FormNext 2024 – Why RatRig Might Go Bankrupt in 2025 (Patreon)

What you see in the photo is the Disrupt V0 500 IDEX, a printer that might look familiar to fans of the RatRig V-Core 4. If the headline didn’t give it away already—yes, this is a RatRig creation. Under the new Disrupt brand, RatRig is aiming to enter the industrial market with a bold approach.

The V0 is fully assembled, equipped with a Slice Mosquito Hotend driven by a Bondtech Extruder, and can be configured either as a single-toolhead printer or in an IDEX setup. What’s most shocking isn’t the tech but the price: Disrupt is offering this IDEX printer for under €6,000.

For some, this might sound expensive, but trust me—as someone who has sourced printers for industrial clients, I expected this machine to land in the €15,000–€20,000 range, which is typical for the market. The fact that it’s priced so low has sparked a range of reactions at FormNext, from astonishment over the aggressive pricing to skepticism about its profitability. Some are even predicting bankruptcy for RatRig because of this move.

Personally, I admire their audacity. Entering the industrial market at this price point is a game-changer. Congratulations, RatRig, on creating a killer printer!

However, there is one downside: when the printer launches in Q2 2025, it will only be sold as a product—there are no plans to offer a service or support contract. For corporate buyers, this might be a dealbreaker. But for everyone else—those who love using their own filament, value standard components (from the mainboard to the motors, drivers, and hotend), and want something they can maintain long-term—this printer is an absolute powerhouse.

RatRig, good luck disrupting the industrial market. You’ve got my support!