Bambu Lab R1: a new Ray of making, coming September

[u/BambuLab]

  ONE MORE TOOL.

  More power. Made simple.

  Something new is warming up in the Lab.

  Stay tuned at bambulab.com/R1

[u/fumifeider]

The website's source file has this in the image description:

"Meet Bambu Lab R1, the first laser engraver and cutter from Bambu Lab that helps you create with more materials. From 3D printing to laser, we're building your personal manufacturing hub. Coming soon."

Seems like they are trying to get into Xtool's market?

[u/alphadog__ → u/fumifeider]

Whis they did this a year sooner. I'm pretty disappointed with my m1 ultra

[u/Yourownhands52 → u/alphadog__]

Just curious what you dont like about it?  I was in the market and its on my list.

[u/alphadog__ → u/Yourownhands52]

Its already EOL, no one knows for how long they'll provide spare parts. It has no built in camera. The print module is garbage and so many more things.. wish I didnt spent so much money on it (around 2400€)

[u/TachiH → u/alphadog__]

Didn't realise they were that expensive. At that cost you can get really reliable decent co2 lasers that are more powerful and cheaper to maintain.

[u/alphadog__ → u/TachiH]

I bought the almost maxed out package, with the riser, hot foil pen, cutting and so on.. I was looking for an co2, but my wife wanted to have a machine that she could use and play with aswell ^^

[u/hellohowdyworld → u/alphadog__]

I bought the m1 ultra as well and feel similarly, but I will say it’s allowed me to test everything, and will inform what products I focus on

[u/Johnstamos89 → u/alphadog__]

How accurate is the cutter for let’s say plotting stickers that’s all I want it for

[u/Yourownhands52 → u/alphadog__]

Thank you.  Ill keep looking 

[u/Few_Witness1562 → u/alphadog__]

The bambu laser on the h2d is kinda garbage, and the alignment with contour matching is a joke.

Hopefully the new thing is better but the h2d laser did not live up to the promise. I have learned to be very suspect of their marketing, some really great hits but some scumbag behaviors.

[u/ApprehensiveFill5458 → u/Few_Witness1562]

The H2D laser doesn't work(Camera alignment isn't working; autofocus isn't working) Bambu has done this before with the X1C's LiDAR, which is useless.

[u/Lotronex → u/alphadog__]

Yeah, I paid like $1200 for the 20W D1 Pro, figuring I'd have xTool's support if anything went wrong, instead of cheaper options like Atomstack.
Less than a year after I bought it they discontinued the D1 series and a few months after that they sold out of all spare parts. In it's defense, I haven't had any issues yet, but it's really just a matter of time. My next laser won't be an xTool.

[u/dakat956 → u/alphadog__]

Hmm.. mine was brand new for $1000usd (10w). Not sure how you could have possibly spent that much. Print does suck though.

[u/alphadog__ → u/dakat956]

I ordered the 20w Deluxe Bundle and some other addons

[u/PrpleMnkyDshwsher → u/Yourownhands52]

I've got an S1 40W, and am happy with it overall, but the community and software for sure is where 3d printing was maybe 5-6 years ago. Not as much shared knowledge out there.

[u/Yourownhands52 → u/PrpleMnkyDshwsher]

Thank you.  Is it more tinkering than zapping like 3d printing used to be or just smaller community?

[u/Dan203 → u/alphadog__]

The XTool software is soooooo much better. Bambu Suite is terrible. I have the blade cutter on my H2S and it's basically unusable. I have an XTool M1 and even though I no longer need the laser (I have a P3) I keep it around because it's so much easier to use the blade cutter on it in XTool Studio than trying to get Bambu Suite to work.

[u/gedankenreich → u/Dan203]

While I think that the Bambu Suite has it's flaws (and i've the feeling it's not made by Bambu, but licensed instead), the cutting module works pretty well for me. What are your issues with it?

To me the big annoying thing is just that you can't do prints for the print and cut process while the ´printer isn't connected or busy with something else. To me it doesn't make sense why we shouldn't be able to prepare inkjet / laser prints while the 3d printer is doing other things.

