HeyGears G1X Brings Color Resin 3D Printing to the Desktop

HeyGears has introduced the G1X, a desktop color resin 3D printer that aims to bring multi-material, full-color output within reach of design studios and serious hobbyists. The machine uses an Epson I3200 printhead running across eight channels: CMYK inks, double white, transparent resin, and water-soluble support material. The result is a system that can produce color 3D prints and textured 2D prints in UV mode at a starting price below 3,000 pounds.

How it works

The G1X is not a conventional filament-based 3D printer. It deposits UV-curable ink and resin through an inkjet-style printhead onto a build platform, curing each layer with UV light as it goes. The 580 x 660 x 510mm build area is larger than most desktop resin printers, and the Epson I3200 head delivers layer thickness between 10 and 20 microns.

HeyGears-developed algorithms control droplet size, placement, and layer-by-layer dot distribution across the build area. A LiDAR sensor integrated into the print carriage measures initial build height and monitors layer thickness throughout printing with accuracy up to plus or minus 0.01 mm. The system uses that data to adjust material output dynamically across channels, keeping layer thickness consistent.

A line-scan camera runs continuously during printing, correcting alignment for curved and long-format prints so that images do not distort across sloped surfaces.

Color workflow and software

The G1X offers over 10 million colors and gradients through HeyGears' Raster Image Processor algorithms. For professional workflows, the system accepts OBJ files for color and texture data. It does not currently accept 3MF files from Keyshot natively, which is a gap worth noting for design studios that work in that format. The HeyVerse AI and Blueprint Studio software can generate models from text or image prompts, but a traditional CAD-to-print pipeline is not yet documented.

In UV printing mode, the G1X can print directly onto more than 400 materials, including metals, acrylics, wood, leather, ceramics, and existing 3D printed parts. The 8-channel ink system delivers up to 1440 by 2400 dpi resolution in that mode. Texture height reaches up to 10mm, though HeyGears recommends staying at 5mm or below for better print quality. That makes the machine capable of reproducing surfaces like leather grain, wood carving, brushstroke texture, and braille.

Pricing and availability

The G1X is launching via Kickstarter. The base desktop system starts under 3,000 pounds. The full modular system, which includes everything needed for 2D textured UV printing and 3D printing, ramps up to $16,995. That upper price reflects the professional UV printing capabilities as much as the 3D printing functions.

Where it fits in the market

Color resin 3D printing has been dominated by a small number of high-end machines. Stratasys Polyjet technology produces excellent results but requires industrial-scale equipment and support contracts. Mimaki offers color 3D printing at professional prices. The G1X is trying to open that capability at a lower entry point.

Whether it succeeds depends partly on workflow integration. Design studios that already work in OBJ with color textures will find the G1X accessible. Studios that rely on 3MF from Keyshot or similar tools will face a format gap. The 400-plus material compatibility is a genuine differentiator, and the UV printing mode expands the machine's use cases beyond prototyping into direct-to-material decoration and custom manufacturing.

For the 3D printing industry, the G1X is a signal that color resin printing is moving downmarket. If the Kickstarter delivers on its promises, it will be the most affordable full-color resin system available and the first real desktop competitor to established professional platforms.