Bambu Lab has announced the discontinuation of its X1 series of 3D printers, although it promises to maintain support and spare parts for several years. Distributors can still sell available stock. These models marked a before and after in home 3D printing due to their automation and ease of use, but now it's time to look toward the future.
Dual nozzle and AI: the technical keys of the new X2D 🚀
The new X2D model arrives with substantial improvements over its predecessor. It incorporates a dual nozzle system that allows printing with two materials or colors simultaneously, reducing post-processing times. Additionally, it integrates AI-assisted functions to autonomously calibrate the bed and detect printing errors in real time. Connectivity has been optimized with dual-band Wi-Fi and a high-resolution camera for remote monitoring. These features aim to further simplify the user experience, eliminating manual steps that previously required constant intervention.
The X1 drama: from king of the living room to vintage furniture 😅
If you own an X1, don't worry: it will continue to work, but its resale value will drop like a poorly baked soufflé. Forums are already full of users wondering if their beloved machine will become a luxury paperweight or a nice retro decoration. That said, at least you'll have spare parts for a while, enough for your X1 to age with dignity while you watch the X2D print dual-color mugs. Technological evolution is cruel like that: today you are the future, tomorrow a memory with spare parts.