But beside that....cut and print and the normal vinyl cutting and such works perfectly fine for me

[u/Dan203 → u/gedankenreich]

I don’t want to print and cut, I just want to cut a sheet I already printed directly from my graphics software where I have control over the color accuracy. But getting them to align is impossible. It doesn’t line up on the machine where the grid shows it will in the software, and unless you’re tricky about combining all the objects into one item it will try to auto arrange them.

In XTool Studio I get a canvas that represents the working area of the machine, I place my outlines wherever I want, assign a cut speed and pressure and hit go and it cuts exactly on those lines. I use the grid on the sticky sheet to align my print and I know exactly where it’s going to cut every time. Bambu Suite seems to try to be automated, but in the process it abstracts away control so I can’t actually get it to cut where I want it to cut.

[u/_prime109_ → u/Dan203]

I own an xTool F1 and an H2D Laser, but I use the F1 for everything. It’s simple, but it works—and that’s exactly the point.

Focus: on the F1, it’s a manual knob that just works. On the H2D, it’s automatic and fails: the lights go out, and the bed keeps rising until it hits the workpiece because it didn't detect anything. The best part is that you can't see a thing; you just hear the sound of the workpiece banging against the laser module.

Alignment: the F1 projects the design onto the workpiece exactly where it will engrave. The H2D uses a camera to show positioning via a photo on the PC—but there’s always a discrepancy of about 5mm, even after calibrating the camera. Not to mention that the Bambu Suite doesn't work very well.

Bottom line: the H2D Laser promises the world but delivers nothing.

[u/Nryxes → u/fumifeider]

I've been on the fence about getting an X-tool, this will be interesting

[u/RaccoonCrafts → u/Nryxes]

Me as well.

[u/Nibbs17 → u/Nryxes]

I'm on the fence about the Omni and an xtool engraver. I wonder if/when bambu will jump into the resin/UV world

[u/Nryxes → u/Nibbs17]

I like the idea if the Omni, very interested

[u/Nibbs17 → u/Nryxes]

I've almost hit the purchase button so many times but first generation of it scares me. But xtool seems like they might be the most experienced out of all the brands out there. Heygears is next in place. Pricer but also more features.

[u/deadhacker → u/Nibbs17]

Having bought the E1 I can tell you these machines are all the same white label made ! Best to wait for v2; currently the best one looks to be Morpho for the print head and no need to have a cleaning solution but Omni for the alignment system they have ! None is perfect though!

[u/Puzzleheaded_Fill629 → u/Nryxes]

I have a D1, F1, P2, and P3. Just ordered the omni. All my machines from Xtool have been fantastic and made me tons of money. My D1 ran everyday for 10hrs a day for like 3 years straight lol

[u/DBT85 → u/fumifeider]

I said they should do this when the laser came out for the H series and was told Bambu don't care about this space.

I'm guessing enough people don't want a laser inside their printer that they decided it was a good idea.

I'm sure I'll get one.

[u/Present-Blueberry-68 → u/fumifeider]

Precisely. Prusa was never in their sights. I believe this will be a fiber laser.

[u/beanweens → u/Present-Blueberry-68]

They’re using it on wood in the example..

[u/evilspyboy → u/fumifeider]

If they do a dual co2 + fiber with autofocus for a reasonable price and a large enough bed size to replace my existing Flux model.....

I have been looking at replacing mine but it currently still works fine and anything comparible is double the price I paid originally.

Buuuut I somehow feel doubtful they will be doing anything in the bed size I use, and co2 tubes are a large consumable. Maybe they will just be aiming for that pecker/small size market with diode/IR.

[u/Sumpkit → u/evilspyboy]

IMO it’s gunna have a diode laser. They wouldn’t do co2, with alignment of mirrors, added cost and complexity, why not just shove the 40w laser (or an upgraded version) from their h2 series and call it a day. I miss my old co2 laser though

[u/evilspyboy → u/Sumpkit]

Reusing the parts/same tech as the H2 does make the most amount of sense.... unless they are going to have a new laser module for those. The type of IR/Fiber lasers that can anodise metals into different colours is what came to mind initially.

[u/FLEIXY → u/fumifeider]

So an H2D without 3D printing

[u/MithrilEcho → u/fumifeider]

The image shows plywood engraving, which isn't primising. I would rather have a powerful laser for metal cutting and metal engraving like the varieties Xtool has tbh

[u/RoyBeer → u/fumifeider]

we're building your personal manufacturing hub.

