed vegetables, meat pastes, and more. The open material system accommodates virtually any semi-solid or paste-consistency edible substance.

03 // ACCURACY

PRECISION & CUSTOMISATION

Engineered for intricate detail and precise portioning. Deliver consistent output whether the application is artisan food design, clinical portion control, or high-volume manufacturing.

04 // SOFTWARE

USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE

Intuitive 5" touchscreen control with preloaded templates and custom input workflows. Compatible with Cura, Reprap, and proprietary slicers across Windows, macOS, and Linux.

05 // THERMAL

ADVANCED MULTI-HEAD SLICER

Purpose-built slicing engine with per-extruder material profiles, independent speed and pressure parameters, and collision avoidance logic. Full compatibility with Cura, RepRap, and the Garuda Advanced Slicer.

06 // PRESSURE

HIGH-PRESSURE EXTRUSION

Up to 8 Bar extrusion pressure handles dense, viscous food matrices without flow interruption. Ensures reliable, repeatable performance across materials with varying rheological properties.

COMPATIBLE INPUTS

PRINTABLE FOOD MATERIALS

Food 3D printing is compatible with a wide range of edible materials. The key requirement is suitable viscosity or cohesion to retain shape during layered deposition.

CHOCOLATE & CONFECTIONERY

Dark, milk, white — all grades

DOUGH & PASTRY

Bread, cookie, pizza base

CHEESE & DAIRY

Soft and semi-hard varieties

MEAT & PROTEIN PASTES

Minced, surimi, tofu blends

PUREED VEGETABLES & FRUIT

Potato, carrot, berry purées

SUGAR & FONDANT

Liquid, royal icing, isomalt

ALTERNATIVE PROTEINS

Algae, insect, legume-based

GELS & HYDROCOLLOIDS

Agar, gelatin, methylcellulose

FULL SPECIFICATIONS

General Properties
Build Volume (XYZ) 200 × 150 × 100 mm
Fabrication Technology Semi-Solid Extrusion
Number of Print Heads 2 Pneumatic Heads
Print Speed 5 – 60 mm/s
Display 5" Touchscreen, 16 GB
Electrical & Connectivity
Power Requirements 240V AC, 50 Hz
Connectivity USB / SD Card / Web-UI
Control Interface USB, SD Card, Web-UI
Bed Leveling Automatic
Network USB / Ethernet / Wi-Fi
Extrusion System
Nozzle Size 0.6 mm or more
Print Method Dual-Paste Simultaneous
Max Extrusion Pressure 7 Bar
Syringe Capacity 50 cc or more
Print Platform
Build Platform Flexible + Silicon Mat
XYZ Calibration Automatic
Temperature Control
Syringe Temperature 4°C to 80°C
Bed Temperature Room temperature to 80°C
Print Environment Room temperature
Material Handling
Chocolate & Confectionery✓ Supported
Dough & Pastry✓ Supported
Meat & Protein Pastes✓ Supported
Pureed Vegetables✓ Supported
Software Features
Slicing SoftwareCura / Custom / RepRap
File Types.STL / .OBJ / .3MF / .GCODE
OS CompatibilityWindows / macOS / Linux

MODEL COMPARISON

NEXUS Q2 vs NEXUS Q4

FEATURE
NEXUS Q2
NEXUS Q4
Extrusion Heads
2
4
Material Capability
Moderate
Multi-material
Complexity
Medium
High
Ideal Use
R&D / Startups
Advanced / Production
INDUSTRY USE CASES

WHERE IT'S BEING DEPLOYED

01

FOOD TEXTURE & SENSORY INNOVATION

Create novel food textures and enhance sensory experiences through precision layering. Ideal for high-end gastronomy and food science experimentation where structure drives perception.

02

PLANT-BASED & ALT-MEAT

Structures plant-based and cultured meat products into realistic textures and forms, bridging the gap between taste, health, and sustainability at scale.

03

SUSTAINABLE INGREDIENTS

Promotes eco-forward practices by enabling the use of algae, insect proteins, and upcycled food-waste materials — reshaping them into appealing market-ready formats.

04

EDUCATION & CULINARY TRAINING

A precision instrument for culinary schools and food science programs, helping professionals master digital gastronomy and next-generation food production methodologies.

05

FOOD MANUFACTURING & R&D

Empowers food technologists and product developers to prototype formulations, validate concepts, and streamline the product development cycle in a controlled digital process.

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ALTERNATIVE PROTEIN STRUCTURING

Perfect for structuring and iterating on alternative protein formats — ensuring consistency in texture, flavor delivery, and nutrition profile aligned with modern dietary demands.

Our Solutions

Scale Your Food Printing Capability with Our Food 3D Printers

Professional

Explore NEXUS Q2 - Dual Head Food 3D Printer

Reliable food additive manufacturing platform designed for chocolate, dough, puree, paste, and customised edible product development for commercial kitchens, R&D labs, and educational use.

  • Dual Material Extrusion
  • Food-Grade Contact Components
  • Interchangeable syringes
  • Budget Friendly
Advanced

Explore NEXUS Q4 – Advanced Multi-Head Food 3D Printer

High-performance food printing solution built for continuous production, higher precision, complex geometries, and premium edible manufacturing applications requiring speed and consistency.

  • Multi Head Printing
  • Independent Pressure Control
  • Independent Temperature Control
  • Enclosed Chamber
See It In Action

Watch the NEXUS Q2 Print

Real prints, real detail — see what the NEXUS Q2 can produce.

NEXUS Q2 Dual Head Food 3D Printer in Action

NEXUS Q2 Dual Head Food 3D Printer in Action