{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"167441","rtpr_id":"nPrevCqlna-20261013","ticker":"3388","exchange":"HKEX","all_tickers":["3388"],"title":"Creality K3 Opens for Pre-Order at $849, Advancing Multi-Color 3D Printing","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-10-13T12:00:01.306Z","article_body":"Creality K3 Opens for Pre-Order at $849, Advancing Multi-Color 3D Printing\nPR Newswire\n\nHOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2026\n\nAward-winning K3 features approximately 5-second nozzle swaps, up to 80%\nshorter print times, and expandable multi-material capabilities.\n\nHOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Creality has officially opened\npre-orders for the Creality K3\n(https://store.creality.com/products/k3-multi-material-multicolor-3d-printer?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3),\nits latest flagship K Series 3D printer, starting at $849 in the United\nStates. Recognized as an IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, the K3\n(https://store.creality.com/products/k3-multi-material-multicolor-3d-printer?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nintroduces its proprietary four-nozzle KliTek™ system, designed to address\ntwo major challenges in multi-color 3D printing: lengthy color changes and\nexcessive filament waste. Unlike conventional single-nozzle multi-color\nprinters that repeatedly retract, reload, and purge filament, the K3\n(https://store.creality.com/products/k3-multi-material-multicolor-3d-printer?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nkeeps four filaments ready in independent channels and switches between\nlightweight nozzle assemblies in approximately 5 seconds. The system delivers\nup to 80% shorter total print times and up to 85% less material waste compared\nwith conventional single-nozzle multi-color workflows.\n\n\nFour-Nozzle Innovation: Faster Printing, Less Waste\n\n\nTraditional single-nozzle multi-color printing can involve hundreds or\nthousands of filament changes, significantly increasing production time and\nmaterial consumption. Building on the automation and performance of the K2\nSeries, the K3 addresses this bottleneck with its proprietary KliTek™\nnozzle-changing architecture.\n\nWith four independent filament paths, the system enables complete material\nchanges in under 15 seconds and color switching up to five times faster than\nconventional workflows, reducing the repetitive purging associated with\nsingle-nozzle printing.\n\nBeyond Multi-Color: Expanded Material and Creative Possibilities\n\n\nBeyond multi-color printing, the K3 supports advanced multi-material and\nmixed-nozzle applications through optional accessories.\n\nUsers can combine 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 mm nozzles within a single print,\nassigning smaller nozzles to detailed surfaces and larger ones to faster\ninfill. This approach can improve printing efficiency by up to 30%.\n\nFor flexible materials, the S-Drive™ Dual-Drive feeding system supports TPU\n85A–95A with compatible accessories, achieving flow rates of up to 15 mm³/s\nwith TPU 95A, seven times that of standard consumer 3D printers under\nspecified testing conditions.\n\nThe K3 also introduces CMYK physical color blending, using calibrated\ntranslucent filaments and controlled layer stacking to create a broader color\nspectrum. USB-C quick-swap nozzle assemblies further simplify maintenance,\nreducing replacement costs by up to one-third compared with complete toolhead\nreplacements.\n\nThe printer supports common materials including PLA, PETG, PET, and PCTG,\nwhile optional accessories expand compatibility with engineering-grade,\nflexible, and soluble filaments.\n\nHigh-Speed Performance with Precision and Reliability\n\n\nThe K3 features a 260 × 260 × 260 mm build volume, printing speeds of up to\n500 mm/s, and acceleration of 20,000 mm/s². Its 300°C hot end and 100°C\nheated bed support a broad range of printing materials.\n\nTo maintain precision during rapid nozzle changes, the K3 integrates 37\nsensors, including 12 dedicated to monitoring nozzle alignment and locking. In\nCreality's laboratory testing, the system maintained repeatability of less\nthan 25 μm across more than 800,000 nozzle-change cycles.\n\nThe printer also features a reinforced structure with 30% greater rigidity,\nalongside a 7 dB reduction in operating noise, based on internal testing.\n\nPricing and Availability\n\nThe Creality K3 is now available for pre-order in the United States, starting\nat $849. From October 12 through November 30, 2026, customers purchasing the\nK3 for $849 will receive four complimentary rolls of Hyper PLA filament. Free\nshipping is also available for orders placed through Creality's official\nonline store during the promotional period.\n\nIn Europe, the K3 is expected to become available in December 2026.\n\nFor more information or to pre-order, visit the Creality K3 official product\npage\n(https://store.creality.com/products/k3-multi-material-multicolor-3d-printer?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3).\n\n*Performance data is based on Creality's internal testing. Actual results may\nvary depending on materials, models, and printing conditions. Advanced\nmulti-material, flexible-filament, and mixed-nozzle capabilities require\noptional accessories sold separately.\n\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/creality-k3-opens-for-pre-order-at-849-advancing-multi-color-3d-printing-302906922.html\n\n\n\nSeth.Ma@creality.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2012135/20261013055908EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA3015418\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2012137/20261013055908EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA3015420\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2012136/20261013055908EDT_image_3.jpg?id=OA3015419\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2012138/20261013055908EDT_image_4.jpg?id=OA3015421\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1543508/CREALITY-3D-Logo.jpg?id=OA3015422\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPrevCqlna-20261013","title":"Creality K3 Opens for Pre-Order at $849, Advancing Multi-Color 3D Printing","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"3388","created":"2026-10-13T12:00:01.306Z","tickers":["3388"],"exchange":"HKEX","article_body":"Creality K3 Opens for Pre-Order at $849, Advancing Multi-Color 3D Printing\nPR Newswire\n\nHOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2026\n\nAward-winning K3 features approximately 5-second nozzle swaps, up to 80%\nshorter print times, and expandable multi-material capabilities.