The Crafty Catsman 3D Printing News

Bambu Lab Announces a Public Security Update Log

2026-09-02T12:00:00Z

Use the article as evidence of Bambu's stated security process, then verify the exact printer, firmware, account, cloud, and local-network exposure your workshop accepts.

Anycubic Lists Dated S1 Max and P1 Max Anniversary Figures

2026-09-02T12:00:00Z

Treat $599, $799, and $849 as article-listed event figures; keep region, configuration, stock, tax, shipping, and final cart aligned before comparing.

PrusaSlicer 3.0 Preview Should Stay Beside 2.9.6

2026-09-01T12:00:00Z

Keep stable 2.9.6 installed, test the unfinished alpha in its separate profile directory, and use copied projects because a 3.x-to-2.x round trip discards the 3.x settings.

Prusa Buddy 6.10.1 Is Stable for XL+ and XL

2026-08-28T12:00:00Z

The release adds XL+ hardware support and brings the original XL across the intervening Buddy changes. Match the exact asset and instructions to the printer before updating.

Prusa Opens CORE One L+ INDX Orders and Keeps Firmware 6.9 Scope Narrow

2026-08-14T12:00:00Z

Prusa opened orders for the CORE One L+ INDX conversion kit and assembled printer. Buyers still need the exact live configuration and lead time, while Firmware 6.9 remains limited to two named CORE One INDX setups.

Snapmaker Space Starts With a Staged U1-Owner Closed Beta

2026-08-26T12:00:00Z

Current U1 owners can apply to test Snapmaker Space, but an application does not guarantee immediate access. Readers who need a stable public platform should wait for the later open beta.

Bambu Studio 2.8.2 Is Stable, Fixing LAN Crashes and Old 3MF Slicing Errors

2026-07-25T12:00:00Z

Bambu Studio 2.8.2.61 became the current public release on August 21, 2026. It fixes occasional LAN-mode crashes, wrong extruder counts and slicing errors in some older 3MF files, a blank login window, filament-list scrolling, and several X2D and H-series preset problems.

Prusa XL+ Upgrade Kit Opens With September 4 Shipping

2026-08-22T12:00:00Z

Prusa's official XL-to-XL+ upgrade page now lists September 4 as the shipping start. Owners must inspect every toolhead's Dwarf board before ordering: Prusa says 07 or lower must be replaced, while 08 or higher is compatible. Pricing is localized by market and configuration. The Crafty Catsman has not installed or tested the kit.

Bambu Lab Extends Direct-Store Returns to 30 Days

2026-08-22T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab's August 17 announcement extends its direct-store return window from 14 to 30 days and says printers in the United States and Canada now receive two years of warranty coverage. Buyers should compare the current direct-store policy with retailer-specific return and support terms.

Prusa XL+ Product Pages Now Show August 28 Ship Date

2026-08-18T12:00:00Z

Checked August 18 and rechecked August 22, 2026: Prusa's official XL+ Single-, Dual-, and Five-Head assembled-product pages list August 28 as the shipping start. Owner-upgrade timing and pricing were still unpublished at the August 18 check; the August 22 follow-up now covers the separate XL-to-XL+ kit decision.

Prusa CORE One+ Gen 2 and CORE One L+ Confirmed Shipping August 14; XL+ Targeted Late August

2026-08-17T12:00:00Z

Prusa confirmed assembled CORE One+ Gen 2 and CORE One L+ machines began shipping August 14. The XL+ assembled machine is still targeted for late August per the original announcement. Unshipped open orders for original CORE One+, CORE One L, and XL are being automatically upgraded. Owner upgrade-kit dates and prices remain unpublished.

Bambu Lab H2S AMS Combo Is $1,399.99 at Best Buy

2026-08-11T12:00:00Z

Best Buy lists the Bambu Lab H2S AMS Combo at $1,399.99 and shows Add to cart. Bambu Lab announced the H2S on August 26, 2025, so this is a current retailer observation rather than a new-product announcement.