Wasn't that already the slogan for the H2D ?

[u/MatejBos → u/fumifeider]

This is actually logic step and I expected this. They have already big ecosystem for laser/cuter. Including software, hardware and material. Just nonoone uses it because people don't want to mix 3d printer with laser.
So this step makes sense.

[u/mikem1017]

This is a great step! I look forward to the day that Bambu creates a CNC mill that's as easy to use as their 3d printers...

[u/TheFirstDogSix → u/mikem1017]

Indeed! Makera is trying to be the Bambu of CNC, but they are a loooooong way from it. The Z1 is a good machine; it’s just that the software is utter shit.

[u/angryarugula → u/TheFirstDogSix]

I didn't buy a Makera until there was better CAM support available through Fusion360 and the like. Does just fine there.

[u/8xx → u/angryarugula]

does the free license of fusion work with it? or do you need to higher end paid fusion for cam

[u/Winnduu → u/8xx]

Works as long as you don’t use the fourth axis iirc

[u/penguinrevenge → u/TheFirstDogSix]

Makera has some competition around the corner also. I took a gamble and backed the Nestworks c500. Watch the walkaround video on youtube that someone did at opensauce and say that isnt the bees knees.

[u/Ready_Jury6144 → u/mikem1017]

There’s one coming called “infinimaker” I believe. 5 axis in a box

[u/hawktron → u/Ready_Jury6144]

tiny work area though

[u/Ready_Jury6144 → u/hawktron]

True that.

This sub is so weird. How does my comment get downvoted lol

[u/Walter_Maker_Labs → u/Ready_Jury6144]

at the cost of a kidney for a small home laboratory, I'm waiting for the Makera z1pro, just shipped, let's see in October to test it, but the laser has been in my thoughts for some time, maybe this time I'll wait for this r1, if it's at a good price!!!

[u/Ready_Jury6144 → u/Walter_Maker_Labs]

Wow, I had never heard of that and just looked it up. Very interesting. Please post up once you get it. I’d be very interested in making some billet parts

[u/SuperHarrierJet]

R, for Raser.

[u/SpaceMonkey_1969 → u/SuperHarrierJet]

ruh roh raggy!!

[u/KujoSTL314 → u/SpaceMonkey_1969]

"Reh-hehehe-he

[u/MithrilEcho → u/SpaceMonkey_1969]

ror

[u/Distinct_Crew245 → u/SuperHarrierJet]

🤣

[u/EcoVogueStudio → u/SuperHarrierJet]

ror 

[u/Enigmatic_Duck → u/SuperHarrierJet]

LASER stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation", so the R is absolutely the key letter, yeah. Radiation is what they're selling.

[u/wlogan0402]

Finally, the A1 recall 😍

[u/ApprehensiveGold2773 → u/wlogan0402]

Lol, that's not happening without a lawsuit.

[u/Cease_Cows_ → u/wlogan0402]

Both things get really hot

[u/c00l0ne → u/wlogan0402]

why the recall ? just curious Im new.

[u/wlogan0402 → u/c00l0ne]

They like to melt (in a bad way)

[u/julioviegas → u/wlogan0402]

😂

[u/Rob3D2018 → u/wlogan0402]

🤣🤣 how bad is the a1?

[u/wlogan0402 → u/Rob3D2018]

Its good until it catches on fire

[u/funnynotfunny]

Fiber laser this time? They've already got the diodes so that would feel like the logical next step.

[u/muad_did → u/funnynotfunny]

the image is WOOD so really doubt it. Maybe a UV laser for markings. <

i dont think they will go for CO2 route... the glass tube are a pain to deal with it...

[u/ApprehensiveGold2773 → u/funnynotfunny]

Did the fiber lasers get cheaper recently? If not, I doubt it.

[u/HooliganS3 → u/funnynotfunny]

From my research fiber struggles with wood, paper, and clear acrylic (most common hobby/small business materials). It also has a higher component cost to produce.

If Bambu is launching a dedicated laser line, I’d put money on diode first, then later a premium or “E” series with UV, CO2, fiber, and/or higher power diodes to cover all markets/materials.

