# Multi-Material 3D Printers The Mosaic 'Palette' 3D Printing System Blends New Materials By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-system References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/mosaic-palette-aims-to-revolutionise-multiple-colour-3d-printing-25-02-2016/) & [mosaicmanufacturing](http://www.mosaicmanufacturing.com/) 3D printing is becoming a mainstay technology, which is evident with new products being developed like the [Mosaic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-ai) 'Palette' 3D printing system. Designed to offer an additional layer of customization, the Mosaic 'Palette' 3D printer enables users to use multi-material and [multi-colored functionalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegoo-centauri-carbon-2-combo). This technology allows users to create totally customized final products without having to do any physical binding by hand. The Mosaic 'Palette' 3D printing system was brought to life via a successful [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers) campaign, which is allowing the brand to now take pre-orders for a formal April product launch. Best of all, the Mosaic 'Palette' can be incorporated into 3D printing technologies that are already owned to help cut down on the level of integration required. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable 3D Printing:** The Mosaic 'Palette' 3D printing system enables users to create totally customized final products using multi-material and multi-colored functionalities. - **Integration of Multi-materials:** The Mosaic 'Palette' can be incorporated into existing 3D printing technologies, offering an opportunity to increase the level of integration and expand capabilities. - **Streamlined Production Processes:** Multi-material 3D printers like the Mosaic 'Palette' eliminate the need for manual binding, leading to more efficient and streamlined production processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing:** The Mosaic 'Palette' 3D printing system is disrupting the 3D printing industry by introducing multi-material and multi-colored functionalities, allowing for more customized and intricate designs. - **Product Design:** The customizable capabilities of the Mosaic 'Palette' 3D printing system present an innovative opportunity for product designers to push the boundaries of traditional design limitations. - **Manufacturing:** Multi-material 3D printers like the Mosaic 'Palette' have the potential to revolutionize the manufacturing industry by streamlining production processes and reducing manual labor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimaterial-3d-printer.md) - [Multicolor Printer Filament Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-module.md) - [Efficient 3D Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers.md) - [Aftermarket 3D Printer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-print-chromaset.md) - [Multicolored Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fdm-color-3d-printer.md) - [Seven-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j850-pro.md) - [Multi-Head 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prusa-xl-multi-material.md) - [Cutting-Edge 3D-Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1.md) - [Dual-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fdm-3d-printers.md)