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The 5 Best 3 in 1 3D Printers 2022 (with Laser Engraving & CNC!)

Ideally, we would all own one machine that could complete every manufacturing task required – a 3D laser printer that printed, laser cut, CNC carved, and more. While not quite there yet, 3 in 1 3D printers offer jack-of-all-trades versatility across 3D printing, CNC machining, and laser engraving – to various levels.

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These printers, sometimes called multifunction 3D printers or AIO 3D printers, feature removable tool heads that can be switched out to change their function. If you want to create a prototype and want to carve a wood model first, use the CNC machine, and then switch back to the 3D printer extruder to create the final plastic prototype.

Having tested dozens of 3D printers over the years, including our top pick, the Snapmaker 2.0, we’ve collated our findings into our top recommendations for 3-in-1 3D printers to help you make the best choice for you.

Name and brand	Type of printer	Build volume (mm)	Price	Available at:
Snapmaker 2.0	3 in 1 3D printer	Varies by model	$1,199-$1,799	Snapmaker here
Snapmaker Original	3 in 1 3D printer	125 x 125 x 125	$450	Snapmaker here
ZMorph Fab	4 in 1 3D printer	250 x 235 x 165	$4,000	Amazon here
Creality CP-01	3 in 1 3D printer	200 x 200 x 200	$819	Amazon here
Ecubmaker TOYDIY	4 in 1 3D printer	180 x 180 x 180	$549	Amazon here
5axismaker	CNC mill 3D printer	Varies by model	£5,500 / £6,800
Diabase H-Series	3D printer CNC hybrid	Depends on number of axes	$9,750+

How good are all in 1 3D printers?

Naturally, focusing on being good enough at everything means some quality is lost in some areas. Elites athletes could not compete at the top of the NBA, NFL, and NHL simultaneously – even Michael Jordan couldn’t crack baseball – and the same is true for less specialized all in 1 3D printers.

That doesn’t mean that the 3D printer and laser engraver hybrids we recommend don’t perform well. For hobbyist projects, 3D laser printers are great – but we do not recommend starting a full-service manufacturing company after buying a desktop 3D printer laser engraver CNC mill machine.

The criteria we used to judge the best 3 in 1 3D printers

In rating the 3 in 1 3D printers we recommend below, we compared:

3D printer quality: most of these 3 in one 3D printers are made by 3D printer companies and are mostly focused on additive manufacturing. Therefore, the 3D printer’s quality is key.
CNC mill power: some CNC machines cannot fully mill, but just engrave. More powerful CNC machines spin faster, can carve tougher materials, and work more accurately and for longer.
Laser engraver power: as with the CNC machine, some all in 1 laser engraver 3D printers can only engrave, whereas others can cut through materials.
How easy is it to change the tool heads: it’s all well and good having powerful tool heads that work perfectly, but if they’re too difficult or delicate to switch out, they may as well only have one function.
Effectiveness of software: most of our recommendations feature specialized software that can slice models for 3D printing, and prepare CNC and laser projects. The best software is easy to use, yet effective and reliable across every function.

The Best All in 1 3D printers

Snapmaker 2.0 – comes in 3 forms: A150, A250 & A350

Price: $1,199 to $1,799 — Best price on Snapmaker Store here / Available on Amazon here
Build volumes: A150 = 160 x 160 x 145 mm / A250 = 230 x 250 x 235 mm / A350 = 320 x 350 x 350 mm
Type: 3D in 1 3D printer: 3D printing, CNC and laser engraving

The Snapmaker Original already made waves when it raised over $2. 2M on Kickstarter, but the Snapmaker 2.0 completely obliterated that by becoming the most funded technology project in the history of Kickstarter, raising an astonishing $7.85M. Thousands of elated fans who loved the Snapmaker Original came back to support the new version, and it has remained the most popular all in 1 3D printer since its full release.

We have tested and reviewed the Snapmaker 2.0, and waxed lyrical about how great it was. It is undoubtedly the best 3-in-1 3D printer around, offering a fantastic 3D printing experience, as well as a great CNC carving and laser option. Arguably you could even call it a 4-in-1 3D printer, as you can also buy the 4-axis rotary module add-on which turns the laser and CNC toolheads into 360-degree, 4-axis versions. We carved cylindrical chess pieces, engraved cylinder gift boxes, and more with this add-on.Using the 4-axis rotary module to CNC carve a lion.