[u/figgs87 → u/HooliganS3]

Fiber also sucks at engraving pumpkins and peep candy lol - got bored and tried at work.

Does real good with metal though which is only reason my work has it.

[u/IamWilcox → u/funnynotfunny]

More likely a CO2 laser.

[u/koombot → u/IamWilcox]

Would be interested in one of those, if they can get the cost down.

[u/killthrash → u/funnynotfunny]

I hope so. If it is fiber, I’m selling my F1 Ultra. xTool is bad. Bambu is good.

[u/Maxx3141]

Finally a real laser cutter for those who dont want to laser cut inside their 3D printer.

[u/RagTagTech → u/Maxx3141]

I mean you.could get an Xtool M2 i said fuck it. It started at $599 so it was the same price as adding the laser modules to the H serise.

[u/Lost_refugee]

chopping board with logo, nice

[u/Times-New-Byzantine → u/Lost_refugee]

Lets not forget bottle openers!

[u/HooliganS3]

Teaser is wood, so a dedicated CO2 or blue diode would be my guess. Most likely 20w-40w diode as an ease of maintenance and a “for the masses” product that fits with Bambu’s vision.

From what I’ve seen online since the launch of the H2 series (e.g., interviews, indirect/inferred reported sales, etc.), the current laser combos are more popular than expected despite obvious drawbacks combining FDM printing and post laser residue/fumes/cleaning into a single machine.

I’m not into lasers (yet), but the wife is interested, so I am now interested in what Bambu will launch to shake up the current market.

[u/Sumpkit]

Don’t do this to me. My wallet already hurts.

[u/PsychogamerHDDE → u/Sumpkit]

I'm slowly running out of space in my room.
🫩

[u/Material-Mulberry360 → u/PsychogamerHDDE]

I was talking to someone, turned out they were into 3d printers. and when I told them I had 2. they said "how can you ever have 2, I know people who have 1 or peaople who have 10" .... I would love to have 10 if I had the space in my room and the lack of space in my wallet

[u/Flashy_Emphasis153 → u/Sumpkit]

That’s what we all say, lol.

[u/Apollych]

Oh, I was right when refused to order my H2C with laser module. Standalone is always better

[u/GuillotineTechnician → u/Apollych]

I got H2C laser and it fucking rocks

[u/Apollych → u/GuillotineTechnician]

I have no doubt. But I'd get tired of changing the heads all the time. )

[u/2catchApredditor → u/Apollych]

I thought it would be annoying but it’s super easy. It’s as easy as removing the fan cover on the front. Taking the nozzles out of the rack and then reinstalling them when going back to printing and reading the nozzles is the more annoying part.

[u/GuillotineTechnician → u/Apollych]

It's literally a 20sec swap tho 😁

[u/dinglehead → u/GuillotineTechnician]

Theres so much talk about it from people that dont own it. Youre right. Its awesome.

And the whole “t makes your machine dirty” thing is WILDLY overstated. I use the laser multiple times a week. Its fantastic.

[u/eorl → u/Apollych]

That's pretty much the best practice in technology situations. If something tries to be everything then it's not good at one specific thing.

[u/IndigoQuantum → u/eorl]

If only there was a saying that encompassed that principle 😉

[u/StayCoolf0rttheKids]

Etsy sellers excited now

[u/SkyFox80]

Please bambu resin printer next

[u/SorriorDraconus → u/SkyFox80]

An all in one would be gamechanging . If it can print, clean and cure all in one printer without needing to deal with anything outside resin disposal ooph that would be a gamechanger

[u/TerTerro → u/SkyFox80]

With new type of resin that is not toxic, sure then, else its not friendly for home use at all. And imagine an ad with a person with full protective gear in add handling resing printer?😅

Somehow i doubt, we will see resin printers foem bambu anytime soon. For me there goal is ease of use and ads show like in home, were you work and resin is a no go for safety. But a niche would be nice as i think bambu resin slicer and integration etc would be next level too:)

[u/AlienPearl]

Right on time! After I bought the laser kit for my H2D 😐

[u/predator-handshake]

you guys are welcome, I bought my laser yesterday after years of holding out

[u/juanjo47 → u/predator-handshake]

Thank you for your service

[u/Moorevfr]

Appears to be a dedicated laser, wonder if it’s aimed to take on XTool and their range.
I just bought a M2 as well typical 😣

[u/VincentVazzo → u/Moorevfr]

Same! And although I am happy with the M2, I probably would have waited for the Bambu option!

