Bambu Lab to present the Bambu Circle programme and showcase H3C and R1 at Formnext 2026
November 17-20, Hall 12.1, Booth G01 - we will present Bambu Circle every day and open the waiting list for prospective partners
From November 17 to 20, we will be meeting in Frankfurt am Main at Formnext 2026. This will be Bambu Lab's fourth appearance at Formnext, and we’re bringing more space and, for the first time, a media studio of our own. You will find us in Hall 12.1, Booth G01.
Our full machine portfolio will be on display, including two new products! H3C is our first third-generation 3D printer, featuring nine print tools and material changes in less than six seconds. R1 is a CO₂ laser cutter and engraver, the first device in Bambu Lab's history that is not a 3D printer.
For the first time, we’re bringing a recording studio to Formnext. Media and content creators (KOLs) can use it to record interviews right at the show, and it’s also a good place to meet some of the leading figures in 3D printing media.
However, the most important launch at our booth will be Bambu Circle, a programme for people who want to earn a side income with 3D printing.
At Formnext, we will present its full scope for the first time and open the waiting list for the first cohort of partners in Europe. Meetings and presentations will take place every day.
Drop by, hear what we have to say, and if you feel this could be something for you, sign up.
What you can see at our booth
We will remember Formnext 2025 for a long time. The H2C launch attracted a record number of visitors, and our booth was packed throughout all four days of the show. Sometimes, you had to wait few minutes just to talk to us. If you were among those standing in line, thank you for your patience.
But don't worry - this year we have considerably more space!
You will be able to see our entire machine portfolio, but the main attractions will undoubtedly be our latest products.
We built H3C from the ground up around a tool changer. Its Swaptek system features nine print tools, each with its own filament path and heating system. This means materials are kept loaded and ready to go, with tool changes taking less than six seconds. By connecting an older AMS through tool No. 1, a single print can combine up to 24 materials. The FlexFeed extruder can handle flexible TPU both in 1.75 mm and 2.85 mm diameter, including as soft as 75A, delivering flow rates up to three times higher than those of a conventional printer.
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R1 is a 55 W CO₂ laser. It cuts and engraves wood, acrylic and leather at speeds of up to 1,000 mm/s, cuts through 18 mm-thick black walnut plywood and 20 mm-thick acrylic, and automatically aligns its optical mirrors in approximately one minute. In its enclosed configuration, it is a Class 1 laser, meaning you don't need protective goggles or a dedicated room.
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Bambu Circle: 3D printing as a local business
Bambu Circle is an authorised network of local entrepreneurs who bring Bambu Lab closer to users in their communities. Put simply, it is our programme to enable and support entrepreneurs or enthusiasts that want to build their business around 3D-printing.
The idea is straightforward: whatever you need - a helping hand, a place to meet, or a service - there should be a certified partner nearby.
Every user has different needs and a different level of confidence when it comes to technical matters. Some may simply want someone to take a look at their printer in person. Others are looking for a place where they can meet people who share their passion. Bambu Circle complements our existing support with local expertise, ensuring that there is always an option close to home.
We are launching the programme with a pilot in the Netherlands. The reason is quite specific: in a recent survey, 58% of our Dutch users said they wanted to earn a side income with 3D printing. Bambu Circle is meant to give these aspiring entrepreneurs the tools to turn that ambition into a real business. Bambu Circle partners will be authorised and supported by Bambu Lab. We will coordinate the programme and train every member.
The Netherlands is just the first step. Early 2027 we will roll-pout in Germany and France. However, you can join the waiting list from any country in Europe.
In case you are interested in Bambu Circle, located in Europe, but not able to attend Formnext, we have good news: there is a waiting list where you can already leave your details and the Bambu Circle team will contact you later.
In case you are interested in Bambu Circle, located in Europe but not able to attend Formnext, good news: there is a waiting list where you can already leave your details and the Bambu Circle team will contact you later.
Bambu Lab will coordinate the programme, train its members and certify them. The scope includes local machine servicing, small-scale retail of printers and materials, 3D printing services, training and educational programmes. Everything will be built around the Bambu Lab ecosystem and MakerWorld, which our users already know so well.
We are also deliberately leaving the door open to new ideas. If you have your own vision of how to serve your local community, we want to hear about it.
We remember where we came from. In May 2022, a company virtually unknown to the world launched a Kickstarter campaign, and 5,575 people trusted it enough to pledge more than $7 million. Ever since, our community has been our partner. Bambu Circle takes this relationship one step further, giving makers an opportunity to earn money from it.
We have set ourselves an ambitious goal. We want every Bambu Lab user in Europe to have an authorised partner within a one-hour drive.
See you in Hall 12.1
Come to Hall 12.1, booth G01 and take a closer look at H3C and R1. Discover the Bambu Circle programme and talk to our specialists, who will be available throughout all four days of the show.
If you have been thinking about turning 3D printing into something more than just a hobby, this is a good opportunity to have a conversation. Perhaps Bambu Circle could become your new professional path. Or perhaps you will simply be happy to know that an authorised Bambu Lab partner may one day open just around the corner.
