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Calendar and news
Release dates and the most important news about the 3D printers in our catalog. Every entry cites its source; announced dates may change. Updated on October 12, 2026.
Coming up
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Creality K3: pre-orders expected mid-October 2026
According to Creality's official FAQ, pre-orders for the K3 with the KliTek nozzle changer will open in mid-October 2026. The price is expected below US$900; the shipping date has not been announced yet.
Affected printers: Creality K3
Sources: K3 — official FAQ (questions and answers) (Creality)
Timeline
September 2026
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Flashforge presents the CJ270 in an official article
In its article dated 9 September 2026, Flashforge presents the CJ270, a full-colour desktop MJP printer with a stated 180 × 120 × 100 mm build volume. This dates the article’s publication and does not establish the first day of commercial availability.
Affected printers: Flashforge CJ270
Sources: CJ270 — official launch article (Flashforge)
August 2026
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Prusa refreshes its lineup: CORE One+ Gen 2, CORE One L+ and XL+
Prusa Research introduced the CORE One+ (Gen 2), CORE One L+ and XL+ with GT1.5 belts, an integrated nozzle wiper and improved cooling, at unchanged prices. Assembled CORE One+ Gen 2 and CORE One L+ shipped immediately, the XL+ from late August; upgrade kits are planned for owners.
Affected printers: Prusa Research CORE One+ Gen2, Prusa Research CORE One L+, Prusa Research Original Prusa XL+
Sources: Better prints, easier use: Prusa XL, CORE One L and CORE One Gen 2 – our big product update (Prusa Research)
July 2026
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Anycubic opens Photon P1 Max pre-sale
Anycubic started the pre-sale of the Photon P1 Max, a large-format resin printer with an 18.3 L build volume, with staged pricing from US$849 to US$959 until 31 August 2026.
Affected printers: Anycubic Photon P1 Max
Sources: Anycubic opens presale for Photon P1 Max, an 18.3L large-format resin 3D printer (press release) (Anycubic via PR Newswire)
June 2026
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Elegoo launches the open-frame Centauri 2 series
Elegoo announced the Centauri 2 and Centauri 2 Combo on 24 June 2026. CANVAS multi-colour printing is included in the Combo bundle. The release stated that orders were open, at US$299 / €299 for Centauri 2 and US$379 / €349 for Combo.
Affected printers: Elegoo Centauri 2
Sources: ELEGOO Launches Open-Frame Centauri 2 Series (press release) (Elegoo via finanznachrichten.de)
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Bambu Lab launches the large-format A2L
Bambu Lab launched the A2L, an open-frame multi-colour A-series printer with an extended build volume. It is available globally from 1 June 2026, and from 2 June in Japan and Korea.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab A2L
Sources: A2L — launch and specifications (Bambu Lab)
May 2026
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Creality lists on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Creality shares began trading on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under code 3388, following an offering at HK$18.80 per share that raised about HK$1.38 billion.
Sources: Asia AM Watch: Creality Launches $177M Hong Kong IPO as HKEX Trading Debut Nears (3DPrint.com) · Twelve years in, Creality goes public and doubles down on an AI-driven future (3D Printing Industry) · Creality — allotment results and scheduled listing date (Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing)
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Creality unveils the KliTek nozzle changer for the K3 series
At its 12th-anniversary and IPO event, Creality presented KliTek, a nozzle-changing system with independent material paths set to debut on the K3 series.
Affected printers: Creality K3
Sources: K3 (KliTek) — nozzle-change system FAQ (Creality) · Twelve years in, Creality goes public and doubles down on an AI-driven future (3D Printing Industry)
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Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro: first shipments reported in May
According to 3DPrinting.com’s recap, the first Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro units shipped to campaign participants in May 2026. This is the reported first-shipment month, not the announcement or deposit date. Reported launch prices were US$649 and US$799; the campaign ended on 20 June.
Affected printers: Flashforge Creator 5 Pro, Flashforge Creator 5
Sources: Flashforge Creator 5 and Creator 5 Pro launch (3DPrinting.com)
April 2026
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Elegoo launches the Jupiter 2 on 15 April 2026
Elegoo announced the launch of the Jupiter 2, a large-format resin printer with a 16K LCD, on 15 April 2026. A second release on 16 April covered its presentation at RAPID + TCT in Boston and the debut of CANVAS for Centauri Carbon.
