A leaked image hints at a collaborative toolchanger 3D printer from xTool and Snapmaker, featuring interchangeable toolheads and a compact build volume.
A recent Reddit leak has sparked speculation that xTool and Snapmaker might be joining forces to develop a toolchanger 3D printer. The image, reportedly sourced from a WeChat group, shows a sleek, white machine with a toolchanger mechanism and parked toolheads a feature that could revolutionize multifunctional printing.
While the leak stops short of confirmation, the design aligns with xTool’s signature aesthetic, seen in devices like the M1 series. The build volume appears modest, around 250x250x250 mm, but the inclusion of a toolchanger system suggests versatility over sheer size. Notably, the leak’s timing and its deliberate sharing by a PR source linked to one of the companies hints at an official announcement soon.
Snapmaker has been relatively quiet lately, with its last major release being the Polymaker co-branded PolyDryer. Meanwhile, xTool has been expanding aggressively into new tech territories, from apparel printing to metal fabrication. A collaboration between the two would mark xTool’s formal entry into 3D printing, a move many have anticipated.
Information is limited for now, but if the leak is to be believed, that would make this partnership a new competitor in the toolchanger arena. Stay tuned for updates.