The 3D printer can print PLA, ABS and flexible filaments like TPU, and with WiFi connectivity as well as a USB port you can print remotely online, or offline using a USB. The portable and movable touchscreen used to operate the printer looks and acts like a smartphone, simplifying your workflow and making it easy to control and manage projects.

Moreover, the filament run out detector automatically pauses your print when you run out, giving you time to load more filament and resume without ruining your print, and if you buy the enclosure add-on you can more easily print ABS to prevent warping — and it’ll keep dust in from CNC, and the laser brightness out of your eyes.A vase we 3D printed with the Snapmaker 2.0.

As a laser engraver, you can create contrasting images on fabrics, leather, plywood and acrylic materials. The built-in camera lets you remotely monitor your design and ensure everything goes smoothly. It’s an effective low-cost 3D laser printer. We also tested it as a laser cutter, and managed to cut out and assemble a gift box from a thin sheet of soft wood 1.5mm thick.The Snapmaker 2.0 also works as a laser cutter as well as a 3D printer.

The CNC machine can carve designs on walnut, PCB woods, as well as carbon fiber sheets, acrylic and hardwood. A key upgrade on the 2.0 is the increased speed, meaning that larger projects can be created in record time.

Overall, we highly recommend the Snapmaker 2.0 models, of which we tested the largest version — the Snapmaker 2.0 A350. You can optionally buy the enclosure, 4-axis rotary module, and the new 10W powerful laser toolhead, but we did not try the 10W laser add-on.

For our CNC & laser review: we tested the Snapmaker 2.0 CNC and laser toolheadsThe finished lion CNC carved piece, from the Snapmaker 2.0 3-in-1 3D printer.

We recommend picking up the enclosure for safer and more consistent making, as well as spare bits for CNC. Snapmaker’s store has all these in one place, which you can visit here.

Snapmaker Original — good starter laser engraver 3D printer

Price: $439 — Available on Snapmaker Official Site here / Available on Amazon here
Build Volume: 125 x 125 x 125 mm
Type: 3 in 1 3D printer: 3D printing, CNC and laser engraving

Snapmaker came out and made headlines when they raised an incredible $2. 2M on Kickstarter for their first all in 1 3D printer, the Snapmaker Original. Functional as a small 3D printer as well as able to carve wood and engrave images on phone cases and other materials, the Snapmaker Original captured the hearts of many makers worldwide, becoming a roaring success.

You can also buy an enclosure for the printer here.

The 3D printer’s heated bed can reach up to 80C, allowing for the printing ABS as well as PLA. It’s precise, with up to 50-micron layer resolutions. The heavy metal frame anchors the printer down and improves stability and durability, with the heavier frame less susceptible to vibrations that could affect print quality and surface finish.

The CNC carver can create intricate details in areas up to 90 x 90 x 50 mm, and the laser engraver works on areas up to 125 x 125 mm.

Snapmaker’s 3 in 1 software, Snapmaker Luban, can 3D print, CNC and laser engrave all in one platform and switch seamlessly between each tool head.

Snapmaker claim you can build the 3D printer in just 10 minutes, and that switching out tool heads to change the all-in-one 3D printer’s function is very simple. Highly rated by makers as one of the best 3 in 1 3D printers in its price range, the Snapmaker have since recently followed up the Original with the Snapmaker 2.0, with larger build volumes and a higher price tag.A selection of wood and other material parts carved using the Snapmaker Original’s CNC tool head. Source: snapmaker.com

ZMorph Fab — 4 in 1 3D printer

Price: $3,999 for the full set — Available on Matterhackers here / 3DPrima Europe here
Build Volume: 250 x 235 x 165 mm
Type: 4 in 1 3D printer: with CNC milling, laser cutting & engraving, and thick paste extruder
Country based: Poland

Polish 3D printer company ZMorph make some of the most versatile all in 1 3D printers around, with the Fab able to 3D print, CNC machine, engrave and laser cut, and can even be switched into a food 3D printer using ZMorph’s thick paste extruder. This edible material option can print chocolate, as well as other similar materials like icing and cooking dough.

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ZMorph 3D printers are famed for their reliability and workhorse-like qualities, with the Fab no different. It’s a great 3D printer, with a high-quality heated bed that can comfortably 3D print ABS, HIPS, and other tougher filaments like Nylon. The printer can level itself automatically, and turn from a 3D printer to laser engraver or CNC router with ease.