Bambu Lab Back to School Sale Continues Through August 29 With Select Printers and Accessories Discounted

2026-08-05T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab's Back to School sale continues through August 29. Selected 3D printers and accessories remain discounted. Specific eligible models and discount amounts should be confirmed at the Bambu Lab promotions page on the day of purchase, as SKUs and bundles may update during the sale window.

Bambu Lab A2L Officially Launches in India Through Authorized Channel Partners at $469 Globally With 330×320×325mm Build Volume and 19-Color Support

2026-08-05T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab officially launched the A2L 3D printer in India through authorized channel partners. The A2L offers a 330×320×325mm build volume (105% more than 256mm-class models) and supports up to 19 colors via four AMS units plus one AMS Lite. Global pricing starts at $469 USD / €379 EUR.

Bambu Lab Back to School Sale Is Live Through August 29: 3D Printers Up to 20% Off, Buy-More-Save-More on Filament

2026-08-04T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab's Back to School sale is active in the US store through August 29. Selected 3D printers are discounted up to 20% off. Filaments are available on a buy-more-save-more basis with bulk pricing from $11.69. Accessories and kits are also included. Confirm model eligibility and current pricing at the US store before ordering.

Bambu Lab A2L Now Available in Indonesia at 11,799,000 IDR Through TekLab, 3D Zaiku, and Indocart

2026-07-31T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab announced the A2L is now available in Indonesia (press release July 28). The A2L Combo is priced at 11,799,000 IDR through authorized retailers TekLab, 3D Zaiku, and Indocart. Build volume is 330×320×325mm; AMS Lite supports up to 4 colors, expandable to 19 via additional units.

ELEGOO H1 HT Filament Dryer Launches at $70 With 85°C Max and 11 Presets

2026-07-28T12:00:00Z

ELEGOO launched the H1 HT Filament Dryer on July 24 at $70 USD. Max drying temperature is 85°C with 11 preset modes — PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PET, PP, PC, PA, PAHT-CF, PVA — plus Custom. A 3.5-inch color touchscreen displays live temperature and relative humidity. The spool platform auto-rotates during drying. Dual active dehumidification vents release humid air and seal on completion. A dedicated TPU bypass outlet supports flexible and fiber-reinforced filaments. Shell is listed as flame-resistant with overheat protection.

Bambu MQTT Incident Recurred July 20; Service Recovered by 18:30 UTC

2026-07-23T12:00:00Z

Bambu's MQTT print-start incident began July 20, was marked resolved, then recurred. Bambu reported a configuration rollback, replacement of a server with network-connectivity problems, and recovery by 18:30 UTC. All systems were operational at this check; a detailed post-mortem remained pending.

SFC Closes $250,007 Baltobu Fundraiser; Bambu Compliance Dispute Continues

2026-07-20T12:00:00Z

Software Freedom Conservancy says the baltobu campaign closed at $250,007. Its May 18 statement describes two unresolved allegations: incomplete corresponding source involving Bambu Studio and networking libraries, and a separate AGPL section 10 restriction involving an OrcaSlicer fork. The campaign is complete; the compliance dispute is not.

Bambu Lab Anniversary Sale Ended; Check Current P2S Combo and H2C Prices

2026-07-16T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab's issuer release described a June 15–July 15 anniversary campaign with the P2S Combo at $699 against a listed $799 regular price and the H2C at $2,149 against a listed $2,399 regular price, calling both first-ever discounts. A July 16 Lucky Draw was the final campaign benefit. No next sale is announced; verify the current store price and configuration.

PAGV Asks Three Printer Makers to Adopt Blocking Tech; New York Sale Rule Awaits Standards

2026-07-14T12:00:00Z

New York's law establishes a feasibility, standards, and rulemaking process for 3D-printer blocking technology. The future sale or delivery restriction begins one year after rules are published and can be delayed if the technology is found infeasible. PAGV separately asked Bambu Lab, Creality, and Flashforge to adopt safeguards voluntarily.

Brule Opens Partner-Run Bambu Lab Showroom; US Experience Stores Remain in Development

2026-07-14T12:00:00Z

Brule Inc. opened a Bambu Lab Certified Store inside its Minowa office in Tokyo on July 13. Visitors can see operating machines, inspect samples, consult staff, and buy in-stock products. Bambu Lab says US experience stores with local partners are in development, but no location or standard format has been announced.

