Anycubic ACE Pro New Filament 3D Printer

The Anycubic ACE Pro is not a 3D printer itself, but a filament system that adds multi-color and smart material-handling capabilities to compatible Anycubic FDM 3D printers like the Kobra series. It was released in early 2025 alongside the Anycubic Kobra 3 and Kobra S1.

Discover Anycubic ACE Pro for fast, precise 3D printing with smart features. Perfect for hobbyists, makers, and small businesses. Read now.

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Product Features

● Smart Multi-Color Printing, Print in 4 to 8 Colors 
● Intelligent Identification Filament Sync
● Dries while it Prints in Multi-Color 
● Filament Backup

Features and capabilities

• Multi-color printing: The ACE Pro allows for up to 4-color printing on compatible 3D printers. By connecting a second ACE Pro unit with an optional 8-color Filament Hub, users can expand their color capabilities to eight.
• Active filament drying: An integrated dual 200W PTC heating system dries filaments while printing, circulating warm air at a consistent temperature of up to 131°F (55°C). This feature helps improve print quality by reducing moisture in the filament.
• Smart printing functions:
  • Filament backup and auto-refill: The system maximizes filament use by automatically switching to the next spool of the same color and material once one runs out.
  • Filament runout and winding detection: Sensors prevent tangles and messy prints by detecting when a spool is running low or entangled.
  • Nozzle clog detection: A built-in buffer structure detects clogs, pauses the print, and sends an alert to protect the machine.
• RFID technology: For the best results and automated settings, the ACE Pro can identify compatible Anycubic filaments with built-in RFID chips, though it can also be used with un-chipped filaments manually.

Why Choose Anycubic ACE Pro

Compatibility

The ACE Pro is specifically designed to be compatible with Anycubic’s modern FDM printer series. 

• Supported printers: It works with the Kobra 3 Combo, Kobra S1 Combo, and the standalone Kobra 3 Max.
• Flexible filaments not supported: Anycubic notes that the ACE Pro is not compatible with flexible filaments like TPU. 

How it works

The ACE Pro automatically handles and feeds different filaments to the printer’s extruder. When a color change is needed, the system unloads the current filament and loads the next one according to the instructions from the slicing software, reducing manual intervention.

The Anycubic ACE Pro: A Deep Dive into Multi-Color 3D Printing

Key Takeaways

• The Anycubic ACE Pro is a multi-color and multi-material filament system, not a standalone 3D printer.
• It’s designed to be used with compatible Anycubic printers, such as the Kobra S1 and Kobra 3 series.
• The system can handle up to four filaments simultaneously, with the ability to expand to eight colors by stacking a second unit.
• Notable features include active filament drying, RFID detection for Anycubic filaments, and smart clog/tangle detection.

A New Level of Multi-Color Printing

Core Features and Functionality

The ACE Pro is packed with features that improve both the quality and convenience of 3D printing.

• Multi-Color Printing: The primary function of the ACE Pro is to allow for prints with up to four different colors or materials. Users can expand this to eight colors by stacking a second ACE Pro unit. The system uses an automated process to switch between filaments based on your slicer settings.
• Active Filament Drying: To ensure high-quality prints and prevent defects like stringing and poor layer adhesion, the ACE Pro features a built-in filament drying function. A dual 200W PTC heating system circulates hot air, maintaining a consistent temperature of up to 55°C. This allows for simultaneous printing and drying for up to 24 hours, keeping filaments in optimal condition.
• Intelligent Filament Management: The system is equipped with several smart features to prevent common printing issues.
  • RFID Sync: The ACE Pro can automatically identify Anycubic’s own filaments via RFID tags on the spools. This feature suggests appropriate printing settings, simplifying the setup process. While it works best with Anycubic’s own filament, the unit can be used with third-party filaments by manually inputting the material type and color.
  • Anti-Tangle & Clog Detection: The unit features a mechanical buffer structure that delivers filament through individual tubes, helping to prevent tangles and clogs. If a blockage is detected, the print is paused, and an alert is sent to the user.
  • Filament Backup: The system can automatically switch to a new spool of the same color and material once the first one runs out, ensuring uninterrupted printing.

Staying Dry for All Applications

Intelligent Printing, Revolutionary Performance

Technical Specifications & Compatibility

• Compatible Materials: The ACE Pro supports a wide range of common filaments, including PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PET, PA, PC, PP, and HIPS.
• Printer Compatibility: The ACE Pro is specifically designed for integration with the Anycubic Kobra S1 and Anycubic Kobra 3 series.
• Slicer Software: It is designed to work with Anycubic Slicer and Anycubic Slicer for Orca.
• Dimensions & Weight: The unit weighs 4.6 kg and has dimensions of approximately 36.6 x 28.3 x 23.5 cm.

Specifications

Core Printing Performance
Supporting Filaments PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PET, PA, PC, PP, HIPS
System & Mechanical Design
Auto-filament Refill Supported	Power Supply 230W
User Experience & Features
Machine Weight 4.6kg	Package Weight 5.7kg	Machine Dimensions 365.94*282.84*234.5mm	Packaging Dimensions 430*335*305mm

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