Additionally, with the dual head option, the ZMorph performs well as a dual extruder 3D printer, able to 3D print multiple colors, or soluble support materials such as HIPS and PVA, and even blend two colors together for multiple different shades in one part. The 3D laser printer CNC hybrid can be adjusted to print both 1.75mm and 3mm 3D printer filaments, and has a large enough build area to print even the largest of projects.

Using ZMorph’s CNC tool head, the ZMorph becomes a powerful CNC mill 3D printer that can mill and engrave almost any type of wood, as well as other materials like acrylic glass and EVA foam. The 300W power mills distances of up to 120mm/s, and ZMorph recommend a cutting depth of up to 0.5mm.

The Laser PRO tool head turns the Fab into a laser engraver 3D printer capable of burning and engraving plywood and many other types of wood, cardboard, leather, and acrylic glass using its powerful yet compact 2.8W blue laser. Though the default speed is 15mm/s, the laser can work up to 120mm/s for faster engraving.

ZMorph’s Voxelizer 2 software acts as a 3D slicer for 3D printing parts, as well as offering CAD CAM software features for CNC and laser cutting models, all in one. Overall, it’s a fantastic and extremely versatile all in one 3D printer, and the closest available option to a full manufacturing suite machine.The ZMorph CNC tool head creating a design from wood. Source: ZMorph on Medium.

Creality CP-01

Price: $819 — Available on Amazon here
Build Volume: 200 x 200 x 200 mm
Type: 3 in 1 3D printer: 3D printer, CNC & laser engraving

Creality make the current most popular affordable 3D printers in the world, including the Ender 3, Ender 5, and CR-10 ranges. The Creality CP-01 is their venture into the all-in-1 3D printer sector, offering CNC carving and laser engraving along with their 3D printer.

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As a 3D printer, it features a good 200 x 200 x 200 mm print volume, and comes with a heated bed that can reach up to 100C. These temperatures mean that ABS, HIPS and TPU 3D printing should be no problem, and in theory means you could even try printing filaments like Polycarbonate and carbon fiber.

The textured glass print bed should help with adhesion and reduce warping, and the direct drive extruder also makes flexible filament 3D printing easier in most cases.

As a laser engraver, the Creality CP-01 3-in-1 3D printer features 0.5W laser tool, which can engrave areas of up to 100 x 90 mm. The engraver can create contrasting greyscale art on paper, plastics, and wood.

As a CNC carver, the CP-01 features a 4800RPM spinning CNC spindle capable of carving plastics, wood and PCB. It can carve the same sized areas as the 3D printer, at 200 x 200 mm.

The CP-01 comes with Creality’s own Workshop 3D printer software, which supports engraving and CNC functions. For 3D printing, Creality’s standalone Creality Slicer works well.

Overall, it resembles the Snapmaker and appears to offer similar specs and functions, so we will have to see if the kings of cheap 3D printers can compete in the all in 1 3D printer sector.Each of the Creality CP-01’s tool heads for 3D printing, CNC cutting and laser engraving.

5axismaker — Great CNC 3D printer

Price: £5,500 / £6,800 depending on size
Build volume: 5xm400 = 400 x 400 x 400mm / 5xm600 = 600 x 600 x 400mm
Type: 2 in 1 3D printer with CNC milling

London-based 5axismaker have developed an excellent 3D printer CNC machine multi use 3D printer that comes in two main sizes to cover your manufacturing needs:

5axismaker 5xm400 model: 400 x 400 x 400 mm build volume
5axismaker 5xm600 model: 600 x 600 x 400 mm build volume

As a 3D printer, the 5axismaker comes with a default 0. 6mm nozzle — though you can switch out to a 0.4mm if you’re used to smaller nozzles, as well as sizes up to 1.2mm where speed is of the essence and you’re willing to sacrifice some precision. The 5axismaker can 3D print with PLA or ABS.

As a CNC machine, the 5axismaker offers fast 10,000-15,000 RPM spindle speeds on a powerful 500-1000W brushless motor capable of milling foam prototypes, hardwoods, carbon fiber, engineering plastics, machinable wax, and more. There is also a touchprobe option — but for this toolhead and any other custom tools, you’ll need to contact 5axismaker directly.

5axismaker have also developed their own in-house CAM software to support CNC milling and generate CNC codes, called 5xmonkey. The 5axismaker focuses particularly on CNC machining, choosing not to offer laser engraving with the 3D printer, but delivers well as a 2 in 1 3D printer.

