Pacifica Is Gen1 Origin’s Last Feature Update; Shaper’s US Store Shows Origin as ‘Notify me’ Before October 31
Shaper says Pacifica, rolling out since October 5, is the last update to add features to Gen1 Origins. Its US store has shown Origin as ‘Notify me’ since at least October 3, ahead of the October 31 order cutoff and the 2027 Festool handoff.
Shaper’s release notes say Pacifica, rolling out to select units since October 5, is the final system update to add new features to Gen1 Origins; critical updates and maintenance continue, and Pacifica’s BenchPilot firmware will not connect to Origins on older software. Shaper’s FAQ still says it takes orders through October 31, 2026, but its US store has shown Origin and its eight bundles as ‘Notify me’ since at least October 3. After October 31, ShaperTape stays on sale through Festool, a limited number of Festool dealers will stock accessories, accounts start moving to MyFestool on December 15, and the lineup returns through Festool in 2027.
Gen1 feature work ends with Pacifica while Origin waits on ‘Notify me’
Shaper dates 16.1.8.0 October 5 and 16.1.9.0 October 6, released slowly to select units, and says critical updates and maintenance continue.
An Internet Archive capture from October 3 and the live page on October 19 show the button on Origin and its eight bundles; Shaper’s FAQ still gives October 31 as the last order day.
Shaper’s FAQ says a limited number of Festool dealers will stock Shaper accessories after October 31 and that the Shaper forum moves to the Festool Owners Group on December 15.
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Pacifica ends Gen1 feature updates, and Shaper’s store shows Origin as ‘Notify me’ before October 31
Shaper’s Origin release notes date Pacifica 16.1.8.0 October 5 and 16.1.9.0 October 6, released slowly to select units, and call it the final system update to introduce new features for Gen1 machines. Shaper’s FAQ still says it accepts and fulfills orders placed through October 31, 2026, but its US store has shown Origin and its eight bundles with a ‘Notify me’ button instead of add to cart since at least October 3, according to an Internet Archive capture, and still did on October 19. After October 31, the FAQ says only ShaperTape is sold through Festool’s online shop through the end of the year, a limited number of Festool dealers will stock Shaper accessories, and the lineup returns with Festool dealers in 2027. Account migration to MyFestool begins December 15.
This is a portfolio transition, not an acquisition or a shutdown. Shaper says files and licenses will remain, but the promised bulk-download timing is still open. The Gen1 change covers new features only: Shaper’s notes say critical updates and maintenance continue, and they give no reason for ending feature work. A Shaper staff member, AudreyB, wrote on Shaper’s forum on October 14 that no tools or accessories can be bought on shapertools.com ‘after November 1st’ and that, apart from ShaperTape, Shaper products cannot be bought online until early 2027; Shaper’s FAQ gives October 31 as the last order day, so treat October 31 as the cutoff. The Crafty Catsman has not tested the account migration, service handoff, or warranty process, and has not installed Pacifica or used a BenchPilot. Buy the accessories and spare parts you need from Shaper’s US store by October 31, and check a participating dealer if you still need a new Origin. Match account email addresses and prepare for a new MyFestool password when migration begins December 15.
Two changes since September 1, and one cutoff that has not moved
Pacifica 16.1.8.0 (October 5) adds Sleep Mode, SM2 speed control for BenchPilot Adaptive Speed, Pen Tool surface probing and faster cut-path selection in Pilot Mode; 16.1.9.0 (October 6) fixes some Gen1 Origins crashing and restarting while idle in sleep mode. Pacifica installs a BenchPilot firmware update automatically on the first connection, and Shaper says that firmware ‘is not backwards compatible with previous Origin software versions’. Shaper also says USB packages follow Wi-Fi releases by several weeks, yet its USB button still offers Napa, the March 30 release, and the June 29 Oakland release never reached it. Direct Shaper orders run through October 31. Spare parts are sold through shapertools.com until October 31 and through Festool beginning in 2027, and Festool Customer Service takes additional support contacts from November 1. Account migration begins December 15; matching emails should merge, a new password is required, and files and licenses are expected to remain.
Buying an Origin in the US now runs through dealers, and coverage depends on records: With Origin showing ‘Notify me’ on Shaper’s store, a participating dealer with stock is the remaining route before October 31; after that, Shaper says a new Origin cannot be bought from Shaper or its dealers until Festool dealers carry the lineup in 2027. Shaper says current service continues. Active warranty or Pro Care coverage still depends on registration, while Origin purchases from August 1 through October 31 are described as receiving Festool’s standard three-year warranty. Check those conditions against the exact purchase and registration record rather than treating them as universal coverage.
