Snapmaker Artisan 40W and 2W IR Laser Module Testing

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As the title says, I’ve been wanting to try 3D printing a part recently. Its edge is damaged, but the seller says I have to replace the whole thing, which feels like such a waste. If there are any online tutorials available, please share them with me for reference. Thanks, everyone. Update：I finally decided to purchase the same type of material, haha, but I still welcome any related learning resources if you’d like to share them.

I’m testing the xTool F2 Ultra—a dual-laser beast (60W MOPA fiber + 40W diode) that promises 100+ metal colors, fast engraving, and pinpoint alignment with dual cameras. I’ll publish the full write-up on 3DWithUs and a hands-on video on the StudioZombie3D YouTube channel, which is relaunching soon. Did you try it already? Drop your projects and questions below!

I tested PioCreat HALOT-X1, and the results speak for themselves. From crisp textures to bold character sculpts, this 16K resin printer delivered some of the cleanest miniatures we’ve seen on a desktop machine. I also tested the optional AFU unit for hands-free resin refills. 👉 Check out the full article and results Have you tried high-resolution resin printing or used any auto-feed systems? Share your thoughts, prints, or setups below.

Snapmaker U1 Kickstarter Campaign is now Live. 👉 Official Page: Snapmaker Campaign 👉 Our preview: Snapmaker U1 Overview Tool-changing system, multicolor printing, and strong early test results — what do you think?