Affected printers: Elegoo Jupiter 2
Sources: ELEGOO Announces Jupiter 2 Global Launch and Debuts the Multicolor System for Centauri Carbon at RAPID + TCT 2026 (press release) (Elegoo via TechNode Global) · Elegoo — Jupiter 2 launch on 15 April 2026 (Elegoo via PR Newswire APAC)
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Bambu Lab introduces the X2D
Bambu Lab introduced the X2D, the new X-series flagship succeeding the X1 range, with regional pricing and orders open on the official store.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab X2D
Sources: X2D — launch and specifications (Bambu Lab)
March 2026
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Bambu Lab X1 series reaches end of production
Bambu Lab declared end of manufacturing for the X1, X1 Carbon and X1E on 31 March 2026. Software and firmware updates continue until 31 May 2027, security patches until 31 May 2029, and spare parts and support until 31 March 2031.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab X1, Bambu Lab X1 Carbon, Bambu Lab X1E
Sources: X1, X1 Carbon, X1E — end of production and support (Bambu Lab)
February 2026
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Bambu Lab ends P1P production and sales
Bambu Lab stopped manufacturing and selling the P1P on 10 February 2026. Firmware fixes and features are planned until 14 November 2027, security patches until 14 November 2029, and spare parts and support until February 2031. The P1S remains in production.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab P1P
Sources: P1P — end of production and support (Bambu Lab)
January 2026
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Elegoo launches the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
Elegoo’s release dated 26 January 2026 confirms the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo launch with CANVAS multi-colour printing and RFID filament recognition. The 45 dB noise level is a manufacturer claim, not our own measurement.
Affected printers: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Sources: ELEGOO to Launch Multicolor 3D Printer Centauri Carbon 2 Combo on January 26 (press release) (Elegoo via PR Newswire) · Elegoo — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo launch on 26 January (Elegoo via PR Newswire APAC)
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Creality SPARKX i7 debuts at CES 2026
Creality publicly presented the SPARKX i7 at CES 2026, an entry-level printer with a quick-swap hotend and a four-colour system. Pre-orders opened in North America, with global availability announced for later.
Affected printers: Creality SPARKX i7
Sources: From Idea to Print: Creality SPARKX i7 Debuts at CES 2026 (press release) (Creality via Kyodo News PR Wire)
December 2025
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Anycubic opens Kobra X deposits
In its manufacturer release, Anycubic confirmed Kobra X deposits from 26 December 2025: a US$10 deposit qualified for a US$30 discount on the final purchase. The deposit reserved access to the campaign and did not mean immediate shipping.
Affected printers: Anycubic Kobra X
Sources: Anycubic introduces Kobra X high-speed multi-color 3D printer with early bird campaign (3DPrinting.com) · Anycubic — Kobra X deposits (manufacturer press release) (Anycubic via PR Newswire)
November 2025
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Bambu Lab unveils the H2C with the Vortek system
Bambu Lab unveiled the H2C, an H2-family printer featuring the Vortek multi-material system, designed to reduce waste during material changes.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab H2C
Sources: H2C — Vortek system and specifications (Bambu Lab)
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Anycubic opens Kobra S1 Max Combo pre-orders
Anycubic unveiled the Kobra S1 Max Combo, an enclosed CoreXY printer with a 350 × 350 × 350 mm build volume and active chamber heating up to 65 °C, starting a deposit-based pre-order campaign with discounted pricing.
Affected printers: Anycubic Kobra S1 Max
Sources: Anycubic Drops Kobra S1 Max Combo, Promises Huge Engineering Parts at High Speed (All3DP)
October 2025
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Prusa Day 2025: CORE One L and OpenPrintTag unveiled
At Prusa Day, Prusa Research unveiled the CORE One L with a 300 × 300 × 330 mm build volume and AC convection heatbed, the open OpenPrintTag NFC spool standard, new Prusament spools and a silicone printing toolhead for the XL.
