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.
If you're tired of buying 3D printer filament, why not make your own? Read on to learn about DIY filament extruders!
From AI-powered material advice to precision Delta E color matching, the app is packed with features designed to take the guesswork out of technical 3D printing.
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.
Want more control of your printer? Read along as we download and install Pronterface. You'll be giving immediate commands in no time!
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”.
Spiral Betty is a free tool that lets you turn any image into a spiralized SVG. The images look great, but are even better when 3D printed. Here’s how.
The latest handheld scanner from Shining 3D eliminates the workstation bottleneck, allowing engineers to capture, mesh, and export full reports entirely on-device.
in search of the ultimate aerodynamic vehicle. The iconic American auto maker said it 3D printed prototypes — including versions of the suspension and drive units that didn't even exist as functional prototypes yet — for wind-tunnel testing because it shortened iteration cycles compared to traditional tooling prototypes. The tech enabled extremely small geometric tweaks, sometimes just millimeters, to quickly identify improvements that reduce drag, weight, and energy consumption — key to hitting its ambitious affordability target of $30K.
A large 3D printer can be your best friend for outsized and ambitious 3D printing projects. Here’s our take on the best you can buy today.
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.
Shrinking industrial photopolymer jetting to a desktop scale, inew3d’s latest printer uses color-droplet mixing and an automated "photo-to-3D" workflow.
By integrating medical-grade PEEK into its established digital workflow for cranio-maxillofacial implants, Materialise offers surgeons an alternative to titanium.