Snapmaker is known for its multipurpose maker machines that mark a different path to other mainstream 3D print manufacturers. Their Snapmaker 2.0 and Artisan models combine 3D printing, laser cutting and CNC into one multi-tool option. Whilst these machines have made Snapmaker's name in the maker community, they have also been pushing to make a mark in the straight 3D printing arena.
The Snapmaker J1 impressed me when I looked at it back at the start of 2023. At the time, this IDEX machine with two heads enabled dual-filament printing that helped to cut down print times over many other multifilament machines. Whilst that machine was good, the likes of Bambu Lab, Creality, and of course Prusa all have machines that offer something a little bit more, at least that was until the arrival of the Snapmaker U1.
