Hardware5 dSeptember 16, 2026, 20:30

Metal 3D Printers for the Desktop Are Finally Starting to Feel Like Desktop Products

SnowX unveiled the SnowPod, a compact SLM printer measuring 360×360×660 mm for printing with 316L stainless steel. It features a 40 μm laser spot, 30–60 μm layers, an 80×80×100 mm build area, closed powder handling, a NitroPod nitrogen generator, and the free SnowPath slicer.

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Metal 3D Printers for the Desktop Are Finally Starting to Feel Like Desktop Products

Dimensions 360×360×660 mm — smaller than some flagship FDM printers
Laser spot 40 μm, layers 30–60 μm, Z-axis accuracy 3 μm
Build area 80×80×100 mm, material — 316L stainless steel
Closed powder cartridges, PM2.5 monitoring, and NitroPod nitrogen generator

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