One of the biggest pain points in 3D printing is the lack of multicolor options. Unlike a color laser or inkjet printer, which can mix inks to make an infinite range of shades, even the best 3D printers are limited by the color of the spool of filament (or vat of resin) they use.
In recent years, a handful of filament-based 3D printers have had optional material switchers that allow them to switch among four, five or even sixteen rolls of filament during a single print. Now Creality, one of the most popular 3D printer companies, has a new and compelling option in the Hi Combo, a bedslinger-style 3D printer + material switcher which will go for just $469.