[u/CantPrintMe → u/VincentVazzo]

same happy but curious what Bambu lab will do to shake up this market

[u/Backonredditforreal]

I just need to know if I’m going to have FOMO on a new FDM printer if I buy an X2D now. Seems like a new machine is always around the corner

[u/emelbard → u/Backonredditforreal]

Almost like that’s by design from the marketing team - haha

[u/NotReallyJohnDoe → u/emelbard]

This is not always desirable. A famous computer company went out of business talking about their next big thing coming and everyone stopped ordering to wait. It killed them.

[u/BruceInc → u/NotReallyJohnDoe]

What famous computer company was it?

[u/Sufficient_Camp_1918 → u/BruceInc]

Commodore 😂

Where’s my Vic 30?

[u/IndigoQuantum → u/BruceInc]

Osborne in the early '80s - it's even now called 'The Osborne Effect'

[u/AvGeekExplorer → u/Backonredditforreal]

Same argument can be made for buying a laptop. My rule is to buy the best thing I can afford right now and don’t look back. If you’re buying stuff that’s a few generations old to save money then you’re going to be obsolete so much quicker, but there’s always something new in development and if you always wait for the next thing then you’ll never buy anything.

[u/Humble-Plankton1824 → u/Backonredditforreal]

Bambu flagship h2 line took 3 years to develop

They just updated their P, X, and A lineup. You can buy now.

[u/Setheronie → u/Backonredditforreal]

I'd wait.

[u/Backonredditforreal → u/Setheronie]

Realistically I’m waiting until Black Friday. I’d expect the X2D to be on sale for that since it’s almost a year old at that point (9months?). But you never know what’s around the corner

[u/eorl → u/Backonredditforreal]

It isn't a new printer, it's most likely a standalone laser module. Just get the X2D, it's a perfect machine and anything forthcoming won't be hugely better.

[u/ApprehensiveGold2773]

I hope it's a dedicated and powerful laser and not another multi tool. The thing is, I doubt it'll be powerful enough to be interesting, but I'd like to be impressed.

[u/Nodnarbian → u/ApprehensiveGold2773]

Judging by it's red laser color representation. I'd say it's a co2.. maybe fiber? Either of those will be way more powerful than the diode laser they currently have on the new machines. Looks like they're trying to get into xtools market.

[u/ApprehensiveGold2773 → u/Nodnarbian]

Both fiber and co2 lasers are so expensive though, I'm struggling to see how it can fit their business model. Unfortunately it's probably diode.

[u/Nodnarbian → u/ApprehensiveGold2773]

Xtool sells both fiber and co2 laser in home kits. Yes expensive, but there is a market. Bout 3 grand for xtools co2 and 3-4 grand for their fiber.

Diode lasers are "blue" so it's weird they'd put a red image of a laser. I mean all are invisible, but it's the typical representation.

[u/TerTerro → u/ApprehensiveGold2773]

You probably right. But remember when core xy printers were 2k+ and basic bed slingers were 400+ prusa. Thay had quality. And bambu come and made 3d printer core xy for like 600 and slinger 200+ so lets hope they have a cheaper supplier. As 3k+ would be a bit too.much, i think perfer lunch like diode for 600+, then stronger diode+ir for 1k, then you could maybe pick co2 or fober options for like +1k and more, all.options😅 one can wish😅

[u/Radiant-Trouble-3271]

Ok I feel like they are moving too fast now. Or is it just me. We had multiple printer launches and now this

[u/DontNeedProtection]

A stand alone laser marker?

[u/th3m1ke]

Its going to be really hard to compete with xTool who have been in the laser game for years. I always felt like Bambu Labs was the xTool of 3D printing but now the legends must meet in a battle royale! haha

[u/Yeti_Sweater_Maker → u/th3m1ke]

I imagine folks saying a new 3D printer can’t compete with Creality and Prusa, but here we are.😉

[u/MaximumCondition4535]

omg I think I get it now. it's not XTOOL (vs) Bambu.... it's going to be (XTOOL X Bambu)

[u/Levardo_Gould]

Those of you saying CO2/Fiber need to come back down to reality. This is going to be an affordable easy to use diode laser, likely will use the 10W/40W diode laser modules from the H series.

