Color-Match 3D Printing

A leading supplier of 3D printers for manufacturing applications recently introduced the Objet500 Connex3 – a multimaterial 3D printer that allows users to change materials and colors on the fly.

Different combinations of base materials can now be selected to provide a virtually unlimited range of flexibilities. Color is controlled using materials similar to an inkjet printer – cyan, magenta and yellow – offering a full array of color options.

The big benefit for manufacturers is that they have more flexibility in using different materials as well as the use of different colors during the development stages of a new product. The system can also eliminate the need to paint individual parts, boosting production efficiencies and reducing the time to market.