Snapmaker
U1
The Snapmaker U1 is a FDM 3D printer released in 2026 by Snapmaker, with a build volume of 270³ mm and MSRP of €899. Compatible with multi-material system toolchanger (4 slots). Enclosed chamber. Maximum speed 500 mm/s. Current status: active.
€899 Manufacturer's MSRP
Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP). Not the Amazon price — the actual price in stores may vary.
Technical specifications
| Technology | FDM |
|---|---|
| Build volume | 270³ mm |
| Weight | 18.2 kg |
| Max speed | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | stainless steel |
| Drive | direct |
| Flow rate | — |
| Max bed temp | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI steel sheet |
| Auto-leveling | mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Heated chamber | No |
| AMS compatible | Yes (toolchanger, 4 slots) |
| WiFi | Yes |
| Camera included | Yes () |
| Official slicer | Snapmaker Orca |
| OrcaSlicer support | — |
| Power | 1150 W |
| Noise | — |
What materials can it print?
Compatibility derived from its verified specs. See the full materials guide →
| Material | Prints it? | Why |
|---|---|---|
| PLA | Yes | Yes. PLA has no special needs: any FDM printer like the U1 prints it out of the box. |
| PETG | Yes | Yes. With a nozzle up to 300 °C and a bed up to 100 °C it comfortably meets PETG's needs. |
| TPU (flexible) | Yes | Yes. It has a direct-drive extruder, ideal for flexibles; prints TPU well (go slow). |
| ABS | Yes | Yes. Nozzle up to 300 °C and an enclosure: it contains ABS's warping and fumes. |
| ASA | Yes | Yes. Nozzle up to 300 °C and an enclosure: it contains ASA's warping and fumes. |
| Nylon (PA) | Yes | Yes. It reaches 300 °C and is enclosed: it prints Nylon (dry it well first). For carbon-fibre variants, use a hardened-steel nozzle. |
| Policarbonato (PC) | Yes | Yes. Nozzle up to 300 °C and an enclosure: suitable for PC. For carbon-fibre variants, use a hardened-steel nozzle. |
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Sources & references
Specs cross-checked against these public sources:
- Snapmaker U1 Official Specs Pagemanufacturer
- Snapmaker U1 US Store Listingmanufacturer
- Snapmaker U1 EU Store Listingmanufacturer