\n\nHOUSTON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Creality has officially opened\npre-orders for the Creality K3\n(https://store.creality.com/products/k3-multi-material-multicolor-3d-printer?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3),\nits latest flagship K Series 3D printer, starting at $849 in the United\nStates. Recognized as an IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, the K3\n(https://store.creality.com/products/k3-multi-material-multicolor-3d-printer?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nintroduces its proprietary four-nozzle KliTek™ system, designed to address\ntwo major challenges in multi-color 3D printing: lengthy color changes and\nexcessive filament waste. Unlike conventional single-nozzle multi-color\nprinters that repeatedly retract, reload, and purge filament, the K3\n(https://store.creality.com/products/k3-multi-material-multicolor-3d-printer?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nkeeps four filaments ready in independent channels and switches between\nlightweight nozzle assemblies in approximately 5 seconds. The system delivers\nup to 80% shorter total print times and up to 85% less material waste compared\nwith conventional single-nozzle multi-color workflows.\n\n\nFour-Nozzle Innovation: Faster Printing, Less Waste\n\n\nTraditional single-nozzle multi-color printing can involve hundreds or\nthousands of filament changes, significantly increasing production time and\nmaterial consumption. Building on the automation and performance of the K2\nSeries, the K3 addresses this bottleneck with its proprietary KliTek™\nnozzle-changing architecture.\n\nWith four independent filament paths, the system enables complete material\nchanges in under 15 seconds and color switching up to five times faster than\nconventional workflows, reducing the repetitive purging associated with\nsingle-nozzle printing.\n\nBeyond Multi-Color: Expanded Material and Creative Possibilities\n\n\nBeyond multi-color printing, the K3 supports advanced multi-material and\nmixed-nozzle applications through optional accessories.\n\nUsers can combine 0.2, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8 mm nozzles within a single print,\nassigning smaller nozzles to detailed surfaces and larger ones to faster\ninfill. This approach can improve printing efficiency by up to 30%.\n\nFor flexible materials, the S-Drive™ Dual-Drive feeding system supports TPU\n85A–95A with compatible accessories, achieving flow rates of up to 15 mm³/s\nwith TPU 95A, seven times that of standard consumer 3D printers under\nspecified testing conditions.\n\nThe K3 also introduces CMYK physical color blending, using calibrated\ntranslucent filaments and controlled layer stacking to create a broader color\nspectrum. USB-C quick-swap nozzle assemblies further simplify maintenance,\nreducing replacement costs by up to one-third compared with complete toolhead\nreplacements.\n\nThe printer supports common materials including PLA, PETG, PET, and PCTG,\nwhile optional accessories expand compatibility with engineering-grade,\nflexible, and soluble filaments.\n\nHigh-Speed Performance with Precision and Reliability\n\n\nThe K3 features a 260 × 260 × 260 mm build volume, printing speeds of up to\n500 mm/s, and acceleration of 20,000 mm/s². Its 300°C hot end and 100°C\nheated bed support a broad range of printing materials.\n\nTo maintain precision during rapid nozzle changes, the K3 integrates 37\nsensors, including 12 dedicated to monitoring nozzle alignment and locking. In\nCreality's laboratory testing, the system maintained repeatability of less\nthan 25 μm across more than 800,000 nozzle-change cycles.\n\nThe printer also features a reinforced structure with 30% greater rigidity,\nalongside a 7 dB reduction in operating noise, based on internal testing.\n\nPricing and Availability\n\nThe Creality K3 is now available for pre-order in the United States, starting\nat $849. From October 12 through November 30, 2026, customers purchasing the\nK3 for $849 will receive four complimentary rolls of Hyper PLA filament. Free\nshipping is also available for orders placed through Creality's official\nonline store during the promotional period.\n\nIn Europe, the K3 is expected to become available in December 2026.\n\nFor more information or to pre-order, visit the Creality K3 official product\npage\n(https://store.creality.com/products/k3-multi-material-multicolor-3d-printer?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3).\n\n*Performance data is based on Creality's internal testing. Actual results may\nvary depending on materials, models, and printing conditions. Advanced\nmulti-material, flexible-filament, and mixed-nozzle capabilities require\noptional accessories sold separately.\n\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.co.uk/news-releases/creality-k3-opens-for-pre-order-at-849-advancing-multi-color-3d-printing-302906922.html\n\n\n\nSeth.Ma@creality.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2012135/20261013055908EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA3015418\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2012137/20261013055908EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA3015420\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2012136/20261013055908EDT_image_3.jpg?id=OA3015419\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS2012138/20261013055908EDT_image_4.jpg?id=OA3015421\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1543508/CREALITY-3D-Logo.jpg?id=OA3015422\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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