Raised Tens of Millions in Six Months, Launches 12-Nozzle 36-Color FDM 3D Printer

Currently, most multi-color FDM 3D printers on the market have only one print head. When printing colored models, it is necessary to switch between different colored filaments. During the filament changing process, a lot of material is wasted—sometimes several times the amount of filament is consumed just to print a single colored model.

Therefore, many 3D printing manufacturers are now developing new multi-nozzle solutions. Previously reported examples include WonderMaker's 4-nozzle solution, Bondtech's 10-nozzle solution, Snapmaker's 4-nozzle solution, and Inner Mongolia Zhonghe's spherical nozzle solution.

△Multicolor portrait model previously printed by Nanjixiong

On August 11, 2025, it was learned from Antarctic Bear that a consumer-grade 3D printing startup, Atom Reshape, which was founded this year, announced its first 12-nozzle intelligent multi-color FDM 3D printer, the Palette 300, on its official website. In terms of specifications, this device appears to be quite competitive, but the price has not been disclosed yet.

12 nozzles automatic switching, maximum speed 800mm/s

From the information released on the official website, this 3D printer is equipped with a 12-nozzle intelligent switching system, supports fully automatic multi-color/multi-material printing, increases the printing speed to 800mm/s, and optimizes the extrusion structure design, reducing material waste by 90%.The Palette 300 features a unique OmniElement automatic nozzle switching function, allowing for up to 36 colors or 12 materials in a single print. This system increases material switching speed by 50%, providing a faster multi-color/multi-material switching experience. At the same time, through intelligent extrusion control, material waste is reduced by 90%, significantly lowering printing costs.

△Atomic Reshaping Palette 300 Intelligent Nozzle Principle Diagram

Additionally, the ReadyPrint™ dual-channel feeding system achieves multi-material composite printing through automatic nozzle switching and an intelligent preloading mechanism. The dual feeding system greatly improves the filament feeding process. It enables the newly prepared filament during each material change to be used directly, thereby significantly shortening the path and accelerating the switching process.

△ReadyPrint™ Dual-Channel Feed System

Supports the connection of 6 material management systems in series, enabling printing with up to 36 colors.

Palette 300, through its advanced modular design, supports one-time printing of complex parts composed of multiple materials. Its innovative RFD-6 material management system can connect up to 6 units in series, enabling seamless switching among 36 colors, delivering an industrial-grade, colorful, and high-precision printing experience.

According to the official introduction, the advantages demonstrated by the device in performance testing include:

● Material Compatibility: Supports 7 types of engineering materials including PAHT (high-temperature nylon), TPU (flexible material), PA (nylon), PETG, PLA, PC, and ABS, meeting the full range of application needs from flexible parts to structural components.

Efficiency breakthrough: In PAHT material printing, it takes only 6 hours and 55 minutes to complete the workload that other devices require 27 hours and 44 minutes for, achieving nearly a fourfold increase in efficiency.

Color Printing Optimization: When using PLA material for 7-color printing, it only takes 51 minutes to complete a task that traditionally takes 1 hour and 21 minutes, achieving a 1.6 times speed increase.

350℃ high-temperature head, intelligent printing platform

With an ultra-precise positioning system and advanced vision algorithms, the Palette300 can automatically calibrate the nozzle position, ensuring that the offset is less than 20 microns with each switch, thus providing better print quality and surface finish.

The Palette 300 features a build volume of 300x300x300mm, specifically designed for larger high-performance materials. The system's thermal management includes an active chamber heated up to 65°C and a hotend reaching 350°C, significantly reducing warping and ensuring strong adhesion and precision. Additionally, the hardened extruder and nozzle provide excellent durability and wear resistance, enabling stable, long-term printing of high-performance fiber-reinforced materials.

Additionally, equipped with 50 sensors and 4 cameras, the Palette 300 ensures that the printing results remain consistent with the design intent. The integrated barcode recognition camera can automatically identify different filaments, while the dedicated print head camera intelligently monitors material accumulation, filament deviation, and any faults during the extrusion process. Furthermore, a chamber camera for inspecting waste performs a thorough check before each print to guarantee perfect results every time.

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