Bambu Lab · CO₂ laser
Bambu Lab R1
Enclosed 55 W CO₂ laser with a 600 x 300 mm work area, class 1 and plenty of automation from beam alignment to focus. With a conveyor belt also suitable for long boards.
Ideal for: Makers and small businesses looking for an enclosed CO₂ laser for wood and acrylic without a dedicated laser room.
Price in the manufacturer's shop€2,499, Base unitPre-order, shipping about 09.11.2026 according to the shop; Long Material Bundle €3,329, with rotary fixture €3,559; warranty extension 1 year €219As of 15 Oct 2026, can change dailyThere is no manufacturer's shop price for your region, the EU price is shown.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Class 1 in the base unit, can be used without safety goggles and a dedicated laser room
- plenty of automation: beam alignment, autofocus and camera positioning to under 0.2 mm
- with conveyor, material up to 3 m long, in a small footprint
Cons
- very loud according to the test, the fans run continuously
- for 18 mm wood an additional focus lens is required
- class 4 with a riser base or conveyor, in which case CO₂ safety glasses are mandatory
Specs
| Price range | €1,500 to €3,000 |
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| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €2,499, Base unit; Pre-order, shipping about 09.11.2026 according to the shop; Long Material Bundle €3,329, with rotary fixture €3,559; warranty extension 1 year €219 (As of 15 Oct 2026) |
| Laser type | CO₂ laser |
| Laser source | CO₂ laser 55 W |
| Power (optical, main source) | 55 W |
| Work area | 600 × 300 mm |
| Dimensions | 940 × 560 × 200 mm |
| Weight | 33.5 kg |
| Construction type | Gantry |
| Enclosure | enclosed |
| Laser class | Class 1 (class 4 with riser base or conveyor belt) |
| Speed (max.) | 1,000 mm/s (acceleration 20,000 mm/s²) |
| Cutting according to the manufacturer | with the standard lens up to 15 mm plywood and 20 mm acrylic in a single pass; with an optional medium or long focal length lens up to 18 mm plywood |
| Air Assist | integrated (air pump 30 l/min at 30 kPa) |
| Camera | yes, two cameras (overview and tool head) with laser height measurement |
| Fume extraction | Cross-flow ventilation, smoke extraction fan and exhaust hose included, E1 Pro air purifier optional |
| Rotary attachment | optional (rotary attachment, requires riser base) |
| Software | Bambu Suite (Windows, macOS) |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi, USB |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | Wood, Plywood, Acrylic (also transparent), Leather, Fabric, Paper, EVA foam, Mussel shells, Slate, Glass (engraving only), Ceramic (engraving only), Anodised aluminium, Coated metal (engraving only) |
Source: Manufacturer or retailer specifications, As of 10/2026. Cutting figures are manufacturer values under ideal conditions.