Gizmos & Gadgets: The World’s First Colour Multi-Material 3D Printer

January 27, 2014

January 27, 2014 – It is called the Objet500 Connex3 Multi-material 3D printer, and it is the first to create models, molds and parts in colour using a combination of base materials.

Beta tested by a Wisconsin company, Trex Bicycle, the printer manufactured bike chain guards and handlebar grips. The developer, Stratasys, hopes to see the printer used by a number of industries including sport, fashion and automotive.

Printer capabilities include:

ability to create parts and assemblies from multiple materials in a single build,
16-30 micron thick printing to ensure smooth surfaces with fine detail,
can handle over 180 different materials, from rubber to transparent glass to plastics,
creates colours, shades and patterns including dots and grids.

And the printer is now commercially available. You can fill out an online form to get a pricing quote.