Diabase H-Series — powerful CNC mill 3D printer

Price: starting at $9,750
Build volume: depends on the number of axes

Another 2 in 1 3D printer focusing on 3D printing and CNC milling, Diabase offer three different options within the H-series:

H5-400A Hybrid: doesn’t have the tool plate, 5- or 4-axis upgrade potential, but can still mill printed parts.
H5-400A CNC Lite: offers 4- and 5-axis upgrading
H5-400B CNC Full: offers 4-material printing, a 14-tool changer, and high-power spindle

Diabase are already well known for their excellent 3D printer extruders focused on making flexible filament 3D printing as reliable as possible, previously thought to be difficult to print — especially on Bowden extruders.

They now offer a complete manufacturing solution, with their multifunction 3D printers able to print parts and them mill them seamlessly with each toolhead in a cohesive workflow.

The H-Series CNC mill 3D printer hybrid offers up to 5-axis CNC production along with 12,000 RPM speeds, for very intricate and complex part creation. As a 3D printer, it offers multi-material 3D printing, for example with TPU and PVA, with PVA’s solubility making it ideal for simply removing PVA supports later. The CNC mill part can mill soft metals up to 75 HRB strength — it really is a full-service solution. The Diabase H-Series’ rotary axes offer fantastic part complexity and intricate geometry options for manufacturing.

Ecubmaker TOYDIY — 4 in 1 3D printer

Price: $549 — Available on Amazon here
Build Volume: 180 x 180 x 180 mm
Type: 4 in 1 3D printer: FDM, dual color, CNC engraving and laser engraving
Country based: China

Though it calls itself a 4 in 1 3D printer, this claim involves splitting the 3D printing part into standard FDM 3D printing, and dual color 3D printing, which both fall under 3D printing. In reality, the Ecubmaker TOYDIY is a 3 in 1 3D printer, but with four easily changeable tool heads for 3D printing, CNC engraving or laser engraving.

For 3D printing, the extruder can reach temperatures of up to 240C, with a heated bed that can reach up to 50C. Therefore, printing higher temperature filaments like ABS and HIPS is not possible, and you’re restricted to using the Ecubmaker TOYDIY as a strictly PLA 3D printer. (Testing has occurred for using the dual extruder to print PVA as a support, though the company do not recommend this). Therefore, if using the dual extruder 3D printing option, you can only print two different colors of PLA, rather than soluble material supports.

Each of the Ecubmaker TOYDIY’s four modes.

For a 3D laser printer that isn’t specialized in any one dimension, it’s surprisingly accurate – with layer thicknesses of up to 0.05 mm. The bendable, 3-layer build plate also makes removing finished prints easy and helps reduce warping, though PLA rarely warps badly anyway.

As a laser engraver 3D printer, the TOYDIY features a 1500MW purple laser which can engrave wood, plastic, leather, cardboard, and several other materials. However, this is strictly a laser engraver, and cannot cut materials.

The CNC tool head features a 385DC motor, and spins at between 8,000 and 10,000 RPM. The CNC printer can engrave and carve wood, plastics, acrylic and most non-metallic materials, but cannot be used with transparent materials like glass. Ecubmaker also stress that the CNC tool head should not be used for longer than 3 hours at once.

The TOYDIY comes with Ecubmaker’s Ecubware 4 in 1 3D slicer software for every application type. The 3D laser printer comes with an SD card containing tutorials for the 3D printer, engraver and CNC carver to help you get started, and if you encounter any serious problems, you can return it within its warranty.Though only offering a small build volume, the TOYDIY is a great entry level multifunctional 3D printer.

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REVIEWS FROM SNAPMAKER USERS

from 2815 reviews

Ryan Daw

07/18/2022

Amazing!

Was able to make highly detailed images on tile with absolutely no problems Very impressive results on tile

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Jaime Ramirez

05/09/2022

Very good laser

My first job was a vernier on my 1600mw module it took 55 min to cut, now with the 10W module only 9 min.

Snapmaker 10W High Power Laser Module

Eric Worrall

04/14/2022

Does exactly what it says

I’ve loved my Snapmaker since I unboxed it.

It’s not perfect, it’s complex, you need to dedicate time to learning 3D technology. The software sometimes needs to be restarted to work, and sometimes has annoying bugs.