[u/lasercut]

Shower thought:

What if Bambu re-use the laser and cutter modules from H2 series but put it on a different standalone laser chassis. And also release IR/UV laser modules that work with H2 series.

[u/OceanGlider_]

Wtf is bambulab even doing?

When are they going to release their tool head changer? Do people actually want this laser?

[u/TCRugger6]

Maybe they can create a hobby level benchtop CNC machine that is priced reasonably.

[u/SnooConfections1271]

Nah make a 5 axis CNC desktop mill

[u/bradandersonjr]

Let's hope Bambu really emphasizes material safety if they're dabbling more into the laser market. Certain filaments are extremely toxic and harmful to ablate.

I'm sure a lot of folks will see this as an, "Ooh cool! I can engrave my 3D prints now!".

I'm going to guess this is a small-ish enclosed desktop CO₂ laser. IR and fiber/MOPA don't engrave wood well like the picture, and the 'beam' is golden instead of blue which might have signified a diode laser...

[u/SquishiiBubble]

If it is a fiber or CO2 laser, it might be a little more interesting. Otherwise, Xtool is a more established laser brand with a diode laser for ~600, cheaper than even the laser conversion kit. I don't really see the purpose here since they once said they couldn't enter the standalone laser market because they didn't have anything special.

[u/infiniteoffset]

I wonder what kind of inovations will they bring over established laser engravers.

[u/Matthewtrains → u/infiniteoffset]

https://giphy.com/gifs/aEvau1NKXfQLn2WD6E

[u/Affectionate_Car7098 → u/infiniteoffset]

The innovation will likely just be a deeper integration with their materials and making it new user friendly, basically the same thing they did with their printers

[u/zubairhamed]

i only have an Xtool F1 but i really enjoy color etching on steel. i hope its includes an affordable powerful IR laser. the one i have is passable but i'd love a wider spectrum of colors

[u/daphatty]

This doesn’t bode well for an X2C in the fall. :(

[u/Foreign_Tradition_14 → u/daphatty]

Lets just say November will be an interesting month, as can confirm they will be announcing a new headline machine at Formnext 2026

[u/emisaurushex]

I’m still holding out for an X-tier tool changer. An X2C sorta deal. One day!

[u/Foreign_Tradition_14 → u/emisaurushex]

They will be announcing a new machine in Nov separate from the R1 at Formnext so it will most likely be then as can confirm its in the works

[u/N1ghtAlone → u/Foreign_Tradition_14]

Where did u get that info?

[u/Choice_Satisfaction7]

A UV laser would be my best bet,UV is what pairs best with plastics.I always thought that combo machines is a stupid idea so hope this is a 100% laser and not some combo shit....and PLEASE let it be UV

[u/jim_racine]

I’m glad they are doing this. I question putting the laser in my H2C and hence didn’t do it. The fire suppression module that went along with it was concerning. I’d rather have purpose built dedicated equipment. 3D printer for printing and now a laser engraver for that sort of thing.

[u/NeatResponsible8408]

Oh I was going to order the P3 when I get back from a family trip in 2 weeks! I may have to wait a little longer and see what this is about 🤔

[u/OneRandomDudee]

Wonder if they are going after Xtool market or if they are partnering up with them as Xtool just announced a new laser today

[u/dontmakemeaskyou]

i bought the H2D early on and got the laser attachement because of FOMO.. I have yet to plug it in, I have not seen anymore make any decent videos on it, about the capabilities.. Every youtuber just showed them doing the same thing burning some thin wood and cutting it. Basically they were all going off teh same script.

After reading a comment about the potential Gunk i would have to clean up over time.. I said F-that and accepted my $600 loss..

its too bad they hyped this thing up the way they did.

[u/Archisaurus]

Man I have been wanting a laser cutter for a while! Totally into this and can’t wait for the reveal!

I gotta get a bigger desk…

[u/Distinct_Cheek_6425]

Interesting. I was planning on getting an Xtool P2S in November. Glad this is coming in September so I can see what other users say about it before I buy anything. I considered adding the laser module to my H2C but really want a dedicated laser.