Bambu Studio 2.8.0 Public Beta: Assembly Guide for STEP Files and Counterbore Hole Bridging

2026-07-11T12:00:00Z

Bambu Studio 2.8.0 Public Beta (GitHub v02.08.00.50) adds an Assembly Guide that accepts STEP files and organizes models into steps with X-ray and current-step-only views. It also adds counterbore hole bridging. Caveat: 3MF files saved in the beta cannot currently upload to MakerWorld. Bambu Lab has not published a stable-release date.

Bambu Lab US Anniversary Sale Ends July 15 at 3 a.m. EDT

2026-07-10T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab's US anniversary sale ends July 15 at 3:00 a.m. EDT. The campaign advertises first sale prices for the P2S and H2C, including P2S Combo at $699 and H2C at $2,149. Stock, configuration, shipping, and regional cart terms can change.

Prusa INDX July 2026 Update: Conversion Kit First Units Target End of July; First Batch End of August; Firmware 6.6.1 Live

2026-07-09T12:00:00Z

Prusa says Bondtech INDX Founder's Edition units are already in the wild, while Prusa's standard INDX Conversion Kit first units are now scheduled to leave the factory by end of July and the first batch by end of August. Firmware 6.6.1 is live. Verify order-specific timing at prusa3d.com.

Prusa Flash Summer Deal 2026: 20% Off Assembled MK4S, 10% Off Kit, Reduced CORE One+ Shipping — Ends July 14

2026-07-09T12:00:00Z

Prusa Flash Summer Deal runs through July 14, 2026 (5 days remaining). Terms: Assembled MK4S 20% off + $69.99 US shipping; MK4S Kit 10% off; CORE One+ Assembled free shipping Europe / $17.99 US. Standard pricing resumes July 14. Verify current pricing at prusa3d.com before ordering.

Bambu Lab PLA Pure Earns UL 2904 GREENGUARD Certification — PM2.5 Below Kitchen Baseline on A1 and A2L, $24.99 Spool

2026-07-06T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab PLA Pure filament has earned UL 2904 GREENGUARD certification — PM2.5 and PM10 measured below kitchen-ambient baseline on A1 and A2L printers. Pricing: $24.99 with spool, $21.99 refill. Available now at store.bambulab.com. Confirmed compatible printers: A1, A2L. Compatibility with X1C, X1E, P2S not confirmed in source materials.

Bambu 4th Anniversary Sale: 9 Days Left Through July 15 — P2S Combo $699, H2C $2,149, H2D Combo $1,699

2026-07-06T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab 4th Anniversary Sale has 9 days remaining, closing July 15. Confirmed pricing unchanged since June 27 opening: P2S Combo $699, H2C $2,149 (first-ever sale price), H2D Combo $1,699. Materials discounts also running. July 15 close aligns with xTool O1 Omni checkout date. Next confirmed machine-level Bambu sale window likely Q4.

Prusa Flash Summer Deal Through July 14 — 20% Off MK4S Assembled, 10% Off Kit, Free Prusament Spool + Academy Course

2026-07-02T12:00:00Z

Prusa Flash Summer Deal 2026 runs through July 14. Headline discounts: 20% off MK4S Assembled (regular $999 USD); 10% off MK4S Kit (regular $729 USD). Both include a free Prusament spool and the relevant Academy course. EU shipping on MK4S is free; US shipping is $69.99. CORE One+ receives reduced shipping (exact US rate unspecified in the deal announcement — verify at prusa3d.com). No public Prusa affiliate program exists. Bambu 4th Anniversary Sale (P2S, H2C, H2D first-ever discounts) also runs through July 15.

