iNEW3D QC2A Brings True Full-Color 3D Printing to Desktop Under $10K

A new Kickstarter campaign is promising to bring true full-color 3D printing to desktop users for under $10,000 — a price point that could democratize a technology historically reserved for industrial giants.

Breaking the Color Barrier

The iNEW3D QC2A, developed by SIMBA 3D (a team with proven track record in LCD resin manufacturing), uses material jetting technology to mix color per droplet — unlike traditional multi-material FDM printers that simply swap between solid filament colors. The result is over 500,000 possible colors, smooth gradients, and accurate skin tones, all built directly into the model during printing.

Most desktop printers today can only do multi-color: a few solid filaments swapped in blocks. QC2A prints true full-color. With its micro-jetting system, it mixes color per droplet.

Desktop Price, Industrial Technology

Full-color 3D printing has traditionally been dominated by systems costing tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Objet (now part of Stratasys) introduced the technology in the mid-2010s, followed by Mimaki's 3DUJ series — both targeting corporate laboratories and specialized service bureaus.

The QC2A's MSRP is set at $9,999, with early bird pricing at approximately $7,199. The campaign had already raised nearly $1 million within days of launching, indicating strong market demand.

More Than Just Color

Beyond full-color printing, the QC2A includes:

• AI-generated 3D models — built-in workflow for converting concepts to print
• Automated slicing — streamlined workflow for creators
• Water-soluble supports — easy post-processing
• 720x2880 DPI resolution — ultra-fine detail
• 2-year warranty — with dedicated customer support

Estimated delivery is June 2026, with worldwide shipping.

Is It Too Good to Be True?

Industry analysts note that while the technology concept is solid and the team has experience in resin manufacturing, crowdfunding campaigns always carry risk. The printer uses CMYW (cyan, magenta, yellow, white) resin jetting — a proven approach in industrial printers.

As VoxelMatters noted: Whether the upcoming low-cost systems will be reliable remains to be seen. But the time has come for full-color 3D printing to become more accessible.

For creators, studios, and small businesses priced out of industrial full-color systems, the QC2A represents an intriguing proposition — if the product delivers on its promises.