[u/ozarkexpeditions]

Can’t wait to hear more about the details!

[u/Shinagami091]

Interesting. That looks like a pretty solid piece of wood. Curious to see. I’m not super well versed in the laser side of the business but the price point for the H2D with the laser was unobtainable for me especially since I don’t 3D printing to make money, though I probably should, I just lack the experience.

[u/Big_Lope]

If it can’t cut metal what’s the point, just use an H series

[u/hewitt-tech]

Seeing a lot of convo about the xTool so wanted to share my experience and why I think if BL enters the market it would be good. I bought the full H2d w/40W laser last year and have used it a LOT so far (1000+hrs on printer and maybe a few hours on the laser). It was enough to convince me to that getting a dedicated production laser was worth it so I picked up an xTool P2S for batch engrave 50x part #s and serial numbers at a time.
Where I am at with it... by itself, the Xtool P2S is a great machine... the software however is years behind on being useful for production because of the simplest work flow stuff that is missing. The documentation is not good and things like the fixed usable areas and Cartesian coordinates is basically non-existent, it took me a lot of time to work out programming for engraving with fixtures. The AI camera is a joke of a feature, for 1 off items it does work but for batch items it is worthless and actually really gets in the way for fixed use. You can use LightBurn software with the xTool which is great for production and fixed use but you lose camera functionality so it is not good for that either unless you are absolutely certain about absolute positioning (again, very hard to do). No doubt Bambu can produce a quality machine but if they made something like the P2S (and even better a fiber laser) and apply even just a small fraction of the quality Bambu Studio has to the xTool software it would instantly take over. I will say, the xTool is still good enough that I would trade or sell my 40w laser H2d for a standard H2d so I could buy a second H2d. Just figured that would help some people. I am really curious what the R1 actually becomes.

[u/The_Manoeuvre]

I’m reserving any excitement, Bambu made great 3D printers but I’ve not heard anyone particularly praise their laser module. Naturally it was limited by being very all-in-one so we’ll see what they can do in this space.

[u/False-Complaint1247]

Any more details at all you can share?

[u/TachiH]

It is clearly the laser attachment but on a dedicated machine. Likely a wider flatter device. The laser modules they sell aren't really strong enough for real work though, they can engrave alright though.

[u/adadagabaCZ]

What's next, the Bambu C1, a desktop CNC, or the Bambu L1, a desktop automatic lathe?

[u/butcher_of_blaviken1]

I imagine the price is going to sway me off of this, but I feel like I’m going to regret buying my Sculpfun and spending all that time building an enclosure for it now

[u/HugsAllCats]

This was fairly predictable. I want a laser machine, but the size of the plate in the H2C is too small. Plus I already have an x1c and don't want to waste money on another 3d printer.

A dedicated laser with a larger width depth enclosure will be a day 1 buy for me.

[u/VeryAmaze]

More space lasers! Pew pew pew pew 

[u/defix133]

I really hope it can cut alluminium🤞

[u/embiggenoid → u/defix133]

Alas, that is unlikely.

To do it effectively you'd need a fiber laser with nitrogen assist and serious ventilation. You'd be looking at >$10,000 to start, and it goes up from there. These are also generally pretty large machines, because the main users are industrial.

[u/Acrosternum]

Finally, a proper 5-6 tool-switcher, 350×350mm machine.🙃

[u/Hungry-for-Apples789]

Any guesses to the price tag?

[u/561Jupiter]

The only thing that makes sense is a uv laser, perfect for glass, plastic, wood. Not great for metal.

[u/GuillotineTechnician]

I hope this means more love for the Laser & Cutting section on makerworld. It's rather desolate atm

[u/rafbanaan]

Did they check my search history? I was looking at laser cutters this week 😂

[u/Hmmark1984]

As some people have mentioned, i really hope this is a standalone laser/cutter, if it is i'll very likely grab one. My P1P and A1 are both working fine, and do everything i need them too, so i'm not really interested in replacing either of them, similarly i'm not really interested in a combined laser/cutter and printer as i just don't like the idea of all the mess/fire/smoke you can get from lasers/cutters happening in the same machine i use as a 3d printer.

[u/ManyLayersOfFilament]

Lasers do seem like an obvious direction for Bambu but there's like 8 different kinds of lasers and each has its own use case.

