I can’t believe Bambu came out with a new Printer, I hope its not too expensive and really good!!!
Yeah it’s not going to be inexpensive. Expect at least 3k.
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That is kind of cheap, but also expensive in a way.
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But overall expensive. cause it is twice the cost of the x1c
Expensive is relative, 4k for a car is cheap but for a 3d printer it’s expensive. I don’t really see how this would be considered “kind of cheap” though.
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Yeah, I see your point, I guess it is pretty expensive.
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No, it’s totally the opposite - kinda expensive but in a cheap way
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This is a duplicate discussion of the thread below:
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Depends if the speculation is right, the only thing I can really think of it that is like it is other FDM printers that have a laser engraver like the Snapmaker, but they don’t have enclosures or are CoreXY and all the other benefits
If it is what is speculated than $3k wouldn’t exactly be a push for who it’ll be aimed at. IE: not Jeff from down the road who wants everyone to call him the “3D Print Guru” on youtube
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Can we not have 50 threads of the same thing? I don’t see why everyone needs to make their own thread when we already have several.
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I think what Bambu really should be doing is making swappable toolheads for the existing printers (laser, dual extruder) as for example, I want the features of the H2D but I’m not willing to buy a new 3d printer just for that.
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That is actually a really good idea, I would love if bambu created different tool heads for lasers, cutting, and dual extrusion. I would absolutely buy that. And its good for a fact that it could be manufactured in a way to be used on a cheap printer like the a1 mini. This would be better because you wont have to pay a ton for a new high end printer.
Very expensive then! Bambu positioned itself very well in the market by bringing high-quality, semi-professional products with ease of use to the general public. A $3,000 price range is completely out of reach for most hobbyists. That price range places it at the lower end of the professional sector. I don’t think that’s a good move. If that’s the case, I at least hope they offer a dual hotend upgrade for the X1/P1.
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If Bambu wanted to blow the competition out of the water, then build in a 3d scanner and turntable into the frame! Then you could just hit “scan and print” for 3d copies (it would tell you to remove the model after scanning of course! lol)
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I agree, and it’s worth noting that based on Bambu’s customer support track record over the past two years, without a significant overhaul of their support model, they are not prepared for the market this printer seems to target.
Commercial buyers prioritize reliability, efficiency, and long-term operational value over aesthetics or consumer-focused features like camera support or flashy OSDs. Their purchasing behavior aligns more with fleet vehicle buyers, who focus on functionality and dependability, rather than individual consumers selecting a car that reflects their style and personal preferences.
Only time will tell but I will make a prediction: Bambu is in for a rude awakening!!! if they believe they can get away with the slipshod behavior of the past two years and apply that to this new market. It will be interesting to see who is around in 10 years, Prusa who is maintaining consistency, or Bambu. Which one will end up being a footnote on a Wikipedia page?
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If it’s a wake up call I hope they get out of bed and get dressed. It’s wishful thinking but maybe this is what causes them to improve customer support?
Also, since this is in theory for professionals who know what they’re doing and can’t afford downtime, have ALL the parts available for purchase. A business isn’t going to accept the current weeks of back and forth just to get a daughter board they already knew was the problem
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I agree. That would be great because then you would not have to buy an additional 800$ 3d scanner. Although if the bed was a turntable that might interfere with print quality, so the should make a separate attachment.
I was thinking more of a turntable that snaps into a set position using magnets and then uses magnets to rotate the turntable, all this can be beneath the normal flat bed. (I’m an engineer and trust me this wouldn’t be hard too do at all and cost only a few quid) then the scanner could be on a linear screw built into the back wall of the printer, if done right it would only make the printer about 50mm deeper than standard. (maybe I should CAD a design and send it to them under licence ? lol)
Only if it has a 4-Axis … then I would buy one.
That actually might be a good idea. But yeah it makes sense about the magnets.