A Bambu Lab community forum user reported finding recent FCC filings showing a device labeled Bambu Lab S1, with a device tag clearly marked 3D Scanner and rated at 60W. The leaked schematics depict a handheld form factor, suggesting the device is designed for portable scanning rather than desktop operation.
The filing surfaced on the Bambu Lab forum on September 22, 2026. While FCC filings alone do not confirm a release date, one community member noted that Bambu Lab’s FCC submissions typically appear only 3–4 days before an official launch, adding weight to speculation that an announcement could be imminent.
Note: This image was generated by AIThe Partnership Behind the Product
The S1 is unlikely to be a purely in-house development. In January 2026, Bambu Lab signed a framework cooperation agreement with Hangzhou-based SCANTECH, a STAR Market-listed industrial 3D scanner manufacturer. Under the agreement, the two companies jointly design and develop consumer-grade 3D scanners, with SCANTECH handling manufacturing and Bambu Lab managing sales.
SCANTECH’s industrial credentials are significant. The company has supplied 3D scanning systems to Siemens, Boeing, and COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), and its industrial-grade precision reaches 0.02mm—roughly one-third the thickness of a human hair. SCANTECH listed on Shanghai’s STAR Market in January 2025, and its stock hit the daily limit following the Bambu Lab partnership announcement.
Note: This image was generated by AIWhy the S1 Matters for Bambu Lab’s Ecosystem
Bambu Lab’s product strategy has increasingly centered on an integrated workflow. The company’s H2 Series already combines 3D printing, laser engraving, and cutting functions in a single platform. What was missing was an independent scanning device to complete the loop from physical object to digital model to finished part.
The S1 would fill that gap. Combined with Bambu Studio—the company’s slicing and print preparation software—a dedicated Bambu scanner could enable a genuinely seamless scan-to-print pipeline, potentially reducing the friction of importing, cleaning, and repairing scanned meshes before printing. The community has long requested integrated scanning functionality, and Bambu Lab’s choice to partner with an industrial specialist rather than develop the technology in-house suggests the company prioritizes accuracy and reliability over speed to market.
A Market Ripe for Disruption
The consumer 3D scanner market is currently dominated by Creality, which held 37.6% of global market share as of 2026, according to industry data. The top three scanner manufacturers together account for nearly 80% of the market.
Bambu Lab’s entry could reshape that landscape. The company was founded in 2020 by a team of former DJI engineers, including CEO Dr. Ye Tao, who previously led DJI’s consumer drone division. Bambu Lab’s first product, the X1 3D printer, launched on Kickstarter in 2022 and raised nearly RMB 55 million in its first month, introducing features like 7μm LiDAR resolution and 16-color printing to the desktop market.
By 2024, Bambu Lab had achieved the world’s highest single-year FDM printer shipments, and the company’s revenue exceeded RMB 10 billion in 2025. A scanner that integrates cleanly with that installed base—and with Bambu Studio—could leverage the company’s existing software ecosystem and user community in ways that standalone scanner makers cannot easily replicate.
Note: This image was generated by AIWhat We Know and What Remains Unclear
The FCC filing confirms a handheld device labeled as a 3D scanner with 60W power draw. It does not reveal scanning accuracy, field of view, connectivity, or pricing. Given SCANTECH’s involvement, expectations for accuracy are high, but consumer-grade pricing will be essential for the S1 to compete with established players like Revopoint and Creality in the sub-$1,000 segment.
Bambu Lab has not issued an official announcement. The timing of the filing, however, aligns with the company’s pattern of regulatory submissions shortly before product launches. For a company that has consistently pushed the boundaries of what desktop manufacturing can be, the S1 scanner is not just a new product category—it is the missing link in a workflow that Bambu Lab has been building toward since its first printer shipped.
