For years, multi-colour and multi-material 3D printing was seen as something reserved for industrial machines with price tags that put them far out of reach for schools, small businesses, and hobbyists. Switching filaments mid-print often meant pausing, purging, or even running multiple machines, leading to more hassle than reward. That’s all changed with Bambu Lab.
Breaking Down Barriers
Bambu Lab has transformed the way makers, educators, and businesses think about 3D printing. With their Automatic Material Systems (AMS) and printers like the X1C, P1S, A1 mini and now the H2S they’ve made it possible to seamlessly print with multiple filaments in one job. Suddenly, what once cost tens of thousands of dollars is now available at a fraction of the price.
Instead of being limited to single-colour prototypes or clunky manual filament swaps, users can now design and print vibrant, functional parts with multiple materials—right from their desktop.
Why This Matters for EducationIn schools, accessibility and ease-of-use are key. Teachers don’t have time to babysit every print, and students thrive when they can see their creative ideas come to life in full colour. With Bambu’s systems, classrooms can go beyond basic projects and into fields like engineering, product design, and art—printing everything from colourful geometric models to prototypes that combine flexible and rigid materials. The closed, user-friendly design also makes Bambu printers appealing for education, where reliability and safety are just as important as innovation. |
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A Game-Changer for Small BusinessesSmall businesses have also benefitted from the leap forward. Whether it’s a product designer making eye-catching prototypes, an architect producing colour-coded models, or a small shop customising merchandise, Bambu Lab printers allow businesses to achieve professional-grade results without outsourcing. The reduced cost of ownership compared to older multi-material systems makes it realistic for even small teams to add these capabilities to their workflow. |
Empowering Hobbyists at HomePerhaps the most exciting impact has been on individual makers and hobbyists. Communities are filled with vibrant multi-colour models—from Pokémon figurines to cosplay props—created on Bambu printers. Instead of investing in multiple machines or dealing with hours of manual work, hobbyists can set up a print, walk away, and return to a fully finished, multi-coloured masterpiece. This accessibility has sparked new creativity across the 3D printing community, lowering the barriers for experimentation and innovation. |
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The Future Is Here
What Bambu Lab has achieved is nothing short of a democratization of advanced 3D printing. By making multi-colour and multi-material printing affordable, reliable, and easy to use, they’ve opened doors for everyone—from students in classrooms, to entrepreneurs, to hobbyists at home.
The future of 3D printing is vibrant, and thanks to Bambu Lab, it’s in everyone’s hands.
Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer - $1,499.00 inc GST
Bambu Lab P1S 3D Printer - $849.00 inc GST
Bambu Lab A1 mini 3D Printer - $359.90 inc GST
Bambu Lab A1 3D Printer - $479.00 inc GST
Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer - $2,999.00 inc GST
Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer - $1,899.00 inc GST
