Mova launch: AtomForm Palette 300 36-color 3D printer goes hard on features

San Jose was the venue of choice for Mova's launch party of the AtomForm Palette 300. Along with some notable 3D printing-focused creators, guests had a chance to experience firsthand the exciting new features the Palette 300 has in store.

The AtomForm Palette 300 is the first of its kind 3D printer that features a revolver-style nozzle setup. Directly inspired by CNC machines, this setup not only supports up to 36 color options but also allows up to 12 filament types in a single print, all without user intervention. Undoubtedly, this feature alone has folk excited, with prominent 3D printing YouTube creators Jerry Gomes (@ThePrintHouse) and Robbie Burch (@RobbieDoesThingz) listing it as their top pick during the event's panel discussion. Robbie also pointed out that while the 36-color support is exciting, the fact that the Palette 300 can swap to a new nozzle when one gets clogged is a game-changer when it comes to saving time and prints.

Regarding time and print savings, AtomForm engineers shared that the Palette 300 was developed specifically to reduce filament waste and, as a result, its overall environmental impact. To do this, the Palette 300 uses a wide range of sensors, computer vision, and environmental controls to save the print before it's too late. For Stanford professor of design Berry Katz, all of this means one thing: "less waste," which, for users, translates into less money spent on filament.

In addition to reducing waste, the sensors pull double duty by reducing the time users spend tweaking, calibrating, and performing other tedious activities that accompany the 3D printing process. Education-oriented YouTuber Joel Telling discussed how this level of automation significantly reduces the barrier to entry for a hobby with a much higher learning curve. He is excited to see what this printer will do for younger students, especially those learning TinkerCAD, and what doors of creativity, both functional and artistic, it will open.

There is no doubt that the Palette 300 is idealistic and innovative in its feature set; however, that doesn't mean it is without its limitations. For Mova AtomForm, this printer falls squarely into the premium prosumer category. Currently, the estimated price for the printer and a filament housing is around $2000, and there is no definitive word on the cost to achieve the full 36-color capabilities. Additionally, AtomForm made it clear that while this printer offers a broader range of capabilities, it is not positioned as a commercial-ready device. Still, the Palette 300 is shaking up the 3D printing space, and pre-orders are live with a $50 deposit, with the release date set for early Q2 of 2026.