Flashforge Creator 5 & Creator 5 Pro Tool-Changer 3D Printers Leaked!

Today, while browsing Flashforge’s website for information on their new Flash Studio software, I stumbled across not one but two new unreleased 3D printers—and spoilers, they’re not the Guider 4 or Guider 4 Pro.

Let’s take a first look at the unreleased Flashforge Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro.

All of the information in this article comes from Flashforge’s official wiki. However, I noticed that the pages were last updated yesterday, so the details shared here may change before the final release.

Similar to the Adventurer 5M series, the Creator 5 is an open-frame 3D printer, while the Creator 5 Pro is a fully enclosed machine.

Both models feature four spool holders on the right-hand side, similar to the AD5X. However, there’s a major difference here: both printers are tool changers and feature four toolheads instead of just one.

The build volume for both printers is 256mm cubed, matching the Bambu Lab P and X series. This is slightly smaller than the Snapmaker U1, which is also a four-toolhead changer but offers a larger 270mm cubed build volume.

One interesting design choice is that instead of parking the toolheads at the rear of the printer, Flashforge has opted to park them on the right-hand side. I think this is a great idea, as it should make maintenance and clog removal much easier, without needing to reach over or rotate the machine.

One thing you may notice is that the design of the Creator 5 looks very similar to the unreleased Guider 4. This makes me wonder whether Flashforge, having not shared any updates on the Guider 4 and Guider 4 Pro since Formnext 2024, may have read the room and decided to halt development on those models and instead focus on tool changers—resulting in the Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro.

That’s purely speculation, but it does seem plausible.

I also came across images of various printer components, including an overhead view of the mounted toolheads and the connection ports where the toolheads interface with the gantry.

Confirmed specifications so far include a 256mm cubed build volume, a maximum bed temperature of 120°C, a 1920×1080 high-definition camera at 30fps, a maximum nozzle flow rate of 32mm³/s, and—on the Pro model—active chamber heating up to 65°C.

I haven’t seen any mention of maximum nozzle temperature yet, but since the Pro model is stated to support PPS-CF, it’s reasonable to assume the nozzle temperature will be either 320°C or 350°C.

There’s currently no pricing or release date listed anywhere. However, given that these pages have been updated recently, it seems likely that we’ll see these printers launch later this year.

One particularly exciting detail is the introduction of Flashforge’s new software, Flash Studio—yes, a very original name. The software and its accompanying mobile app appear to allow users to monitor their printers, browse a model repository, and print directly from their phone, similar to Bambu Handy and MakerWorld.

This is great to see, as it’s clearly something Flashforge users have been asking for. I’ve seen plenty of comments across articles, posts, and community groups requesting exactly this kind of functionality.

If you’re interested in the CJ270 MJP 3D printer that was also shown at Formnext 2024, I do have some information to share.

There’s a Facebook page dedicated to showcasing models printed on this machine, and it has also been added to Flashforge’s wiki. That said, there’s currently limited information available, and it isn’t linked in the main directory yet.

That’s everything I’ve been able to find so far on the Creator 5, Creator 5 Pro & CJ270. If any additional information is released or new details are added in the coming weeks, I’ll publish an update article covering the changes.