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Bambu Lab has gone from one X1 printer, which did very well, to entry-level A1 systems, mid-market P2S systems, and larger H3D’s and more. They’ve also made systems that couple laser cutting and engraving with 3D printing. The company now has eight 3D printers and will add a dedicated laser cutter.
The R1 has a 55W CO2 laser. The laser cutter and engraver are meant to work on plywood, wood veneer, wood, acrylic, leather, fabric, and paper. Because it has a CO2 laser, the company believes it can cut and engrave transparent acrylic better than a diode laser. It can also engrave some glass, stones, and metals. The company says that the machine can handle 18 mm plywood and 20 mm acrylic.
The build area is a substantial 600 × 300 mm. The machine comes with a Conveyor accessory that lets you f