[Brand News] Snapmaker 2023 Review and 2024 Plan

[Brand News] Snapmaker 2023 Review and 2024 Plan
 

Snapmaker, one of the brands represented by 3DMart Ltd, celebrated its seventh anniversary in 2023. Looking back at the past year, with the attention and support of its users, Snapmaker is thriving and will continue to develop steadily in the future!

Who is Snapmaker?
Snapmaker is a technology company that develops, manufactures, and sells desktop multi-functional 3D printers. It is committed to creating high-quality, user-friendly desktop fabrication machines to bring creation to everyone and empower users to create their best. Founded in 2016, the company integrates 3D printing, laser engraving and cutting, and CNC carving into its products, achieving a 3-in-1 functionality. It has won several international awards, and its products set a record in 2019 for the most crowdfunded 3D printer globally. Snapmaker is highly popular with customers worldwide, with 90% of its orders coming from overseas.

2023年Snapmaker 回顧


New Product Launches, Focusing on Hardware and Software

Snapmaker values user feedback and constantly innovates to meet expectations. In June, it launched the Snapmaker 2.0 Quick Swap Kit Series, significantly reducing module switching time and further improving work efficiency. In July, it released 20W and 40W Laser Modules, upgrading your 3D printer into a more powerful desktop laser cutter. In August, Snapmaker introduced its first standalone laser engraver and cutter—the Snapmaker Ray, which supports various materials to meet creative needs and makes creation easier.

 

Snapmaker今年內推出的新產品
 

To address user needs, Snapmaker's software Luban has undergone multiple iterations to enhance the product experience. In version 4.8.0, the software added a mesh shading tool and multi-color model slicing, allowing two different colors to be applied in different areas. Additionally, an online case library was launched to share models suitable for multi-material printing. Version 4.10.0 updated the engraving parameters for images and graphics. By fine-tuning the parameters, complex patterns and intricate designs can now be engraved with greater precision.
 

Snapmaker Luban 軟體
 

Showcasing Strength at Exhibitions

Snapmaker launched the Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer and the J1 3D Printer (the latest version being the J1s) at CES 2023 in January, marking the international debut of this domestic leader. The Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer even won a CES Innovation Award in 2023. In November, Snapmaker participated in Formnext 2023 in Germany, where it showcased the Snapmaker Ray 40W Laser Engraver and Cutter offline for the first time, attracting many attendees for discussions and demonstrations.
 

Snapmaker 於國際展覽會亮相
 

Industry Recognition

Snapmaker's Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer and J1 3D Printer both won three major global design awards: the iF Design Award, the Red Dot Design Award, and an International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Finalist Award in 2023. In addition, the Snapmaker J1 stood out from nearly 7,000 entries in the Goldreed Industrial Design Award, winning the Excellent Product Design Award.
 

Snapmaker Artisan 三合一 3D列印機和 J1 3D列印機獲得的殊榮
 

👉 [Introduction Article]: Snapmaker Artisan 3-in-1 Features Explained! A Grand Arrival!

 

Fostering Global Partnerships for Shared Success

Last year, many overseas partners visited Snapmaker. Local staff hosted them for factory tours to deepen their understanding of the overall manufacturing process, thereby building long-term cooperative relationships through the creation of reliable products.

Snapmaker also continued to visit partners around the world, engaging in extensive discussions and outlooks for future cooperation, jointly envisioning a brighter cooperative blueprint.
 

Snapmaker 與全球合作夥伴有密切的關係
Our Hong Kong Director of 3DMart (bottom right) is also one of Snapmaker's partners!
During the visit, in addition to learning about operations and product information, the practical and cost-effective products, along with pleasant conversations, deepened the relationship between both parties.


Connecting with Users, Building a Community Together

Every community member represents the core spirit of Snapmaker creators. Community feedback has always been crucial, inspiring the development of many products. 2023 emphasized strengthening cooperation with the community, gaining user recognition through transparent communication. Before each new product launch, some users are selected as early adopters to participate and help improve the product experience. Additionally, users are invited to test firmware and software beta versions, providing feedback for further optimization.
 

Snapmaker與使用者聯繫的活動

In May this year, to give back to the open-source community and make the J1 a better 3D printer, Snapmaker decided to share the source code of the Snapmaker J1 3D printer controller. In November, the Starmaker program was launched to recognize and reward exemplary community members who have made outstanding contributions. Furthermore, at Formnext 2023, Snapmaker interacted offline with a group of loyal users, discussing product experiences in depth. Future work will continue to focus on community engagement, listening to feedback, bringing creation to everyone, and empowering users to create their best.
 

Snapmaker與使用者的線下活動

👉 [Related Product]: J1 Upgraded Version - Snapmaker J1s IDEX Independent Dual Extruder 3D Printer

 

Diverse Competitions, Enhancing Interaction


• March : 13th Snapmaking Contest "Make Multi-Color Prints"

              Giveaway "Snapmaker Egg Hunt"
• June : 14th Snapmaking Contest "Games Made Your Childhood"
              Virtual Gathering "Growing Together, Creating Forever."
• August : Giveaway "If I Had a Snapmaker Ray"
• October : 15th Snapmaking Contest "Halloween Creativity"
• November : Giveaway "Snapmaker Starter"
               Giveaway "May the Snap Be With You"
• December : Video Contest "Snapmaker Winter Wonderland"
 

Through these activities, we witnessed many exciting projects and user creativity!
 

Snapmaker 舉辦了不少豐富多彩的競賽


 

Snapmaker's 2024 Plans


Looking forward to a promising 2024, Snapmaker is committed to continuous innovation and will soon launch new practical products, including the highly anticipated 2W Infrared Laser Module and a flagship product scheduled for release in Q4, all designed to enhance user experience. The focus remains on developing cutting-edge products, expanding market share, fostering partnerships, and increasing brand awareness globally.


 


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