Sources: Prusa Day October 2025: all our biggest announcements in one place (Prusa Research)
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Bambu Lab introduces the P2S
Bambu Lab introduced the P2S, a fully re-engineered successor to the P1 series. Stated European prices were €519 for the P2S and €749 for the P2S Combo, tax included.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab P2S
Sources: P2S — launch and specifications (Bambu Lab)
August 2025
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Bambu Lab launches the single-nozzle H2S
Bambu Lab introduced the H2S, a large-format single-nozzle printer in the H2 family. The AMS Combo and Laser Full Combo were available immediately, while the printer-only version was planned for October 2025 at US$1,249.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab H2S
Sources: H2S — launch and configurations (Bambu Lab)
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Creality launches the K2 and K2 Pro
Creality expanded the K2 series with the K2 and K2 Pro, both compatible with the CFS multi-colour system. They were orderable from 25 August 2025, starting at US$549 (K2) and US$849 (K2 Pro) for the standard versions.
Affected printers: Creality K2, Creality K2 Pro
Sources: Creality Launches K2 and K2 Pro to Extend Its Premium Flagship Lineup (press release) (Creality via Kyodo News PR Wire)
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Bambu Lab launches the H2D Pro for enterprise
Bambu Lab introduced the H2D Pro, an enterprise-oriented version of the H2D sold through its reseller network at a stated price of US$3,799.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab H2D Pro
Sources: H2D Pro — official launch (Bambu Lab)
June 2025
March 2025
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Bambu Lab launches the H2D
Bambu Lab introduced the H2D, a dual-nozzle printer with optional laser modules. The H2D AMS Combo was orderable from 25 March 2025, Laser Full Combo versions were on pre-order shipping from late April, and the printer-only version was planned for June 2025.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab H2D
Sources: H2D — launch and configurations (Bambu Lab)
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X1: firmware 01.08.05.00 and Developer Mode
Bambu Lab CN’s official page dates X1 firmware 01.08.05.00 to 12 March 2025. Developer Mode, described in the official integration announcement, leaves MQTT, streaming and FTP open. The full historical release notes for this version were not accessible during this review.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab X1, Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Sources: X1 series firmware download (Chinese page) (Bambu Lab) · Bambu Lab — third-party integration and Developer Mode (Bambu Lab)
February 2025
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon: pre-orders announced for 17 February
In its release dated 6 February 2025, Elegoo announced Centauri Carbon pre-orders for 17 February: its first CoreXY FDM printer, with an enclosed frame, a 256 × 256 × 256 mm build volume and a hardened nozzle. The date is the schedule stated in the release, which predates the actual opening.
Affected printers: Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Sources: Elegoo to Open Pre-Orders for Centauri Carbon on February 17 (press release) (Elegoo via PR Newswire Asia)
January 2025
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Elegoo launches the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Elegoo unveiled and released the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, a resin printer with a 10-inch 16K mono LCD, resin tank heating and a built-in camera. The stated US price was US$519.99.
Affected printers: Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Sources: Elegoo Unveils Saturn 4 Ultra 16K: A Major Leap in Accuracy and User Experience (Elegoo)
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Anycubic opens Kobra S1 Combo pre-orders
Anycubic announced S1 Combo pre-orders from 2 January 2025 at a stated founder’s price of US$549 / €549. The release distinguished this phase from Super Early Bird pricing from 6 January and in-stock sales scheduled from 11 February.
Affected printers: Anycubic Kobra S1
Sources: Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo brings high-speed multicolor 3D printing to creators (3DPrinting.com) · Anycubic — S1 Combo pre-sale (manufacturer press release) (Anycubic via PR Newswire)
November 2024
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Prusa unveils the CORE One at Formnext
Josef Průša presented the Prusa CORE One at Formnext, an enclosed CoreXY printer with active chamber temperature control. Pre-orders opened at €1,349 incl. VAT, with first shipments planned for January 2025; an MK4S conversion kit was also announced.
Sources: Meet the Prusa CORE One: Josef Prusa announces a new 3D printer as the foundation of a new product line (Prusa Research)
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Flashforge launches the multi-colour AD5X
Flashforge launched the AD5X, a single-nozzle CoreXY printer with a built-in four-spool system for multi-colour printing. First deliveries were later delayed compared with the initially expected timeline.
