R1 Laser Cutter by Bambu Lab: status and timeline

R1 Laser Cutter

55W CO2 laser cutter and engraver for wood, acrylic, leather, glass, stone, and metals. Bambu Lab's first product outside 3D printing.

DeployStage 4 of 5

Launched Sep 2026. 55W CO2 laser with motorized alignment, auto-focus. Pre-orders Sep 22, shipping Oct 2026.

Updated 19d agoChecked 10 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

Next · First shipments begin

R1 laser cutter announcedSep 2026Complete.
Pre-orders began22 Sep 2026Complete.
First shipments beginTarget Oct 2026Current milestone.

Most important, last 3 months

Bambu Lab announces R1 laser cutter, a 55W CO2 laser engraver priced at $2,499, marks first product outside 3D printing19d ago

Upcoming

Oct 2026First shipments begin (next)
Q4 2026Early access deployments and user feedback

Current obstacles

Integration with 3D printer ecosystemThe R1 is a new product category; building software integration with Bambu's existing app and fleet management is an ongoing effort.

Physics limits

Work area is smaller than larger laser systemsAt 600 x 300 mm, the R1 is sized for hobbyist and small-business use, not industrial job shops or wide-format cutting.
CO2 lasers require air assist and coolingCO2 lasers need external cooling water and air assist for cutting, adding operational complexity compared to fiber lasers.

How it works

3 parts

CO2 laser

Infrared beam cuts and engraves

55W laser focuses on material. Cutting vaporizes the cutting line. Engraving marks the surface at lower power.

Laser alignment

Motorized alignment correction

Laser Alignment Sensor on toolhead reads beam off a crosshair and corrects optical path with motorized mirrors.

Conveyor option

Feed long stock

Optional conveyor accessory feeds stock up to 3,000 mm long for cutting long pieces and strips.

Spec sheet

Spec	R1 Laser Cutter
Laser power	55W CO2^R (reported)
Work area	600 × 300 mm^R (reported)
Max cutting speed	1,000 mm/s^R (reported)
Launch price	$2,499 (USD), €2,499 (EUR)^R (reported)

^R reported by the company

Update log

1 update

Tue 22 Sep

Major: Bambu Lab announces R1 laser cutter, a 55W CO2 laser engraver priced at $2,499, marks first product outside 3D printingPressHardware

About Bambu Lab

The team behind R1 Laser Cutter

Bambu Lab

Fast FDM printers, multi-color, AMS, R1 laser

Bambu Lab designs desktop 3D printers known for speed, automation, and integrated ecosystems. Founded by DJI engineers, the company leads the prosumer FDM market with entry-level to flagship models and laser cutting.

Founded August 2020 by DJI engineers, Bambu Lab leads the prosumer FDM market with fast, easy-to-use 3D printers.
Product lineup spans A-series entry models, P-series mid-range, X-series professional, and H-series large-format with dual nozzles.
In September 2026, Bambu Lab launched the R1 laser cutter, entering a new product category beyond 3D printing.

bambulab.com (opens bambulab.com)Company profile →

Founded: 20206 yrs
Headquarters: China
Status: Private
Valuation: private
Raised: $15M3 rounds
Last round: Venture funding · $15MNov 2025
Works in: ManufacturingPlastic 3D printing
Coverage: 3 programs · 4 updateslatest 19d agochecked 10 Oct
Lead investors: Tencent InvestmentMing Shi InvestmentTemasekTrueLight CapitalWuyuan Capital
Partners: DJI (opens dji.com)
Investors: Temasek (opens temasekholdings.com.sg)Tencent (opens tencent.com)
People: Ye Tao (opens bambulab.com)Founder, former head of DJI consumer drone division

Spec

R1 Laser Cutter

Laser power

55W CO2^R (reported)

Work area

600 × 300 mm^R (reported)

Max cutting speed

1,000 mm/s^R (reported)

Launch price

$2,499 (USD), €2,499 (EUR)^R (reported)