[Event Report] Maker Faire Tokyo 2026 Exhibition Playback

Bambu Lab: Making 3D Printing Part of Creation

For makers, one of the great appeals of 3D printing is its ability to quickly transform digital designs into tangible objects.

Bambu Lab has rapidly gained attention from creators in the desktop FDM 3D printing field in recent years. Its high-speed printing, smart operability, and multi-color printing capabilities have lowered the barrier from design to finished product.

At an event like Maker Faire Tokyo, which centers on "monozukuri" (creation), Bambu Lab symbolizes a fast, intuitive, and highly flexible 3D printing experience.

Through live demonstrations, 3DMart allowed visitors to directly observe the actual operation of the equipment and exchange views on materials, printing methods, and application needs.

This "seeing the actual machine and discussing applications on the spot" experience is one of the most valuable elements of an exhibition.

Snapmaker U1: Reimagining multi-color, multi-material printing

This time, 3DMart particularly highlighted the Snapmaker U1 among the Snapmaker products on display.

The U1's biggest feature is its four independent toolheads, which switch using the SnapSwap™ system. Each toolhead can be pre-loaded with different materials or colors, with a switching time as fast as approximately 5 seconds.

Compared to conventional multi-color printing, which required frequent filament changes through a single nozzle, the U1's design offers a new solution for multi-color and multi-material printing.

Furthermore, with four independent toolheads, it becomes possible to combine model materials and support materials, or to utilize different material properties to combine parts with different functions, by selecting different materials for each area.

The U1 uses a CoreXY motion system, with a maximum print speed of 500 mm/s and a build volume of 270 × 270 × 270 mm.

For makers, this design not only offers more color variations but also opens up possibilities for a wider range of material combinations and creative approaches.

By bringing the U1 to Maker Faire Tokyo, 3DMart allowed visitors to directly experience this new style of multi-material printing solution.

Formlabs: From Maker Creation to Professional Manufacturing

If Bambu Lab and Snapmaker U1 demonstrate the potential of FDM 3D printing in creation and multi-material applications, then Formlabs symbolizes another direction: high-precision, professional stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing.

Formlabs has been deeply committed to SLA 3D printing technology for many years, and it is widely used in product development, engineering prototypes, manufacturing jigs, consumer goods, and small-batch production.

Among them, the Form 4 utilizes Low Force Display™ (LFD) print technology, featuring a 50 μm pixel size and a highly consistent optical system, pursuing fine detail, surface quality, and dimensional accuracy. According to official data, many print jobs are completed within 2 hours.

This establishes Formlabs in a different position from general desktop FDM, which primarily focuses on rapid model creation and personal projects.

For users requiring higher precision, smoother surfaces, and engineering-grade materials, SLA offers a different manufacturing philosophy.

"Professional" doesn't just mean knowing specs

For 3DMart, these three brands are not just a collection of products.

What truly matters is being able to correctly understand the differences between various technologies and help users find the optimal equipment and process according to their needs.

Choosing 3D printing equipment is not simply a matter of comparing speed, print size, and price.

When it comes to actual application, challenges such as material, accuracy, surface quality, part strength, print quantity, post-processing methods, and future process scalability come into play.

Therefore, even a high-spec 3D printer may not necessarily be the best choice if it does not meet the user's actual needs.

This is precisely the professional value that 3DMart has accumulated over many years.

From FDM to SLA, and from individual makers to specialized product development, 3DMart continues to engage with users across diverse industries, scales, and technical needs.

What we offer goes beyond the equipment itself; it's a comprehensive service that includes equipment selection, material application, implementation, and ongoing technical support.

And Maker Faire Tokyo is a practical venue where these experiences can be directly tested.

Our value lies in demonstrating true expertise in these practical challenges, answering every maker's question, from "I want to make this" to "Can it be printed with this material?" and "Which equipment should I use if I want to increase the quantity?"

Starting from Tokyo, Connecting Asia's Maker Community

Maker Faire Tokyo brings together Japan's most active creators and maker communities.

For 3DMart, participating in such an event is not only an opportunity to introduce the latest equipment to the market but also a crucial chance to listen directly to user feedback.

All these on-site conversations are valuable sources of information that allow 3DMart to continuously accumulate technology and application know-how.

From Taiwan and Hong Kong to Japan, 3DMart continues to interact with users in diverse markets, bringing excellent 3D printing and digital fabrication technologies from around the world to the Asian market.

Thank you to Maker Faire Tokyo 2026

We sincerely thank all the makers, creators, engineers, designers, and partners who visited, interacted, and discussed at 3DMart's booth "SP-05-02."

Each on-site conversation deepens our understanding of the technologies creators truly need and provides opportunities to introduce more 3D printing technologies into actual creation and manufacturing environments.

3DMart will continue to collaborate with excellent 3D printing brands worldwide, offering a wider range of equipment and comprehensive technical support, from consumer creation to professional prototyping and advanced manufacturing applications.