But the engineering precision is breathtaking, I’ve created beautiful 3D PLA prints which don’t need finishing, high quality mechanical parts, like a bicycle pump holder, and ornate wooden gift boxes with laser engraved messages for loved ones.

If you have the commitment and time to learn a new skill, Snapmaker will help you realise your creative vision.

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Robert Allard

03/24/2022

A good addition to my a350

Very satisfied with my purchase, and service for helping me with problems I had assembly.

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Mike L

03/12/2022

Printing in an hour!

Was really impressed with how easy it went together, I was up and printing in about an hour, easy calibration and no fussing. Awesome choice for a first-timer! Simple software, takes up little space and the smaller bed is still big enough for most jobs any first-timer would want. Laser engraving works well too! No regrets choosing Snapmaker as my first printer, great value for $$. Highly recommend it! Pictured: Enigma Rotor replica

Snapmaker Original 3-in-1 3D Printer

Maker Leigh

02/10/2022

It's my second one :-)

This was my second SM2 350 purchase, Chrismas sale provided a cheap way to upgrade my set up. Super fast delivery over new year in the UK. Well done Snapmaker.

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09/22/2021

Small problems with using Straight Groove V-bit

I used the Straight Groove V-bit to complete the Rotary Module CNC Carving a few days ago, and everything was almost perfect. My material is wood with a diameter of 50cm. When the Straight Groove V-bit goes deep into the center of the wood, because the radius of the wood exceeds the length of the flute, the wood touches the shaft and generates a lot of friction and noise, causing the 3-jaw Chuck to loosen. The diameter of 3-jaw Chuck Inward-clamping of Rotary Module can reach 60CM. The above problem may be more obvious. Is there a solution?

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Yousif Alsabbagh

09/20/2021

A350

The only negative point is that the machine makes loud noise, other than that it’s fantastic!

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Ryan Daw

07/18/2022

Amazing!

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Jaime Ramirez

05/09/2022

Very good laser

My first job was a vernier on my 1600mw module it took 55 min to cut, now with the 10W module only 9 min.

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Eric Worrall

04/14/2022

Does exactly what it says

I’ve loved my Snapmaker since I unboxed it.

It’s not perfect, it’s complex, you need to dedicate time to learning 3D technology. The software sometimes needs to be restarted to work, and sometimes has annoying bugs.

If you have the commitment and time to learn a new skill, Snapmaker will help you realise your creative vision.

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Robert Allard

03/24/2022

A good addition to my a350

Very satisfied with my purchase, and service for helping me with problems I had assembly.

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Mike L

03/12/2022

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Snapmaker Original 3-in-1 3D Printer

Maker Leigh

02/10/2022

It's my second one :-)

This was my second SM2 350 purchase, Chrismas sale provided a cheap way to upgrade my set up. Super fast delivery over new year in the UK. Well done Snapmaker.

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wentsung Peng

09/22/2021

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Yousif Alsabbagh

09/20/2021

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Overview of the Snapmaker multifunctional 3D printer / Sudo Null IT News

What is it?

Snapmaker is a multifunction device with replaceable modules. In the simplest configuration, this is a compact desktop 3D printer made of metal, and with additional blocks it acquires the capabilities of a laser engraver and a small milling machine.

Features:

Materials: PLA, PVA, ABS, Nylon and other plastics up to 250°C
Nozzle temperature: 180-250°C
Platform temperature: 20-100°C
Layer thickness: from 50 to 300 microns.
Print area: 125x125x125 mm.
External dimensions: 289x272x332 mm.

Price: from $199 to $699, depending on configuration and excluding shipping and handling charges, subject to early backing on KickStarter.

The retail price of the series is not yet known, but you can pre-order and be the first to receive up-to-date price information.

What is interesting?

Strength and stiffness

Snapmaker is made of metal - it has no responsible or load-bearing plastic parts. At the same time, the use of sheet steel for massive parts would significantly increase the weight of the design and make the printer more expensive, because aluminum alloys are used.

Precision

The accuracy of work is ensured, along with the rigidity of the structure, also by the fact that in the linear modules, a screw gear is used as a drive mechanism.

Modularity

The device consists of replaceable modules, which allows not only to quickly switch functionality, but also to easily repair and upgrade. Replacing the working head turns a 3D printer into a laser engraving machine or a software-controlled router.

