Snapmaker is a versatile machine that combines 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC capabilities in one device. This video provides an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Snapmaker ...

Often when finishing FDM 3D prints, I flame polish them, a trick I learned from acrylic manufacturing, to eliminate the print lines and create a nice gloss finish. Stumbled across the video below of ...

China-based 3D printer maker Snapmaker has launched the Snapmaker U1 Color 3D Printer on Kickstarter. The Snapmaker U1was designed for high‑speed multi‑color printing. The cost for the machine is $749 ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Snapmaker's 3D printers don't always follow trends. The original Snapmaker was a small three-in-one machine that could be a 3D printer, laser cutter or CNC, depending on the type of tool head you use.

I've committed quite a few beauty sins in my life: sleeping with makeup on, cutting my own bangs, popping my pimples—all the big ones. But the one that still haunts me to this day? Biting off my ...

Forget single-color monotony plus the agonizing wait for your next 3D print. Snapmaker, the innovative outfit known for its modular machines, has unleashed the Snapmaker U1. This isn't just any new 3D ...

Getting your nails done in 2025 looks a lot different from circa ten years ago (as do many other things, natch). Today, many flock to gels, BIAB or even press-ons, with acrylic seeming like a thing of ...

Over thes past year, Snapmaker has made significant strides, expanding its product ecosystem and community engagement. Major highlights include the launch of Snapmaker Orca, a next-generation 3D ...

If a visit to the nail salon isn’t in the cards and you need your acrylics off, like, yesterday, follow these steps. You can safely remove acrylics at home—if you follow the correct steps and use the ...

A laser engraver is a machine that reproduces a shape (symbol, photo, logo, etc.) on a variety of materials using a heat source – a laser in this case. In concrete terms, the laser heats up wood, ...

What are acrylics made of? Acrylic nails are created from a man-made chemical called PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate). PMMA is made from methyl methacrylate (MMA). In general, PMMA itself is usually ...