It’s no longer a rumor, the mystery tool changer from Snapmaker leaked in March 2025, is launching on Kickstarter later this year. Snapmaker reached out to Tom’s Hardware with a teaser and will be sending a unit for testing before the official Kickstarter launch this summer.
The Snapmaker U1 is a four-color tool changer with a sleek frame and clear acrylic front and back. It’s a huge leap, both aesthetically and practically, from the Snapmaker Artesian bedslinger and its enormous enclosure we reviewed in 2023. Tool changers, like Prusa’s XL, are superior to single-nozzle multicolor AMS-style printers in one important way: they do not need to waste filament between color swaps. They are also able to mix different materials much more easily, as each hot end can be customized for the appropriate heat settings.
