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xTool X1 launch prices and bundles: our first month of testing
The xTool X1 has been in our workshop since September 2026, with 55W CO₂, 20W diode, and 60W MOPA sources installed and weeks of testing so far. xTool sent this early X1 unit for review. Launch prices, five bundles from $3,399 and xTool’s now-live launch page.
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WeCreat Takes $50 Deposits on the Lumos 50W Fiber Laser Until November 8, Holding $2,799
WeCreat’s refundable $50 deposit holds a $2,799 Lumos 50W Essential Pack; deposits close November 8 and the balance is due November 9 to 15 by emailed link.
Prusa’s 400 °C HT Hotend Is Out for Single-Extruder CORE One Printers at $199.99
Prusa’s $199.99 HT Hotend upgrade for single-extruder CORE One printers shows a three-week lead time, and its first install replaces several Nextruder parts.
xTool C1 Color Cutter: From Sketch to Sticker
A sketch, a sticker sheet, a handmade card: xTool C1 brings scanning, color printing and blade cutting together. The US Basic launch price is $469.
Stern’s AC/DC Remastered Starts at $10,199, With No Pro Model and a 500-Machine Limited Edition
Stern lists AC/DC Remastered as a $10,199 Premium or a $13,499 Limited Edition capped at 500, sold through dealers with no ship date and no Pro model.
Creality Releases SPARKX i7 CAD Files Under a License That Requires Permission for Commercial Copies
Creality’s first SPARKX Open Initiative release puts i7 CAD models and board pinouts on GitHub under OCL v1.1. Firmware and software source are not included.
Carbide Create 876 Is the Current Stable Download; the 877 Beta Lists a Fix for a Stray Move in Tiled V-Carves
Carbide Create 876 became Carbide 3D’s stable download on October 12 after builds 870 and 875; most new 3D work needs Pro, and the 877 beta lists a tiled V-carve fix.
AEON’s MIRA X Kickstarter Closes October 29: RF CO₂ Pledges From $4,756, Shipping Billed After the Campaign
AEON’s MIRA X series Kickstarter closes October 29: public pledges run $4,756 to $9,998 plus $680 to $1,520 shipping billed after the campaign, with a December 2026 estimate.
Milwaukee Prices Its Cordless 18 lb SDS MAX Demolition Hammer Kit at $1,299
Milwaukee prices its 3018-22HD cordless demolition hammer kit at $1,299 with two FORGE HD12.0 packs and a charger, but gives no ship date or tool-only option.
Pinball FX Prices Change October 22: Many Older Packs Rise, Newer Licensed Tables Drop
Zen’s price sheet raises many older Pinball FX packs and collections on October 22 and cuts 16 newer licensed tables from $5.49 to $4.99; prices may vary by region.
X-Arcade’s Pinball FX Edition Controller Is on Pre-Order at $449, Estimated to Ship January to March 2027
X-Arcade’s Arcade2TV Pinball FX Edition is on pre-order at $449, or $549 with its pedestal; controllers are estimated to ship January to March 2027.
Formlabs Form Studio 1 Opens Orders From $699; Delivery Quotes Depend on the Setup
Form Studio 1 starts at $699 in the US, but that setup is quoted for Jan. 13; the $749 default is quoted for Nov. 20, and add-ons can move an order to January.
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DeWalt DCS525B Track Saw: Retailer Stock and Ship Dates (2026)
Laser NewsLightBurn 2.2 Leaves Early Access With True Nest; xTool and Epilog Support Ship as Labs Features
CNCToolDance X1 CNC Opens Kickstarter With a $2,999 Starting Pledge
UV PrintingMorpho’s Kickstarter Has Closed; Late Pledges Now Cost $2,159 and $3,999 With a May 2027 Estimate
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