We tested da Vinci Color, the first 3D color printer

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3D printing is a technology that has been with us for several years, although it is progressing little by little. Innovations are emerging that make it more interesting and accessible, adding new features to make it more attractive. One of them is the possibility of printing 3D objects in color, something that is already possible with the new da Vinci Color.

It is the first 3D color printer and is the work of XYZprinting, the leading brand in 3D desktop printing. It was unveiled at IFA 2017 in Berlin, a fair focused precisely on state-of-the-art technological innovation. The da Vinci Color printer opens up even more possibilities to this technology, which promises to improve even further over the next few years.

Up to 16 million shades is the result of combining the various colors present in the four ink cartridges of this device. With them you can equip the printed objects with more realism and precision. In addition, the size of da Vinci Color makes it ideal for small spaces such as business centers, schools and designers.

The PLA filaments used to create the objects are perfect for absorbing and embodying the color that you have chosen. With each cartridge four objects of about 5cm3 can be printed.

Obviously, three-dimensional printing offers endless options in sectors such as construction or healthcare, but that does not have to exclude its utility in the desktop. It is the main objective of XYZprinting, which focuses on bringing 3D printing to the user level, especially for those who want to squeeze their imagination to create new shapes, objects and now also colors.

If you are a designer, for example, you will find it particularly attractive to be able to show your customers in virtually real time a demo of the product they are asking for. It is an added value to your work that in the long run can make a difference fundamentally.

The first color 3D printer will be available from November, although you can pre-purchase your da Vinci Color through its website. Its price is € 3,599, an especially profitable investment for designers and other professionals who need to have a realistic sample of the product they have just created.