A new 3D printer called the Palette 300 has been unveiled, and it’s aiming to make multi-material and multi-color printing far less wasteful and much faster than the usual approach. While it isn’t available to buy yet, the machine is expected to debut through a crowdfunding campaign. Pricing hasn’t been shared so far, but the feature set suggests it’s targeting makers and small workshops who want high-speed, high-precision printing without the typical headaches of frequent filament changes.
What makes the Palette 300 stand out is its revolver-style tool system that carries 12 separate nozzles. Instead of cutting filament, purging, and reloading every time a print needs a new color or material, the printer can automatically swap nozzles as needed. The manufacturer, AtomForm, claims this approach can cut discarded material by up to 90% and reduce the time spent on swaps by about 50%. For anyone who has watched a printer generate big purge towers or waste long strands of filament during color transitions, those numbers immediately sound appealing.
The Palette 300 is also designed with large-format printing in mind. It features a 300 x 300 x 300 mm build volume, which gives creators plenty of space for bigger parts, functional prototypes, props, or multi-piece assemblies printed in fewer sections. On top of that, the printer is rated for print speeds up to 800 mm/s, positioning it in the high-speed 3D printing category where rapid prototyping and quicker turnaround are key selling points.
Color support is another major talking point. AtomForm says the system supports printing with up to 36 colors, though reaching that number requires additional hardware: six RDF-6 units. These modules hold the filament spools and also dry them, which can help improve print quality and consistency—especially with moisture-sensitive materials that tend to cause stringing, popping, or weak layers when not properly stored.
To keep prints on track, the Palette 300 reportedly monitors the process using four cameras and 50 sensors. The printer also calibrates the nozzle during printing, which suggests a focus on maintaining accuracy across long jobs and repeated tool changes. A built-in touchscreen is included for control and settings, and the printer features an adjustable chamber temperature—useful for improving stability and adhesion on prints that benefit from a controlled environment.
If AtomForm delivers on its promises, the Palette 300 could be an interesting option for creators who want efficient multicolor 3D printing, less material waste, and a larger build volume without constant manual intervention. With crowdfunding still ahead and key details like final pricing yet to emerge, the next big question is how accessible it will be once it officially launches.
