That's according to last weekend's poll. This number jumps up to 75% if we include those who plan to start doing so in the future. So let's dig a little deeper. Of those of you who are using more than one material or color in your prints, how are you doing it?
That much is clear. But don't forget the Bondtech INDX is actually a standalone platform, meaning compatibility with a range of off-the-shelf Klipper (plus other firmwares) and custom builds. The latest developer video from Bondtech explores the Duet3D co-developed toolhead board and its I/O, including compatibility with SZP coils for very fast mesh bed levelling.
In contrast, Prusa uses its own toolhead board, opting for an integrated load cell for nozzle-based mesh bed levelling.
Redditor FlounderLegitimate's macro thermal camera has captured some fascinating footage of a print in progress. The hot end dips in and out of focus like a star, while the trail of freshly extruded plastic gradually fades. Areas with full infill concentrate the heat, glowing for longer.
It's a satisfying watch: one to file alongside other things we've covered over the years like macro photography of prints and printer parts, and telescopic nozzle cams. Is there a function or purpose to recording a print like this? No. Could I watch it on a loop for a long time? Yes.
A drip feed of dev videos on Prusa's YouTube channel is starting to build hype for the INDX upgrade (for us at least) though we're still waiting for confirmation when this multi-material upgrade will become available.
offering 20% off plus free shipping through the end of March. Great news for filament fans in Czechia, Germany, Poland, France, Spain, and the UK (UK store launching early March).
In addition to the benefit of quicker, local shipping, buying direct gives you the chance to earn savings through the company’s PolyCoins reward scheme and, crucially, save big in the Restock Day sales, which typically see up to 35% off sitewide.
The grand opening discount stacks with Polymaker's bundle builder discount (I checked) so you can potentially save 35% already if you order 10 spools or more.
Clura is designed as a “smart 3D printer enclosure” that integrates environmental monitoring, air filtration, and safety systems in a single modular unit.
By reclaiming industrial waste into a high-performance rPA12 with 46 MPa tensile strength, this "loop-closing" filament aims to prove that sustainable manufacturing doesn't have to sacrifice engineering performance.
Many of the printers we test and talk about at All3DP are multicolor and multi-material capable, which might skew our thinking about the printers you all are using. Respecting that fact was a challenge for me this week, in my mini-tutorial for spiralized image prints – it was essential to present the path for diverse machine types. Multicolor printing may be a given in our lab, but how common is it actually?
Bridge the gap between permanent hardware and evolving data by embedding "living" links that update in real-time without ever needing a reprint.
Prusa’s streak of novel filament releases continues with new Prusament PETG Ultraglow, a super-luminescent, yet super-abrasive, material they claim is the “brightest on the market”.
The latest handheld scanner from Shining 3D eliminates the workstation bottleneck, allowing engineers to capture, mesh, and export full reports entirely on-device.
as shown by our recent dive into self-fabricated footwear. But if you've been bitten by that particular bug, Bambu Lab's latest color drop for its flexible TPU 90A material gives you a slick new option. Called Quicksilver, this metallic filament certainly has a mercurial (ha) quality to it. It sneakily featured in the company's recent Formism collab ahead of its release. You can pick some up from the Bambu Lab webstore.
By integrating medical-grade PEEK into its established digital workflow for cranio-maxillofacial implants, Materialise offers surgeons an alternative to titanium.
Sometimes, it's for the fun of it. Or because Prusa asks you to. Matt Denton, a veteran TV and film animatronics engineer, recently posted an inventive build that takes a 2 kg filament spool and turns it into remote-controllable robot, all while preserving the core functionality of being, well, a spool of filament.
It's the goofy kind of clever I can get behind. And you can, too – the full BoM and schematics can be found on GitHub, and the printable files on Printables. Denton's nearly hour-long build video is well worth a watch, too.
The Wohlers Report 2026 reveals a massive industry pivot: 3D printing services are now the primary growth engine, with the Asia-Pacific region leading the global charge at nearly 20% expansion.
Sidestepping its own upgrade kit for the K-series machines, Creality introduces a new way to bring multicolor printing to your K1 3D printer.
The future of AI-generated models may ultimately be judged not by how impressive they look on screen, but by how consistently they succeed on the build plate.
Eventually, Thingiverse may offer its creators new ways to build a business for themselves and dedicated spaces for communities to develop. You can read more about that here. Ostensibly, that'd mean things like premium models, creator subscriptions, and perhaps even crowdfunding are on the table.
As these things often do, it's got me thinking. How many of you put money into the models you print? Do you buy models outright, or subscribe to creators?
The 3D printer component manufacturer has launched a program that nets you points for spending, as well as sharing and following on social media.
Unlike memberships that lock perks behind annual spend thresholds, this is a straightforward "earn-and-burn" model. Points can be exchanged for fixed-percentage discount codes: 500 coins for 5% off, scaling to 20% at the 3,000-coin mark. Best of all, the discounts can stack on top of other promos, like the company's Black Friday sale. More details can be found in a blog post covering the launch.
From deburring to polishing, the upgraded and compact M1 system eliminates manual labor by running multiple surface treatments simultaneously—addressing one of the biggest hurdles in serial additive manufacturing.