AtomForm Debuts Palette 300 3D Printer with 12-Nozzle Architecture and AI Monitoring!
AtomForm has unveiled the Palette 300 at CES 2026, introducing a new multi-material 3D printer designed to dramatically expand color, material, and productivity capabilities while reducing waste. Targeted for availability in early Q2 2026, the Palette 300 features a unique 12-nozzle architecture that enables fast, automated nozzle swapping and supports complex multi-material prints that are difficult or inefficient with conventional systems.
Unlike most desktop and prosumer 3D printers that are limited to one or two colors or materials per job, the Palette 300 is capable of combining up to 36 colors and 12 different materials in a single print. This is achieved through AtomForm’s OmniElement automatic nozzle swapping system, which uses 12 dedicated, filament-specific nozzles rather than relying on frequent purging or toolhead flushing. According to the company, this approach can reduce filament waste by as much as 90%, a significant improvement over traditional multi-material extrusion methods.
The Palette 300 is positioned for a wide audience that includes makers, designers, engineers, educators, and hobbyists who require high levels of customization, functional prototyping, or visually complex parts. By minimizing material changeover time and waste, the system aims to make multi-material printing more practical for everyday use rather than a niche or experimental capability.
Automation and process reliability are central to the Palette 300’s design. The printer integrates more than 50 sensors along with four AI-enabled cameras that continuously monitor the printing process. These systems are used for tasks such as nozzle alignment calibration, real-time defect detection, and overall print quality monitoring. The goal is to reduce failed prints and manual intervention, particularly during complex, long-duration jobs involving multiple materials and colors.
Performance-wise, the Palette 300 is designed for high throughput. AtomForm rates the system for maximum print speeds of up to 800 mm/s and acceleration of 25,000 mm/s², enabling faster production without compromising surface quality. The printer offers a 300 × 300 × 300 mm build volume, making it suitable for larger parts, multi-part assemblies, or batch printing workflows.
To support extended multi-material printing, the Palette 300 can connect to up to six AtomForm RFD-6 filament boxes, allowing management of 36 spools simultaneously. Each filament box provides independent drying during printing, helping maintain material quality and consistency—particularly important for hygroscopic materials used in engineering and functional applications.
Designed for environments beyond industrial shop floors, the Palette 300 operates at ≤48 dB, making it suitable for homes, schools, studios, and offices. The system also includes built-in air purification, addressing concerns around particulate emissions and odors during printing.
Key highlights of the AtomForm Palette 300 include its 12 auto-swapping nozzles, extensive color and material support, AI-driven monitoring, and waste-reduction-focused nozzle management technology. Together, these features position the Palette 300 as a significant step forward in accessible, efficient multi-material 3D printing, offering users greater creative and functional freedom while addressing long-standing challenges related to waste, speed, and reliability.
