Bambu Lab Disrupts Maker Market With First Standalone R1 Laser Cutter

By Beth Nicholls · Creative Bloq · 2026-09-22

According to Creative Bloq, 3D printing giant Bambu Lab is moving beyond its core ecosystem with the launch of the R1, a 55-watt CO2 laser cutter. The new hardware aims to compete with established players like xTool by offering automated optical alignment and a user interface tha

According to Creative Bloq, 3D printing giant Bambu Lab is moving beyond its core ecosystem with the launch of the R1, a 55-watt CO2 laser cutter. The new hardware aims to compete with established players like xTool by offering automated optical alignment and a user interface tha