- Will Origin come back in stock on Shaper’s store before October 31, and which dealers still hold units?
- When will the staged Pacifica rollout finish, and when will a Pacifica USB package appear?
- When will Shaper release the promised bulk file-download tool?
- What exact service intake path will apply after the 2027 portfolio handoff?
Wait where the path is unclear, and stage Pacifica in a shared shop:Wait when the product, accessory, export timing, service path, or warranty condition you need is not stated in the official records., Site analysis of Shaper’s notes: in a shop that shares one BenchPilot, keep Pacifica Origins off it until every Origin can take the update; with the staged rollout and a USB package that still offers Napa, some Origins may not be able to update yet.
Buy what you need before October 31:Buy the accessories and spare parts you need from Shaper’s US store by October 31, and check a participating dealer if you still need a new Origin.
Shaper and Festool transition — official date record
| Transition field | Shaper Tools Portfolio transition |
|---|---|
| Direct Shaper orders | Accepted through October 31, 2026 |
| Origin on Shaper’s US store | ‘Notify me’ since at least October 3; still on October 19 |
| After October 31 | ShaperTape through Festool; a limited number of Festool dealers stock accessories |
| Spare parts | US: shapertools.com until October 31, then Festool from 2027; UK: Festool from November 1, 2026 for Gen 2 parts |
| Gen1 software | Pacifica is the final feature update; critical updates and maintenance continue |
| BenchPilot after Pacifica | Will not connect to Origins on older software |
| Shaper forum | Moves to the Festool Owners Group December 15; read-only archive |
| MyFestool migration | Begins December 15, 2026 |
| Portfolio timing | Beginning in 2027 |
| Bulk file export | Promised; timing not yet stated |
| Independent handoff testing | Not established here |
Sources: Shaper FAQ, release notes and store page
Buy what you need by October 31, and update a shared BenchPilot shop together
Buy the accessories and spare parts you need from Shaper’s US store by October 31, check a participating dealer if you still need a new Origin, and match your Shaper and MyFestool account emails before December 15.
Site analysis of Shaper’s notes: in a shop that shares one BenchPilot, keep Pacifica Origins off it until every Origin can take the update, because the updated BenchPilot will not connect to older software.
Shaper and Festool publish the transition calendar
The official records set the October 31 order cutoff, December 15 account migration start, 2027 portfolio timing, and conditional warranty and service path.
Pacifica rolls out as the last feature update for Gen1 Origins
Shaper’s Origin release notes date Pacifica 16.1.8.0 October 5 and 16.1.9.0 October 6, released slowly to select units. The notes call Pacifica the final system update to introduce new features for Gen1 machines, with critical updates and maintenance to continue, and say its BenchPilot firmware is not backwards compatible with older Origin software.
Shaper staff confirm the forum move to the Festool Owners Group
Shaper’s FAQ now says the Shaper forum moves to the Festool Owners Group starting December 15 and remains readable as an archive, and that US Shaper Sessions wrap up after October 15. A Shaper staff member, AudreyB, confirmed the forum plan on Shaper’s forum on October 14.
Primary pages and records used for this report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still buy a new Shaper Origin before October 31?▼
Shaper’s FAQ says it accepts and fulfills orders placed through October 31, 2026, but its US store has shown Origin and its bundles with a ‘Notify me’ button instead of add to cart since at least October 3, and still did on October 19. Check a participating dealer for stock. After October 31, Shaper says a new Origin cannot be bought from shapertools.com or Shaper dealers until the lineup returns with Festool dealers in 2027.
Will my Gen1 Origin keep getting updates?▼
Shaper’s release notes say Pacifica, rolling out since October 5, is the final system update to add new features for Gen1 machines, and that Shaper will keep providing critical updates and maintenance. Pacifica also updates BenchPilot firmware in a way older Origin software cannot connect to, so a shop sharing one BenchPilot should update every Origin before any Pacifica Origin connects; with the staged rollout and a USB package that still offers Napa, some Origins may not be able to update yet.
What happens to Shaper accounts and files?▼
Shaper says migration to MyFestool begins December 15. Matching emails should merge, a new password is required, and files and licenses are expected to remain. Shaper’s FAQ adds that the Shaper forum moves to the Festool Owners Group starting December 15 and stays readable as an archive.
Does every Shaper owner automatically receive a three-year warranty?▼
No. The official FAQ ties coverage to purchase timing, registration and the applicable warranty or Pro Care status. Check the terms for the exact purchase record.
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