Simplicity

The ease of handling of the device is also associated with the modularity of the design. The linear modules responsible for the movement of the working heads cannot be confused - they are the same and interchangeable.

Snapmaker assembles and disassembles for transport, also in minutes.

Controlled by easy-to-use Snap3D software and detachable 3.2" touch terminal.

No need for a special varnish or film to fix the product during printing or processing - the design provides a reusable self-adhesive heated platform.

Due to the design features and Snap3D, manual platform calibration is also not needed.

What can?

3D printing

Snapmaker prints PLA, PVA, ABS, Nylon and other materials with print temperatures up to 250 degrees Celsius. The maximum size of a possible printout is a cube with a 125 mm edge.

This vase, for example, 8 cm high and 6.45 cm in diameter, was printed with standard 1.75 mm PLA, with a layer thickness of 0.2 mm, in about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

Other printouts:

Laser engraved

One of the supplied modules is a laser for engraving on wood, plastic and other surfaces.

The laser power is 0.5 Watt, which is enough to apply any image on wood and wood composites, polymers, fabrics, leather.

Milling

The milling module, with a spindle speed of 2000 - 7000 rpm, is able to reproduce relief images on any surfaces suitable for hardness - mainly wood and plastics.

Hong Kong Electronics Fair video:

Uncompressed bamboo engraving video (1 hour 10 minutes):

Yes, not too fast, but accurate and accurate.

Total:

So why are we interested in Snapmaker?

First of all, this compact and easy-to-handle device, which can easily fit on any table, can replace an entire workshop. He alone will print, and burn, and cut out. An irreplaceable thing.

No wonder he raised $2,277,182 on KickStarter, out of the $50,000 requested at the start of the campaign.

There are unconditional disadvantages.

First of all, this, of course, is the size of the workspace. Seriously, 12.5 centimeters may be enough for 3D printing, but for laser engraving and milling, this is quite modest.

Nevertheless, the device is certainly interesting. We will closely monitor the completion of the crowdfunding campaign and the launch of mass production.

And those who are especially interested can pre-order right now - they will be the first to know the current prices and will be able to buy the device, bypassing the customs bureaucracy and receiving a local service guarantee.

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Snapmaker — 3D printer, laser engraver and CNC router in one machine

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YOU CAN ORDER HERE: SNAPMAKER ON Kickstarter
EARLY PRE-ORDER PRICE: $199 for 3D printer. Additional modules for $69 each.

A modern 3D printer is an amazing thing! Unfortunately, they are massive, complex, expensive, and have limited features and headache-inducing complicated settings. A team of inventors from the USA decided to change this situation and created an easy-to-use and affordable 3D printer.

The Snapmaker is designed for maximum comfort. The desktop space allows you to combine the functions of a 3D printer, laser engraver and CNC with interchangeable heads.

Metal structure

Snapmaker is completely made of metal, which ensures high quality and reliable performance. The machine uses an all-metal aluminum alloy chassis.

Modular design

Innovative modular design enables fast assembly, advanced additional features, reduces production cost and, as a result, the final cost of the equipment. The use of flat packaging ensures low shipping costs. The new type of linear module can be used in any of the X, Y, Z directions and is responsible for the high accuracy of linear movement.

High precision

The key to high precision is the combination of a rugged, streamlined design with a CNC control system. Snapmaker guarantees high quality prints with great detail.

High resolution

High resolution 3D printing is now an affordable reality with Snapmaker. It is as good as a $1,000 3D printer in print quality.

Easy to use

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Snapmaker comes with a very clear and user-friendly Snap3D software. Just drag and drop your printable file into it. Other than Snap3D, you can use any other software of your choice.

Color touch screen

With its intuitive touch screen, you can check and control various settings such as filament loading.

Auto-leveling

Unlike most traditional 3D printers, the Snapmaker does not need to be leveled. Just set the Z-offset with a piece of paper and Snap3D, then enjoy 3D printing.

Easy to assemble

Have you ever assembled a 3D printer in 10 minutes? With Snapmaker it's possible! Easy installation 10 pieces in just 10 minutes. This is great!

Laser engraved

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Snapmaker converts easily into a laser engraver with a 500mW 405nm laser head and can be used to engrave images and logos on wood, plastic, paper, fabric, leather, and more.

CNC milling

Snapmaker allows you to carve wood, acrylic, fiberglass when using an additional CNC module. The milling spindle develops speed from 2000 to 7000 rpm.