InfiMaker K1 Kickstarter Has Closed; Late Pledges Run About US$5,699 With a February 2027 Estimate
InfiMaker’s K1 Kickstarter closed September 26. A late pledge is listed at HK$44,712, US$5,699 in InfiMaker’s text, with a February 2027 estimate, and InfiMaker now puts the production K1 at about 166 kg.
InfiMaker’s K1 Kickstarter closed on September 26, and InfiMaker’s own site now sends buyers only to a Kickstarter late pledge: listed at HK$44,712, which InfiMaker’s reward text gives as US$5,699, $500 above the campaign’s $5,199 Super Early Bird, with delivery estimated for February 2027 instead of December 2026. InfiMaker plans mass production in December and first shipments in late December, says production units gain a cast-iron bed that brings the machine to about 166 kg, and will collect shipping fees later through a survey. Kickstarter says it is not a store and does not offer refunds.
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The K1 campaign has closed, and a late pledge costs more and arrives later
InfiMaker’s K1 Kickstarter closed successfully on September 26, 2026. InfiMaker now takes K1 late pledges on Kickstarter, listed at HK$44,712 (US$5,699 in InfiMaker’s reward text) with an estimated delivery of February 2027, against December 2026 for campaign rewards. The campaign’s Super Early Bird reward read US$5,199 (HK$40,789) when the Internet Archive captured the campaign on September 23; Kickstarter’s rewards page now shows that ended reward at HK$44,712, the late pledge’s amount, while its text still reads US$5,199. InfiMaker’s September 26 update puts small-batch trial production through November, mass production in December and first shipments in late December, and its production update (posted September 10, edited October 7) says production units gain a one-piece gray cast iron bed and a bellows cover that bring the machine to about 166 kg (366 lb). Those are manufacturer specifications, not independent production-unit results.
A late pledge is a new commitment on InfiMaker’s terms, not a missed discount. InfiMaker’s own pages disagree in three places: its September 10 update says the K1 ‘moves through mass production’ while its September 26 update says it ‘has now entered small-batch trial production’ with mass production in December; its product page still listed about 110 kg when the Internet Archive captured it on September 29, after its September 10 production update announced the cast-iron bed (that update’s current text, last edited October 7, gives about 166 kg); and the late pledge’s stated MSRP is $900 higher than the campaign’s, so its ‘40% Off’ is measured against a raised list price. InfiMaker’s reward text says ‘Customs Fees and VAT Covered Worldwide’, while its archived product-page FAQ said freight, duties and taxes would be broken out by country. InfiMaker expected to send its shipping survey on October 10 and promised an update with the confirmed date first; no public update appears as of October 19. InfiMaker’s homepage shows money-back and 30-day return badges but states no terms for Kickstarter pledges, and Kickstarter says it is not a store and does not offer refunds, adding that there is always a chance a creator cannot finish a project as promised. A buyer cannot calculate the landed cost or support risk from the late-pledge price alone.
The hardware promise is clearer than the delivered-cost decision
InfiMaker lists 220 × 160 × 180 mm XYZ travel, but workpiece limits vary by machining mode: 120 × 120 × 120 mm for five-axis, 170 × 150 × 150 mm for 3+2, and 220 × 150 × 150 mm for three-axis work. The K1 uses a 1.5 kW spindle, a 20,000 rpm maximum, a 15 kg worktable limit, and an automatic tool changer with six stations: five tool slots plus one probe slot, per InfiMaker’s FAQ. Those figures come from InfiMaker’s product page as the Internet Archive captured it on September 29; the live page now returns ‘Page not found’. InfiMaker says the production machine adds a one-piece gray cast iron bed and a bellows cover, with no added shipping cost and no change to the delivery timeline.
Compare the complete workflow and the wait, not only axis count: The late pledge is HK$44,712 before the shipping fee InfiMaker will collect by survey, and its February 2027 estimate sits two months behind campaign rewards. Its value cannot be judged until shipping, warranty service, spare parts, CAM maturity and production performance are known. The Crafty Catsman has not tested the machine or software and cannot verify the company’s accuracy, material, noise, automation, or production-readiness claims.
