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Bambu Lab Unveils $2,500 R1 CO2 Laser Cutter

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC · How we work

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Bambu Lab announced the R1, a 55-watt standalone CO2 laser cutter priced at $2,500.
The R1 offers a 600 × 300 mm work area while occupying about one-third less space than CO2 lasers.
An optional riser and conveyor attachment can extend the cutting length to 3,000 mm.
TriSense auto-alignment detects material position, surface height, and maps the tool path in one click.
Pre-orders are live on Bambu Lab’s store with shipping expected in October 2026.

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Story summary

Bambu Lab announced the R1, a 55-watt standalone CO2 laser cutter priced at $2,500.
The R1 offers a 600 × 300 mm work area while occupying about one-third less space than CO2 lasers.
An optional riser and conveyor attachment can extend the cutting length to 3,000 mm.
TriSense auto-alignment detects material position, surface height, and maps the tool path in one click.
Pre-orders are live on Bambu Lab’s store with shipping expected in October 2026.