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Weekend Poll
by Matthew Mensley Nov 1, 2026
Is your 3D printer an only child?

Bambu Lab's R1 laser cutter and Elegoo's M1 Ultra scanner are the latest signs that 3D printer brands want to pack out your workbench with more than just 3D printers. Lasers, scanners, UV printer and CNC machines increasingly come from, or are planned to come from, the same companies that make our printers.

How far have you followed them? Has your printer picked up some company along the ways, or is it still the only maker machine in the house?

About the Author:
Matthew Mensley is a senior editor at All3DP with nine years covering consumer 3D printing hardware. He writes news, reviews, and buying guides with the clarity of someone who's seen enough hype cycles to know which ones to take seriously.
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