Elegoo Hot Days Cool Deals (June 29–July 13): OrangeStorm Giga $2,499 ($626 Off), Saturn 4 Ultra 16K $499 ($125 Off), Double Points

2026-07-01T12:00:00Z

Elegoo Hot Days Cool Deals sale runs June 29 through July 13, 2026. OrangeStorm Giga large-format FDM at $2,499 (from $3,125, $626 savings). Saturn 4 Ultra 16K MSLA resin printer at $499 (from $624, $125 savings). Double loyalty points on all purchases during sale window. Bundle savings up to $900 (specific configurations at elegoo.com). No public Elegoo affiliate program available as of July 1, 2026 — purchase direct at elegoo.com. Verify current pricing and stock before July 13 end date.

Bambu Lab Anniversary Sale: First-Ever H2C at $2,149 and P2S Combo at $699 — 18 Days Remain Through July 15 as Amazon Prime Day Era Closes

2026-06-27T12:00:00Z

With Amazon Prime Day expired June 26, Bambu Lab's 4th Anniversary Sale (June 15–July 15) is the only active Bambu discount window. Confirmed per PR Newswire June 14: H2C at $2,149 from $2,399 (first-ever discount); P2S Combo at $699 (first-ever Bambu discount); H2D Combo at $1,699 from $1,999. H2S, H2D, and H2C purchases earn 2× store credits. 18 days remain. Verify all prices at us.store.bambulab.com.

Bambu A1 Mini at $209 — Amazon Prime Day Final Hours Tonight June 26; A1 Mini Combo $359; P2S Combo $699 Anniversary Sale Continues Through July 15

2026-06-26T12:00:00Z

Amazon Prime Day ends tonight June 26: Bambu A1 Mini standalone at $209 (from $299 standard, 30% off), A1 Mini Combo with AMS Lite at $359. P1S standalone at $369 and P1S Combo at $499 also expire tonight. Bambu 4th Anniversary Sale P2S Combo at $699 continues through July 15 on Bambu's own store — unaffected by Prime Day end. A1 Mini: open-frame CoreXY, 180×180×180mm, 300mm/s, 4-color with AMS Lite. Verify pricing at amazon.com and us.store.bambulab.com before purchasing.

Amazon Prime Day (June 23–26) Lists Bambu P1S at $369 and P1S Combo at $499 — Steepest Amazon Discounts on Record for Both SKUs

2026-06-24T12:00:00Z

Amazon Prime Day 2026 (June 23–26) lists Bambu Lab P1S standalone at $369 (down from standard $699) and P1S Combo at $499. Bambu's own 4th Anniversary Sale (through July 15) holds the P2S Combo at $699 — first-ever P2S discount. Two concurrent promotions at different price tiers. P1S: enclosed CoreXY, 256×256×256mm, RFID, AI failure detection. Verify prices at amazon.com and bambulab.com before purchasing; Prime Day ends June 26.

Bambu Lab PLA Pure Launches June 16 — EN 71-3 Toy-Safe, UL GREENGUARD Certified, Five Asbestos-Free Ingredients at $24.99 per Spool

2026-06-22T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab launched PLA Pure on June 16, 2026. Five disclosed ingredients: PLA (corn/sugarcane), acrylic copolymer, color pigments, EBS (ethylene bis-stearamide), talc (asbestos-free, third-party verified). Certifications: EN 71-3 (EU toy element migration), UL 2904 GREENGUARD (indoor air quality). Colors: Milky Pink, Baby Blue, Apricot, Pure White, Absolute Black. $24.99 with spool / $21.99 refill. Fewer strings without pre-drying; strength comparable to PLA Basic.

Bambu 4th Anniversary Sale — Lucky Draw June 25 (5 Days); H-Series Double Loyalty Credits; Up to 52% Off Through July 15

2026-06-20T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab's 4th Anniversary Sale (June 15–July 15) published three Lucky Draw dates: June 25, July 9, and July 16 — one full order refund winner per draw; entry automatic with any qualifying purchase. H-series (H2S, H2D, H2C) earns double loyalty credits through July 15. Sitewide discount confirmed at up to 52% off; filament from $9.89. P2S Combo first-ever discount ($699 from $799) remains active.

