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You’ve just downloaded the perfect model. You’re ready to slice it, but then you hit the drop-down menu for "Material" and hesitate. Should you load the reliable, easy-to-print PLA, or is it time to switch to that spool of PETG you bought months ago but haven&
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It’s a rite of passage for every 3D printing enthusiast: You print a beautiful vase or a custom planter, fill it with water, and admire your work. But an hour later, you find a small puddle forming at the base. Or worse—the "slow weep" that ruins
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Valentine's Day is fast approaching. Makers know the drill: you want to print a gift that feels premium and personal, not something that screams "cheap plastic trinket." But creating high-quality, multi-colored gifts usually demands a frustrating trade-off. Traditional single-head printers generate mountains of "poop"
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 chess
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 blog
The day is here. The official Snapmaker U1 Kickstarter campaign launches today, August 19, at 7 AM PDT / 4 PM CEST. This post contains all the final details you need to back the project the moment it goes live and secure your U1 at the exclusive Kickstarter price. We'
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
Do you use more filament than expected when printing in many colors or materials? You are not alone. In 3D printing, there is a process called purge. This means pushing out some filament to clean the nozzle. It happens before a print starts or when the printer switches color or
This week, we're unveiling the next era of Snapmaker: the U1, a high-speed, multicolor, multimaterial 3D printer, powered by an independent 4-head extruder swapping system: SnapSwap™.
2025 was a defining year for Snapmaker. From our record breaking U1 Kickstarter, to launching Snapmaker Orca (Beta), to our new line of filaments, to strengthening industry partnerships, to meeting our community around the world, this year marked a clear step forward in our mission: Make Something Wonderful Here’s
When we talk about FDM 3D printing materials, PLA is the reliable standard. But if you want to unlock functional parts, wearables, and shock-absorbing tools, TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is the game-changer. Many users hesitate to try TPU because of its reputation for being "difficult"—clogged nozzles, stringing, and
Multi-color 3D printing is no longer a futuristic concept—machines like the Snapmaker U1 have made printing with four independent materials a standard reality. Yet, most multi-color prints are still limited to solid, distinct blocks of color placed side-by-side. HueForge evolves this capability by introducing "Filament Painting." Instead
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 chess
You’ve just finished assembling your new machine, or maybe you’ve just swapped in a fresh spool of filament. You hit print on a complex mechanical part, wait four hours, and… it doesn’t fit. The holes are too tight, the square edges are bulging, and the surface has
Multi material 3D printing has become one of the most searched—and most misunderstood—topics in consumer and prosumer 3D printing. On paper, it sounds simple: load multiple filaments, press print, and get parts that combine rigid and flexible sections, or dissolve supports away cleanly in water. In practice, many
If you’ve spent any time around a 3D printer, you’ve probably met it already. The moment you lift the enclosure door and see a sad pile of stringy plastic where your part should be. Sometimes it’s not a full failure, just sagging loops or rough, droopy edges
You’ve just unboxed your new 3D printer. It’s sitting on your desk, a marvel of metal and potential, but there is often a moment of hesitation for new makers. You might be asking, “Do I need to be an engineer to run this?” or “What do all these
When a 3D print feels weak or snaps too easily, most people assume the fix is more infill. It seems logical. More plastic inside should mean more strength. In reality, that approach often wastes time and filament while doing very little to improve durability. The real secret sits in a
In the world of 3D printing, few finishes are as captivating as real metal. You’ve likely scrolled through social media and seen 3D printed busts that look like solid antique bronze, or mechanical parts with the gleaming shine of chrome. This isn't just metallic paint. It is
Picture this: You’re baking cookies with your kids on a Sunday afternoon. The shapes are unique—a heart with your child’s name, or a star with a custom swirl. You didn’t buy these cookie cutters; you made them yourself on your 3D printer. As 3D printing becomes
There is nothing quite as heart-sinking as checking on a 10-hour print only to find the last few inches look like a brittle sponge. Or perhaps you’ve returned to find the printer “air printing” inches above the model, with no plastic coming out at all. This is under-extrusion. It
