Multi-Material Printing Is Finally Getting Affordable

A couple of years ago, printing in four colors meant a premium machine or a fiddly add-on. Now several entry-level printers ship with a multi-material option at a fraction of the old price.

What it means for hobbyists

Cheaper systems mean more people printing multi-color models — and more filament waste from purge towers. Expect slicers to keep getting smarter about reducing it.