The next frontier of desktop 3D printing is multi-material and multi-color prints. Right now, you can buy a dual toolhead for a Lulzbot, and dual toolheads from other companies exist, although they ...

Researchers have developed an automated 3D printing method that can produce multicolor 3D microstructures using different materials. The new method could be used to make a variety of optical ...

Lots of solutions have been proposed and enacted for multi-color and multi-material 3D printing, from color mixing in the nozzle to scripts requiring manual filament change. A solution proposed fairly ...

Imagine being able to create custom vibrant, multi-colored 3D prints with the same ease as printing a single-color object. For hobbyists and professionals alike, this idea sparks excitement—but anyone ...

Recorded on May 11, 2015. Mosaic Manufacturing in Montreal is one of a handful of 3D printing companies tackling the challenge of multi-color printed objects. Not many of their competitors have gotten ...

Bambu Lab 3D printers rarely go on-sale, but Amazon has every version of the auto-leveling A1 deeply discounted right now.

3D printing has been used to create car parts, smartphone cases, fashion accessories, medical equipment and artificial organs. Charles "Chuck" Hull created the first functional 3D printer in 1984 and ...

It may seem distinctly low-tech compared to some of the many technology trends I write about, but 3D and 4D printing will have very wide applications – and could be particularly powerful when combined ...

Bringing a 3D printer into your home or office opens up an entirely new level of creativity and productivity. Whether you're prototyping parts for a business project, printing custom tools, or just ...