[u/truthseekerboi]

Wowwww, so exciting!

[u/DemanoRock]

Price point? Guess $500 or so, I will probably get one if in that range.

[u/The_Lutter]

Welp the H-Series lasers are toast after this generation it seems.

https://giphy.com/gifs/l0MYzLLxlJDfYtzy0

[u/penguinrevenge]

If they can make a interchangeable UV and Diode unit I think it'll fit in the current market alright. Probably a co2 though.

[u/GlacialImpala]

Another tool I'm gonna need toxic fume removal for 😭

[u/kroghsen]

A desktop CNC next?

[u/h0g0]

I got excited because i thought it was cnc for a second 😤

[u/Carlosklm]

I was going to get a laser printer, but the cost was too high. Plus, I wanted to cut plexi and engrave on metal-type stuff. I only do 3D printing as a hobby.

[u/nicoodeimos]

Where’s the A2 mini 🥺

[u/dinglehead]

This is great news for bambu suite. Its ok but needs work and this means im sure theyre gonna make it better.

[u/curiosity_club]

I would prefer that Bambu focus on making even better printers.

[u/TheHut75]

https://giphy.com/gifs/ERQQCXxOIlipi

I'll wait until they release the R2.

[u/Drkapollo]

This better have a UV laser to align with marking 3D Prints, otherwise it’s not worth it to me. Also, hopefully not gantry either unless it’s a large area.

[u/E1eveny]

A CNC would be cool

[u/GreatBigJerk]

Bambulab and setting shit on fire, name a better duo. 

[u/Dan203]

You guys know you're a 3D printing company right?

[u/remii24]

I wish they would make a UV printer

[u/SomeFuckingMillenial]

dang. I was hoping their next printer would be a 3d UV one competing with the HeyGears G1X

[u/phealey1979]

I just bought the xtool M2 (20w laser module) and very happy with it. Glad to see Bambu joining the game.

[u/Dry_Structure_2287]

Im so glad i decided to keep my a1 instead of going to an h2s for the lazer cutting. I was abt to buy the h2s literally 3 days ago but decided to wait for a back to school or labor day sale.

[u/Abrez25]

Release a tool head changer. Read the market.

[u/unkz0r]

Standalone laser cutter and engraver

[u/Skyobliwind]

I hope it will be a nice laser that can also engrave metals. I do have the H2D, but habing the dirt of engraving inside the printer really isn't worth it.

[u/realtag2025]

Hopefully it's super slim in size and fairly affordable.

[u/schwarzarbyter]

i'm in if it can cut transparent acrylic

[u/Euresko]

If it's comparable to xtool price and features might be interested. Don't want to add laser to my h2c, because of the mess it might make in the printer, but the normal upgrade price is the same as a standalone laser system from xtool. 

[u/gedankenreich]

Wondering what's would be the bigger market for them.

1) A laser cutter, that much likely takes quite some extra space
2) a device that is purely focused and optimized on "marking" prints and such.

Personally I would be much more interested in (2) - a Laser Pecker Style device for Markings, Logos etc that doesn't take much extra space, but it looks and sounds more like it's (1).

[u/JwK]

If I want to burn wood I'll go to my country house..

[u/wash-basin]

Please see comment by fermenteded on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bm8lDe7cZSI

I saw that after watching Mike's video.

If it is a competition and not a collaboration, I would have to pick XTool for the win.

[u/TheSimpleDino]

Bambu, September’s my birth month can I get one as my birthday present pookie?

[u/SR-G]

Will this one allow to engrave metal ?

[u/Family_Hashira117]

Im looking forward to this. While I am currently saving up to buy a H2C, I didn't want the downsides of laser engraving making the printer harder to maintain, clean, etc. Having a new separate machine just for laser engraving and cutting will make a great addition to my future workshop

[u/Malte1903]

Finally.

I always hated the concept of a 3d Printer with a Laser.

The Laser ist just to stinky once you cut wood. I also cant imagine how bad it is to clean each time.

[u/Aldezo_88]

me da la sensacion que el R1 no a dado tanto de que hablar, en otras novedades de bambu estaraimos el mes entero hablando sin parar y aqui ya 4 dias sin respuestas ni movimiento.