Next-generation CoreXY 3D printer for prosumers ushers in rapid, vivid and resource-efficient desktop fabrication.
Hong Kong, 30 June 2025 – Modular-fabrication pioneer Snapmaker announces its comeback to Kickstarter with Snapmaker U1, the company’s most advanced desktop 3D printer to date. The new platform pairs a high-velocity CoreXY motion system with IME™ tool-changing technology to achieve up to five-times faster multi-material printing while reducing purge waste by as much as 80%.
Key Innovations
- IME™ independent multi-extrusion: Four dedicated print heads switch automatically, maintaining clean material separation and enabling vivid multi-colour or multi-material prints in a single run.
- CoreXY motion architecture: High-acceleration kinematics drive rapid layer times while preserving dimensional accuracy.
- Waste-saving workflow: Individual nozzles and minimal purging trim filament waste by up to 80 percent compared with conventional single-nozzle systems.
- Five-times throughput: The combined speed and efficiency advantages finish complex projects in a fraction of the time demanded by legacy desktop printers.
Where It Started
Snapmaker’s story is deeply linked to Kickstarter success:
- Snapmaker Original (2017) raised US $2.28 million;
- Snapmaker 2.0 (2019) soared to US $7.85 million from more than 7,000 backers, one of the platform’s most-funded tech campaigns.
Designed for Every Maker
From vibrant cosplay accessories and flexible consumer prototypes to complex engineering assemblies with dissolvable supports, U1 adapts effortlessly to professional or hobby workflows.
Dedicated tool heads streamline material changes and unlock new aesthetic and functional possibilities, all within a single uninterrupted print job.
Production Timeline
U1 has entered final production validation, supported by Snapmaker’s established global supply chain and rigorous quality controls. Full technical specifications, reward tiers and early-bird pricing will be revealed when the Kickstarter campaign goes live on 5 August 2025. Regular updates will keep backers informed as manufacturing progresses toward first-batch deliveries.
About Snapmaker
Snapmaker develops high-quality desktop fabrication tools that empower creators worldwide. The company’s modular, all-metal systems blend industrial-grade performance with everyday accessibility for prototyping, education and artistic expression. Guided by the mission “Make Something Wonderful,” Snapmaker continues to redefine what is possible on the desktop.