Bambu Lab 4th Anniversary Sale — First-Ever P2S Discount Launches June 15; P2S Combo $699 (Was $799) Through July 15

2026-06-15T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab launched its 4th Anniversary Sale on June 15, 2026 — first-ever discounts on P2S, H2S, and H2C. P2S Combo (with AMS 2 Pro) drops to $699 from $799, the first discount on this model since launch. P1S at record-low. Sale runs June 15–July 15 across US, EU, UK, Canada, Australia. Subscriber coupon, weekly flash deals, and full-order-refund prize draws included.

Bambu Studio 2.7.1 — Gradient Color Curve Control for Multi-Color Printing; A2L First-Party Slicer Support; Released June 1 (First Coverage)

2026-06-14T12:00:00Z

Bambu Studio 2.7.1 released June 1, 2026 alongside the A2L launch. First coverage in this series. Key feature: Gradient Color Curve Control — users add anchor points on a per-Z-height blending curve to customize how two filament colors transition across layer heights. Also: A2L first-party slicer support; Texture-to-Color Painting optimization (multi-texture + FBX support); Filament Manager multi-selection; LAN Mode auto-saves connection info; macOS 26.5+ startup lag patched. Free update for all Bambu printers.

Creality K3 KliTek Day 10 — Q3 2026 Timeline Stable; Community Completes First Full Week of 80% Waste Reduction Cost Analysis; $0.25–$0.50 Per-Print Savings Quantified

2026-06-10T12:00:00Z

Creality K3 KliTek Day 10 Wednesday June 10: Q3 2026 timeline stable. Community completes first full week of 80% filament waste reduction cost analysis. Quantification: ~50–80g purge waste saved per 4-color session = $0.25–$0.50 per print at PLA pricing. KliTek architecture: 5-second nozzle swap, <15-second color switch, no standalone purge tower. No pricing confirmed.

Bambu SFC/AGPLv3 Day 9 — Committee Details 'Forthcoming June 2026'; baltobu $250K+; June 1 Violations Unresolved; No Manufacturer Response

2026-06-10T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab SFC/AGPLv3 dispute Day 9 Wednesday June 10: SFC standing committee details 'forthcoming June 2026' — community watching this week. baltobu fundraiser at $250K+ for enforcement legal costs. Two violations unresolved: libbambu_networking proprietary source not provided + Paweł Jarczak cease-and-desist. No Bambu Lab response to committee formation.

Bambu Lab A2L Days 4–9 Catch-Up — FauxHammer Full Review: 'Large-Format Hobby Printing with a Smart Ecosystem'; Adam Savage's Tested Confirms PMSM Quality; AMS Lite Mitigation Community Standard; Print-then-Cut OTA TBD

2026-06-10T12:00:00Z

Bambu A2L Days 4–9 catch-up from June 3 last digest (June 10 Wednesday): FauxHammer full review published — 'Large-Format Hobby Printing with a Smart Ecosystem.' Adam Savage's Tested via Jedi News independently confirms PMSM servo print quality. AMS Lite vibration non-slip mat mitigation is now community standard first-setup step. Print-then-Cut OTA update: hardware included in all units, firmware date still TBD. $469 base / $569 Combo stable.

Creality K3 KliTek Day 9 — Q3 2026 Timeline Stable; Community Week 1 Cost Analysis Complete on 80% Waste Reduction Claim

2026-06-09T12:00:00Z

Creality K3 KliTek Day 9 Tuesday June 9 (catch-up from June 4 last digest): Q3 2026 timeline stable and unchanged. Community completes first full week of cost analysis on 80% filament waste reduction claim versus traditional AMS-style purge towers. K3's multi-color switching architecture is the central differentiation point under community evaluation.

Bambu SFC/AGPLv3 Day 8 — Committee Details 'Forthcoming June 2026'; baltobu $250K+; Violations Unresolved

2026-06-09T12:00:00Z

Bambu Lab SFC/AGPLv3 dispute Day 8 Tuesday June 9: SFC standing committee details described as 'forthcoming in June 2026' — community watching for SFC announcement this week. baltobu fundraiser at $250K+ for AGPLv3 enforcement legal costs. Violations from June 1 backtrack unresolved. No manufacturer response to SFC committee formation.

