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Bambu Lab has officially teased its S1 3D scanner, with a planned release date of November 2026. While no specific product details have been released yet, FCC filings and Bambu Lab’s partnership with SCANOLOGY suggest potential shared technology. The company aims to enter a niche market that includes game asset creation, archaeology, and reverse engineering automotive parts. Currently, this sector is served by brands like Creality, Revopoint, MIRACO, and SHINING3D.

Speculations found in Bambu Lab’s forums point to FCC drawings showing a 60W-rated input. This rating leads some to speculate a shared platform with SCANOLOGY’s 3DeVOK MT Gen2, a wired composite scanner released in 2026 that uses both blue and IR lasers. The 60W input does not confirm shared technology but hints at capabilities involving the number of lasers or a screen, which can dictate power requirements.

The FCC drawings also show a flat spot and handle top, suggesting a possible screen similar to the 3DeVOK MT Gen2. However, the 60W rating without battery hints may mean the scanner requires a PC to operate, which is often a pain point for users needing powerful laptops or long cables. The 3DeVOK MT Gen2 is priced at $8,299, making it unlikely that Bambu Lab will share its platform if it wishes to maintain consumer-friendly pricing.