X-Series Printers by Bambu Lab: status and timeline

X-Series Printers

Professional CoreXY printers with dual extrusion. X2D released April 2026 with improved air filtration and thermal management.

DeployStage 4 of 5

X2D launched Apr 2026 with dual extrusion, improved cooling, and filtration. Flagship professional model.

Updated Apr 2026Checked 10 Oct0 updates this week

Milestones

No announced next step

First X1 Carbon released2022Complete.
X1E variant launched2023Complete.
X2D releasedApr 2026Complete.

Most important updates

Bambu Lab releases X2D, successor to X1 lineup with improved extrusion and thermal managementApr 2026

Current obstacles

Reliability of complex dual extrusionDual nozzles and mixed extrusion systems add mechanical complexity; clogging, crashes, and misalignment remain common issues.

Physics limits

Print bed size is fixedCoreXY gantries have a defined work envelope; large parts require multiple prints or joining, unlike larger industrial systems.
Speed vs. quality trade-offFast speeds (250+ mm/s) produce rougher layer lines and weaker interlayer bonding than slower, hotter extrusion.

How it works

2 parts

CoreXY

Fast, precise motion

CoreXY gantries move the nozzle quickly in X and Y while the print bed moves vertically, enabling fast travel speeds without losing accuracy.

Dual extrusion

Mixed direct and Bowden drives

The X2D combines direct-drive for flexible filament and Bowden for rigid materials, allowing multi-material prints without tool changes.

Spec sheet

Spec	X-Series Printers
Maximum print speed	250+ mm/s^R (reported)
Nozzle configuration (X2D)	Mixed direct and Bowden dual extrusion^R (reported)

^R reported by the company

Update log

1 update

Apr 2026

Major: Bambu Lab releases X2D, successor to X1 lineup with improved extrusion and thermal managementPressHardware

About Bambu Lab

The team behind X-Series Printers

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

X-Series Printers

Maximum print speed

250+ mm/s^R (reported)

Nozzle configuration (X2D)

Mixed direct and Bowden dual extrusion^R (reported)