Bambu Lab launches its first dedicated laser cutter, the R1, for $2,499

Bambu Lab has released the R1, its first standalone laser cutter, a 55-watt CO2 system priced at $2,499. It has a 600 x 300 mm work area and handles wood, acrylic, glass, leather, anodized aluminum and slate, cutting 18-mm walnut and 20-mm acrylic in a single pass.

• 55-watt CO2 laser priced at $2,499 on Bambu Lab's site
• 600 x 300 mm work area cuts 18-mm walnut and 20-mm acrylic in one pass
• TriSense system and Vision Encoder keep lines precise on transparent materials
• Class 1 enclosure, auto-stop on lid opening and built-in flame sensors