Meet the 20 Phase 1 winners of the Snapmaker U1 Innovation Fund, discover what makers are building, and get ready for Phase 2 on October 28.
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A 3D printer can do much more around the house than make toys and workshop parts. With the right model, material, and color palette, it can produce objects that feel deliberately chosen for a room—from sculptural vases and wall art to organizers that look good enough to leave on
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A 3D printed lamp turns lighting into more than a functional object. Instead of choosing from fixed shapes and finishes, you can experiment with curves, lattices, translucent panels, multicolor patterns, textured surfaces, and forms that would be difficult to create with conventional manufacturing. That freedom makes lighting especially well suited
This is the promise of the Full Spectrum modification of Snapmaker Orca by Radu (a.k.a. “ratdoux”), and it’s not just a party trick…
30 Print-Ready Models. Zero Setup. Just Print. With U1 now ONE WEEK AWAY from being in-stock globally, we are reminded of a moment every maker knows well — the excitement of a new machine, followed by a simple question: what should I make first? With Snapmaker U1, that moment
With the launch of Snapmaker U1, we are publishing the modifications we’ve made to three widely used open-source projects: Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd. These projects form the foundation of U1’s firmware system. Over the course of development, we have significantly extended and adapted them to support U1’
Using the Snapmaker Rotary Module and Rest Machining with Fusion 360 By Dominik Bilitewski 1. Project presentation and motivation Although I have never played chess in my life, I have always been fascinated by the game itself, but above all by the aesthetics of the chess pieces. A high-quality
Hi Snapmaker Community, Over the past month, our U1 Test Pilot Program has been in full swing. We shipped 19 beta units to experienced community members and past Snapmaker video contest winners. They have provided detailed feedback that has been invaluable in refining the U1 before full-scale production. This
Tool changer 3D printers are redefining the possibilities of multi-material printing. Unlike traditional designs, these advanced machines feature a system that can automatically swap between different tool heads during a single print job. This core capability opens the door to creating complex parts with multiple materials and colors, without
The Filament Must Flow.
Snapmaker Space is our new 3D model platform, built from the ground up around the Snapmaker U1.
September 9's Apple Event introduced iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone. Naturally, we were interested in the new hardware. Then we spotted an old friend. Sitting on a table in the background was the Snapmaker Original: the compact 3-in-1 machine that started our story. Apple had
Full Spectrum printing can create a surprisingly wide range of colors from just four filaments. But until now, getting the best results required a little experimentation. Today, we're introducing the Snapmaker PLA Full Spectrum Filament Bundle: four specially developed Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Gray (CMYG) filaments calibrated specifically
Hey Snapmaker Community, Back in April we launched the Snapmaker Model Library with 30 print-ready models, and said at the time that a larger platform was coming later in the year. That platform, Snapmaker Space, is now in closed beta, and applications are open. This post covers what the
Let’s be honest: peeling a fresh print off the build plate is incredibly satisfying, but it’s rarely the finish line. Fresh off the printer, parts often suffer from visible layer lines, rough support scars, or lack the mechanical strength required for functional, real-world applications. Bridging the gap
Managing a 3D printing lab across a school district requires balancing technical capability with classroom realities. When dozens of students need to complete design projects before a term deadline, print throughput, network security policies, and student safety immediately dictate which hardware will succeed and which will sit idle. Selecting an
If you have ever tried to print a flexible phone case or a custom rubber gasket, you probably know the frustration. Many makers actively avoid flexible filaments because they are notorious for causing jammed extruders, severe stringing, and completely failed prints. It can be incredibly intimidating to spend money on
If you spend enough time staring at the hypnotic dance of a 3D printer, it is easy to get mesmerized entirely by the hardware. Extruders pushing molten plastic, stepper motors humming, and Cartesian belts flying across the gantry. But the cold, hard truth? Hardware only sets your machine's
Diving into 3D printing can feel overwhelming at first. You download an exciting 3D design file, fire up your new printer, and immediately run into a wall of jargon: STLs, G-code, and "slicing." It can be frustrating to feel like you need an engineering degree just to
It can be frustrating when you try to speed up your 3D printer only to end up with messy prints. At higher speeds, traditional printers often struggle with visible surface ripples, rounded corners, or violent vibrations that rattle the entire frame. If you have ever felt held back by your
A 3D printer for home use typically costs between $150 and $1,000, depending on the features, speed, and materials it supports. Entry-level beginner models usually start around $200, while feature-rich machines with faster speeds, fully enclosed designs, and multi-color printing capabilities generally range from $500 to
