Inside the world of multicolor printers false assumptions collide with filament logistics and workflow quirks.

As long as 3D printers have been around, it seems as though many of us have dreamed about nozzle-sharing solutions for multicolor 3D prints. Just because Prusa’s MMU has had the spotlight for some ...

While multi-material 3D printers do already exist, the filament that they extrude is typically all one material at any one point in the printing process. A new system produces actual multi-material ...

Having taken the plunge into the 3D printing rabbit hole last year, I’ve spent hours finding STL files, modifying them inside slicer apps, and getting tangible models from my 3D printers. But as much ...

A recent research paper shows a way to create multicolor 3D prints using a single extruder if you are too lazy to babysit the machine and switch filament. The concept: print your own “programmable” ...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coprint3d/co-print-multi-filament-module-for-all-bowden-3d-printer When I think of 3D printing, I’m both amazed by how great ...

The Creality K2 Combo is a beginner-friendly 3D printer that delivers more than adequate print quality for most home users, while also standing out for its robust build, ease of use, and very simple ...

3D printing enthusiasts may be interested in a new Bowden 3D printer accessory in the form of Co Print a multi-filament module that can easily be attached to a wide-ranging existing 3D printers ...

ARTICLE – Multicolor 3D printing has often sat just out of reach for most desktop users. The hardware existed, but the workflow could demand patience, waste bins filled with purged filament, and price ...

Multicolor 3D printing used to be a high-end feature reserved for modified setups and expensive FDM printers. If makers wanted to create multicolored projects in one print session, it would usually ...

Jeff's been involved in the IT industry since before the Internet and spent more than 20 years working in technical support, system administration, network administration, and consulting roles. He ...

An excellent 3D printer with multi-color print capability just got a huge price drop as part of AliExpress' Fall Sale. For a limited time, get the FlashForge AD5X 3D Printer with integrated ...