Multi-Material

Also known as: MMU, AMS, Multi-Color

advanced Techniques

Printing with multiple filaments in a single print for colors or material combinations.

Multi-material printing uses multiple filaments in one print, enabling multi-color objects or combining different material properties.

Systems

  • Bambu AMS - Automatic Material System
  • Prusa MMU - Multi-Material Upgrade
  • ERCF - Enraged Rabbit Carrot Feeder
  • Palette - Splices filaments together
  • Tool changers - Multiple hotends

Uses

  • Multi-color prints
  • Soluble supports (PVA, HIPS)
  • Combining rigid + flexible
  • Different infill materials

Challenges

  • Purge waste (color transitions)
  • Increased print time
  • More complex setup
  • Higher failure rate