Bambu Lab A2L Day 8 — FauxHammer Full Review Published; Adam Savage's Tested Confirms PMSM Quality; AMS Lite Mitigation Community Standard; Print-then-Cut OTA Date TBD

2026-06-09T12:00:00Z

Bambu A2L Day 8 Tuesday June 9 (catch-up from June 4 last digest): FauxHammer full review published — 'Large-Format Hobby Printing with a Smart Ecosystem.' Adam Savage's Tested A2L review via Jedi News confirms PMSM servo print quality. AMS Lite non-slip vibration mitigation is now community standard. Print-then-Cut OTA update date still unpublished. $469 base / $569 Combo stable.

Creality K3 KliTek Day 10 — Week 2 Monday; High-Volume vs Casual Segmentation Established; Q3 2026 Stable

2026-06-08T12:00:00Z

Creality K3 KliTek Day 10 Monday June 8: Week 2 begins. High-volume vs casual user segmentation established and stable: 10+ jobs/week at 4 colors = $40–$80/year savings (purchase-decision relevant); 1–2 jobs/week at 2 colors = <$16/year (not decision-relevant). Q3 2026 release timeline stable. IPO $163M confirmed delivery commitment. Pricing still unpublished.

Bambu SFC/AGPLv3 Day 7 — Monday Highest-Probability Announcement Window; Right-to-Repair Committee Launching June 2026; Two Violations Unresolved; baltobu Paid Staff Active

2026-06-08T12:00:00Z

Bambu SFC/AGPLv3 dispute Day 7 Monday June 8: Monday is the highest-probability window for a corporate compliance announcement. Two violations remain open: libbambu_networking source not published; Bambu Connect restrictions. SFC right-to-repair 3D printer standing committee launching June 2026. baltobu paid staff now active across three Forgejo repositories ($250K+ fundraised).

Bambu A2L Day 7 Monday — Second Week Begins; AMS Lite Standard Settled; Print-then-Cut OTA No Date (One Full Week Confirmed)

2026-06-08T12:00:00Z

Bambu A2L Day 7 Monday June 8: second week of ownership begins. AMS Lite vibration mitigation fully settled as community standard. Print-then-Cut OTA via Bambu Handy has no release date after one full week confirmed. Owner reports building from production use. Japan/Korea June 2 cohort data accumulating alongside US/EU.

Creality K3 KliTek Day 9 — Market Segmentation Crystallized; Q3 2026 Stable KliTek Platform; IPO $163M

2026-06-07T12:00:00Z

Creality K3 KliTek Day 9 Sunday June 7: market segmentation crystallized — high-volume professional users vs casual single-material users. Q3 2026 stable KliTek platform release. Creality IPO filing at $163M valuation context. Community reception confirms clear buyer bifurcation around multi-material workflow complexity.

Bambu SFC/AGPLv3 Day 6 — Second Weekend No Compliance; Monday June 8 Next Window; baltobu $250K+

2026-06-07T12:00:00Z

Bambu source code compliance (SFC/AGPLv3) Day 6 Sunday June 7: second weekend with no compliance submission. Monday June 8 is next practical business-day window for action. Community fundraising at baltobu has surpassed $250,000. Community pressure remains high; Bambu official response still pending.

Bambu A2L Day 6 — First Full Week Completes Sunday; AMS Lite Standard; Print-then-Cut OTA No Date

2026-06-07T12:00:00Z

Bambu A2L Day 6 Sunday June 7: first full retail week completes today. AMS Lite confirmed standard (not optional upgrade). Print-then-Cut OTA firmware update promised, no published date. Community evaluation of large-format multi-material workflow continues into week 2.

Creality K3 KliTek Day 7 — Waste Math Quantified; Purge Tower vs Nozzle Wipe Comparison Live

2026-06-05T12:00:00Z

Creality K3 KliTek multi-material system enters Day 7 (Friday June 5). Community waste math now quantified: purge tower method vs nozzle wipe comparison reports publishing. KliTek $249 add-on vs Bambu AMS Lite $169 ecosystem comparison becoming the standard reference for budget multi-material decisions. K3 $399 base + KliTek $249 = $648 total vs Bambu A1 Mini Combo $499. Waste quantification is the key differentiator data point.