Affected printers: Flashforge AD5X
Sources: Flashforge AD5X: Faster Multi-color Printing Is Coming (Flashforge)
August 2024
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The Original Prusa MK4S arrives
Prusa Research launched the MK4S with redesigned 360° cooling and higher speeds, shipping immediately as assembled, kit and MMU3 bundle. Unshipped MK4 orders were converted to MK4S, and an MK4-to-MK4S upgrade kit was announced at US$99 / €109.
Affected printers: Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S
Sources: The Original Prusa MK4S is here (Prusa Research)
June 2024
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Prusa enters the industrial sector with the Prusa Pro HT90
At Rapid TCT in Los Angeles, Prusa Research announced the start of production of the Prusa Pro HT90, a delta printer with an actively heated chamber aimed at high-performance materials.
Affected printers: Prusa Research Prusa Pro HT90
Sources: Prusa Research enters the industrial 3D printing sector with the new Prusa Pro HT90 (Prusa Research)
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US CPSC recall of about 12,800 Bambu Lab A1 printers
On 13 June 2024 the CPSC published recall 24-264 for about 12,800 A1 printers over heatbed cable shock and fire hazards. For recalled US units, it instructs owners to stop use immediately and obtain a refund or free replacement through a repair facility; owners should not repair the product themselves.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab A1
Sources: Bambu Lab Recalls A1 3D Printers Due to Electric Shock and Fire Hazards (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
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Creality opens K2 Plus Combo with CFS pre-sale
Creality started a phased pre-sale of the K2 Plus with the CFS multi-colour system on its official store, with decreasing discounts until 20 July 2024. The stated list price after the pre-sale was US$1,499.
Affected printers: Creality K2 Plus
Sources: Creality announces pre-sale of the K2 Plus x CFS Combo (Creality)
April 2024
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Anycubic unveils Kobra 3 Combo and Photon Mono M7 Pro
In its 2024 strategy announcement, Anycubic unveiled the Kobra 3 Combo with the Color Engine Pro (ACE Pro) multi-colour unit, the 14K Photon Mono M7 Pro resin printer and the Photon Mono M7.
Affected printers: Anycubic Kobra 3, Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro, Anycubic Photon Mono M7
Sources: Anycubic presents its 2024 strategy (press release) (Anycubic via PR Newswire)
February 2024
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Prusa announces end of MK3S+ production
Prusa Research announced that MK3S+ kit sales would end on 29 February 2024, with assembled units sold while stocks last. Support and spare parts remain available, and owners can move to the MK3.5, MK3.9 or MK4 through upgrade kits.
Affected printers: Prusa Research Original Prusa MK3S+, Prusa Research Original Prusa MK3.5, Prusa Research Original Prusa MK3.9
Sources: Goodbye MK3: The End of an Era is Close (or is it?) (Prusa Research)
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Bambu Lab recalls all A1 printers on the market
Bambu Lab expanded the recall to every A1 printer on the market regardless of condition and asked customers to stop using them. Options were a full refund plus a discount voucher, or a heatbed replacement with a voucher and a 6-month warranty extension.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab A1
Sources: A1 Recall Update (Bambu Lab)
January 2024
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Bambu Lab A1: initial heatbed cable notice
On 28 January 2024 Bambu Lab reported possible A1 heatbed cable damage and announced a protector. This initial notice was superseded by the expanded recall on 4 February, which asked owners to stop using affected units until resolved. The A1 mini was not involved.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab A1
Sources: A1 — heatbed cable recall announcement (Bambu Lab) · A1 Recall Update (Bambu Lab)
September 2023
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Bambu Lab unveils the A1 mini and AMS lite
Bambu Lab announced the A1 mini, a compact bed-slinger with a 180 × 180 × 180 mm build volume, together with the AMS lite multi-colour system. The stated starting price was US$299 without the AMS lite.
Affected printers: Bambu Lab A1 mini
Sources: Introducing Bambu Lab A1 mini (official forum) (Bambu Lab)
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