- When will InfiMaker send the shipping survey, and what fee will it charge by country?
- Will trial production keep the December mass-production start and the late-December first shipments?
- Do late pledges get the premium AI features InfiMaker promises K1 Kickstarter backers?
- What warranty duration, exclusions, spare-parts stock, and service response commitments will back the delivered machines?
Wait for delivered-unit evidence if:You need a fixed landed cost, defined warranty, proven CAM workflow, serviceable spare-parts path, or independently verified accuracy before committing.
Consider a late pledge only if:The K1’s workpiece sizes fit your parts and you can absorb crowdfunding, shipping, software, support, and schedule risk after reading InfiMaker’s current late-pledge terms.
What InfiMaker claims for K1, and what changed after the close
| Spec | InfiMaker K1 |
|---|---|
| Campaign Super Early Bird (ended) | US$5,199 in InfiMaker’s text (HK$40,789); stated MSRP $8,599 |
| Late pledge, listed now | HK$44,712 (US$5,699 in InfiMaker’s text); stated MSRP $9,499 |
| Delivery estimate | December 2026 for campaign rewards; February 2027 for late pledges |
| InfiMaker’s production plan | Trial production through November; mass production in December; first shipments in late December |
| Machine weight | About 166 kg / 366 lb in InfiMaker’s production update; its product page listed about 110 kg / 243 lb |
| Five-axis workpiece maximum | 120 × 120 × 120 mm |
| Spindle | 1.5 kW | up to 20,000 rpm |
| Tool system | Five tool slots plus one probe position (six stations) |
| Shipping, customs and VAT | Shipping fee collected by survey; reward text says customs fees and VAT are covered worldwide |
| Independent testing | Not established here |
Sources: InfiMaker official specs
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The decision after the close
A late pledge is a new commitment, not a missed discount.
The campaign ended on September 26. InfiMaker’s own site now sends buyers to a Kickstarter late pledge with a February 2027 delivery estimate and a shipping fee collected later.
HK$44,712 is the late pledge before shipping.
The useful move
Compare the complete workflow and the wait.Consider a late pledge only if the K1’s workpiece sizes fit your parts and you can absorb crowdfunding, shipping, software, support, and schedule risk after reading InfiMaker’s current late-pledge terms.Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the InfiMaker K1 now?▼
The campaign ended on September 26, and InfiMaker’s own site now points buyers only to a Kickstarter late pledge, listed at HK$44,712, which InfiMaker’s reward text gives as US$5,699 and says converts to your local currency at checkout. That is $500 above the campaign’s $5,199 Super Early Bird. InfiMaker also raised the stated MSRP from $8,599 to $9,499, so its ‘40% Off’ line is measured against a higher list price. Shipping is charged separately through a post-campaign survey.
Is the InfiMaker K1 a true simultaneous five-axis CNC?▼
InfiMaker says all five axes can move together and also supports 3+2 and three-axis workflows. That is a manufacturer claim; The Crafty Catsman has not verified simultaneous motion, accuracy, or production performance on a delivered unit.
When will the InfiMaker K1 ship?▼
InfiMaker’s September 26 update puts small-batch trial production through November, mass production in December and the first shipments in late December, in batches, starting with eligible VIP deposit holders. Kickstarter lists December 2026 for campaign rewards and February 2027 for late pledges. These are InfiMaker’s estimates; it expected to send the shipping survey on October 10, and no public update confirming it had appeared by October 19.
Does InfiStudio require a subscription or internet connection?▼
InfiMaker says InfiStudio’s core CAM features, including toolpath generation and machining simulation, are free for all users, and that premium AI features are free for K1 Kickstarter backers; it does not say whether late pledges count. Its product page, as archived on September 29, said core machining works offline, while AI model generation and some AI-assisted toolpath features need internet access. That page also limited free usage to the version included at delivery, a narrower promise than the ‘Lifetime Free Access to InfiStudio’ in InfiMaker’s campaign updates.
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