DM60 (DeepDye Coloring) Product Introduction

I. General Introduction

The DM60 is a DeepDye coloring system developed by DyeMansion for industrial additive manufacturing applications. It is primarily used to achieve uniform, stable, and penetrating coloration of 3D-printed polymer parts, making it one of the industry’s most widely adopted solutions for standardized coloring of powder-bed–based parts produced via SLS, MJF, SAF, and other processes. Designed with batch processing, repeatability, and minimal human intervention in mind, the DM60 supports a broad range of common 3D-printing materials, including PA11, PA12, TPU, and PP, delivering consistent and reliable color results that meet the demands for uniformity and customization in consumer goods, medical aids, automotive interiors, and tooling fixtures. Unlike traditional spray coating or manual coloring, the DM60 employs a deep-penetration dyeing process in which the colorant infuses into the material’s surface structure rather than merely coating the surface; as a result, it exhibits excellent resistance to fading, substrate exposure, and noticeable color variation under everyday use, light abrasion, and routine cleaning. The system features a fully enclosed chamber design paired with automated temperature control and recirculation systems, which not only ensure uniform coloration but also minimize environmental impact from dye volatilization, making it well suited for integration into small- to medium-volume as well as large-scale 3D-printing post-processing lines. The overall operating logic is oriented toward industrialized workflows, enabling users to execute multiple repeat batches using preconfigured process parameters, thereby reducing reliance on operator expertise and enhancing the stability and throughput of the post-processing stage. Within a complete post-processing workflow, the DM60 is typically combined with cleaning and surface-treatment equipment to form a standardized “depowdering–surface optimization–coloring” sequence, allowing 3D-printed parts to move directly from a raw state to a finished appearance that meets assembly and delivery requirements.

II. Operating Principle

The DM60 employs the DeepDye deep-penetration dyeing principle, in which temperature, time, and liquid circulation work in concert to drive dye molecules into the surface structure of polymer materials, achieving uniform coloration. The entire process is carried out under controlled conditions within a sealed chamber. During operation, 3D-printed parts that have been thoroughly cleaned and dried are first placed on a dedicated fixture rack. This fixture features a hollow, porous design that ensures the dye solution makes full contact with the part’s external surfaces, recesses, holes, and internal channels, thereby eliminating any “dyeing blind spots.” The chamber is then sealed, and a precisely proportioned, specialized dyeing solution is injected. The type of dyeing solution is selected to match the specific printing material, ensuring molecular compatibility and optimal penetration. Once the process begins, a heating module raises the chamber temperature and maintains it within a stable range optimized for the material, as elevated temperatures increase the mobility of polymer chains and slightly expand microscopic interstitial spaces, creating favorable conditions for dye molecule penetration. Simultaneously, the chamber’s internal liquid-circulation system continuously agitates the dye bath, preventing localized concentration gradients that could lead to color variations or staining. Over the programmed cycle, dye molecules gradually diffuse into the part’s surface layer driven by concentration differences and assisted by temperature, forming a stable chemical bond rather than merely adhering to the surface. Upon completion of the dyeing process, the equipment enters a cooling and drainage phase, during which the dye solution is recovered or properly treated. The parts are then removed and subjected to rinsing with clean water followed by drying, effectively eliminating any residual surface coloration and yielding a finished product with uniform color and strong adhesion. Throughout the process, key parameters such as the temperature profile, run duration, and circulation intensity are precisely controlled by the machine’s software, minimizing variability introduced by manual intervention and ensuring consistent coloration across multiple batches of parts.

III. Advantages and Key Features

The DM60 boasts several features tailored to real-world industrial 3D printing dyeing applications, with a strong focus on stability, uniformity, ease of use, and scalability. First, the system employs deep-penetration dyeing, where color is infused into the material’s surface layer. Compared with conventional spray coating, this approach is far more resistant to delamination caused by friction or cleaning, ensuring long-term visual stability under normal operating conditions—making it particularly well suited for structural and aesthetic components that undergo repeated handling, assembly, or mild wear. Second, the equipment utilizes a liquid recirculation and temperature-control system to achieve uniform dye penetration throughout the part, minimizing color variations between the interior and exterior, the front and back surfaces, and even within deep cavities. This effectively eliminates issues such as color spotting, mottling, and uneven shading, thereby meeting the fundamental consistency requirements of industrial-scale production. In terms of process versatility, the DM60 supports dyeing of a wide range of polymer materials and is compatible with parts produced via mainstream powder-bed processes such as SLS, MJF, and SAF. A single machine can handle multiple materials and product types, helping companies reduce equipment diversity and streamline post-processing workflows. The operation procedure is highly standardized, with built-in preset parameters for various materials and colors, allowing users to start production without extensive tuning; new operators can master routine tasks after basic training, thus lowering labor costs and reducing the risk of process variability. At the same time, the closed-chamber design minimizes solvent evaporation during operation, improving the workshop environment and facilitating centralized waste-liquid treatment, in line with standard environmental-management requirements for industrial production. From a maintenance perspective, the DM60 features a clearly organized chamber, piping, and recirculation system, with straightforward daily cleaning and consumable-replacement procedures that help minimize downtime and enhance continuous production-line throughput. Furthermore, the system supports batch processing, enabling flexible adjustment of load quantities based on part size, which delivers high space utilization and processing efficiency in small- to medium-volume production scenarios.

