Multi-Material
Also known as: MMU, AMS, Multi-Color
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