HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / November 12, 2026 / AXILOOP today announced that the MC8, its new desktop 3D printer designed for multi-color and multi-material printing, is now live on Kickstarter. Built with eight independent tool heads, the MC8 takes a different approach from conventional single-nozzle systems, allowing users to keep up to eight colors or materials loaded and ready for use without repeatedly swapping filaments during a print. Designed for makers, designers, engineers, and prototyping teams, the MC8 aims to make complex printing projects more efficient and flexible, with less material waste and fewer interruptions.
Multi-color 3D printing can make models more expressive and functional, but changing colors or materials on a single-nozzle printer often requires purging the previous filament before the next one can be used. This process can consume additional material, extend print times, and add complexity to projects involving frequent transitions. The MC8 addresses this challenge through its independent tool-head architecture, with each head dedicated to its own filament. By keeping multiple colors and materials available simultaneously, the system is designed to simplify transitions and expand the possibilities for combining different materials within a single project.
Speed is another important part of the MC8's approach. Its pre-heated tool heads are designed to enable tool changes in as little as four seconds, while a no-wipe tool alignment system helps minimize the material waste typically associated with color and material changes. The printer supports speeds of up to 300 mm/s, extruder movement of up to 600 mm/s, and acceleration of up to 25,000 mm/s². Combined with precision-oriented motion control and intelligent calibration, these capabilities are designed to help users work efficiently while maintaining consistent print quality across complex, multi-tool jobs.
With a 300 × 300 × 300 mm build volume, the MC8 also provides room for larger models, functional prototypes, detailed multicolor creations, and multiple smaller parts in a single print. An X-axis linear guide rail and 2,500-point eddy-current auto-leveling system support stable motion and precise bed calibration, helping the printer manage the demands of high-speed, multi-tool printing. From creative projects and collectibles to engineering models and early-stage product development, the build area and motion system are designed to accommodate a broad range of desktop fabrication needs.
Beyond printing performance, AXILOOP has designed the MC8 to make day-to-day operation easier to manage. The printer incorporates 45 sensors and AI-powered monitoring to track key processes, including tool changes, filament feeding, print progress, temperature, and system safety. Remote app control, one-tap filament loading, and real-time status feedback help users monitor their machines and manage print jobs with less manual intervention. By bringing these functions together, the MC8 aims to reduce the effort required to oversee routine printing operations and give users more time to focus on designing, testing, and creating.
The MC8 builds on AXILOOP's precision manufacturing expertise and vision of making advanced creation more accessible. As the dedicated 3D printing division of Xike Industrial, a subsidiary of Zesum Technology, AXILOOP draws on over a decade of manufacturing experience, 300+ patents, and long-standing partnerships with global industry leaders including Corning, BYD, and Lens Technology. Backed by this strong industrial foundation and localized after-sales support in Germany, France, the UK, and the US, AXILOOP brings advanced fabrication capabilities to the desktop, making multi-material printing more accessible to experienced users and those exploring new creative and engineering applications.
From colorful creative projects to functional prototypes that combine different materials, the MC8 is designed to give users greater flexibility in how they approach a print. By rethinking how a desktop printer handles multiple colors and materials, AXILOOP aims to make complex printing workflows more practical, helping users spend less time managing material changes and more time turning ideas into physical objects.
Contact: launch@axiloop3d.com
SOURCE: AXILOOP
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