Theme
Desktop 3D printing is entering the era of multi-material design. With printers like the Snapmaker U1, makers can combine rigid, flexible in a single print --- not just for different colors, but for different functions.
This challenge celebrates designs where every material has a purpose. Use two or more printable materials to improve functionality, durability, comfort, assembly, or ergonomics. Whether it's a living hinge, rigid frames with flexible joints, shock-absorbing structures, or an innovative mechanism, we're looking for models that couldn't exist with just one material.
The future isn't just multi-color. It's multi-material. Show us what's possible.
Already have a design that fits? Whether it's brand new or something you've previously shared elsewhere --- as long as it suits the theme and prints well on U1, it belongs here.
Timeline
Submission: Jul 7 to Aug 25, 2026
Review: Aug 26 to Sep 7, 2026
Winners Announced: Sep 8, 2026
Winner Notification
Winners will be announced on this event page on the date listed in the Timeline above.
We'll also email prize-claim instructions to the address linked to your Snapmaker account, sent from models@snapmaker.com.
Please confirm within 30 days after receiving the email. Otherwise, the reward will be forfeited.
Prizes