IV. Application Areas and Case Studies

The DM60 deep-dyeing system is primarily used in high-volume 3D-printing production scenarios that demand color consistency and stable appearance, serving a wide range of industries including consumer goods, medical assistive devices, automotive interiors, electronic components, and industrial tooling and fixtures. It is especially well suited for complex parts with intricate geometries that are unsuitable for spray coating and require uniform, through-coloring. In the consumer-goods sector, the system is commonly employed to color personalized wearable products, eyewear accessories, structural components for sports equipment, and cultural‑creative merchandise. For example, some manufacturers of custom 3D‑printed eyeglass frames use the DM60 to uniformly dye frames made from PA11 and PA12 materials, ensuring consistent appearance across batches while avoiding the risk of spray coating clogging fine features and thereby improving first‑pass yield. In the healthcare field, the DM60 can be used to dye rehabilitation aids, orthotic supports, and nursing accessories; uniform coloration facilitates product sorting, identification, and brand‑aligned presentation, and because the dye penetrates throughout the material rather than forming a surface coating, it eliminates the risk of coating flaking and reduces the potential for skin irritation. In the automotive and transportation sectors, numerous automakers and component suppliers employ the DM60 to dye 3D‑printed interior structural parts, functional cover panels, and low‑volume replacement components, aligning the printed parts’ color with the vehicle’s original interior palette to meet pre‑installation aesthetic requirements. In the industrial tooling and fixture domain, companies use different colors to distinguish tools, jigs, and grippers based on their specific functions, simplifying on‑site management and enabling rapid identification; the DM60 delivers color stability and excellent abrasion resistance, making it ideal for long‑term workshop use. Among professional 3D‑printing service providers, the system is also widely utilized for outsourced contract manufacturing, offering customers end‑to‑end post‑processing services—from printing to dyeing—particularly for parts with complex geometries, numerous internal cavities, and other features that are difficult to coat using conventional spray methods. Through‑color dyeing significantly enhances surface quality and delivery efficiency in such cases. As demand grows for small‑batch, customized production, the DM60—with its repeatable performance, scalability, and color stability—has become one of the key post‑processing solutions enabling many companies to advance 3D printing from prototyping to finished end products.

A vast array of color options: from standard databases to custom-formulated recipes.

Our proprietary Deep Dyeing (DDC) technology offers you an unlimited range of color options. As a DM60 user, you’ll benefit from an extensive color database. We provide more than 170 RAL and standard colors that are readily available at no additional development costs or lead time. In addition, our color-matching capabilities enable customized shades—ranging from corporate brand colors to seasonal trend palettes and personalized skin tones. The DM60’s fully automated cleaning cycle ensures flexible color usage and rapid color changes.

Globally reproducible and traceable precise color formulations

For a long time, the coloring of 3D-printed plastic parts has been limited to manual operations with uncontrollable processes. We will leverage our proprietary technology to streamline this workflow and offer precision color solutions worldwide, achieving microgram-level accuracy. By replacing “.” with “,” we can help users overcome previously intractable industrial challenges while ensuring full process reproducibility at any time. The key lies in our custom-designed ink cartridges, which are tailored to the base material, post-processing requirements, and desired color. Depending on the volume of your parts, we provide four different cartridge sizes, each equipped with an RFID chip that transmits all process parameters to the DM60 in compliance with quality-management standards.

ISO-certified colors can be used in end applications across various industries.

Demand for 3D-printed products is steadily growing. Our colorants are ISO-certified, making us a trusted technology partner in the fields of biocompatible eyewear and medical orthotics, as well as light- and heat-resistant automotive interiors. With the expansion of the Colors* Thousand Shades series, we continuously address industry-specific needs and warmly welcome new insights that help advance the development of Deep Dyeing (DDC) technology.