Bambu Lab has announced the R1, a 55 W CO2 laser cutter and engraver the company says is safe enough to run in a home workspace, opening a new category for the 3D printing brand.

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bambu Lab today announced the launch of the R1, a 55W CO2 laser cutter and engraver designed for the kind of work that used to require a dedicated ...

Considerably heavy -- do not try to set this up without help Large working space means the device is even larger Requires ventilation option (window) or smoke purifier Cost prohibitive to beginners We ...