Mosaic Manufacturing: Multiple Materials, Infinite Potential

Mosaic Manufacturing is a Canadian company that made a name for itself in 2014 with Palette. This piece of equipment connects to a FDM 3D printer and allows for multi-color and multi-material parts without having to modify the extruder. Based on a patented technology called SEME (Series Enabled Multi-Material Extrusion), Palette pushed back one of the main limits of FDM 3D printing by mixing several filaments simultaneously. With the success of the Palette, the manufacturer is now moving into high gear by announcing several new products and materials with the aim of making multi-color FDM printing even easier. In France, Atome3D is the official reseller.

First steps in the 3D printer market

The big news recently revealed by the manufacturer is the upcoming arrival of its first range of 3D printers. These printers feature Palette X technology, which allows the simultaneous printing of up to eight filaments. Respectively named Element and Element HT, these two models are accompanied by CANVAS slicing software, which is free for all Mosaic users and allows for easy colorization of 3D models.

In terms of technical characteristics, these two 3D printers offer a printing volume of 350 x 350 x 350 mm. They allow a maximum extrusion temperature of 300°C and are equipped with a heating plate up to 120°C, all with a printing speed of up to 100mm/s. The Element HT differs from its little sister by offering an extrusion temperature of up to 500°C and a closed chamber that can reach up to 80°C, which allows it to print technical and high-performance materials.