Bambu Lab S1 3D Scanner: Everything We Know So Far

Bambu Lab S1 3D Scanner front window with camera lenses

Bambu Lab, the company behind the printers most of our customers use every day, is moving into 3D scanning. On 12 October 2026 it announced the Bambu Lab S1, its first 3D scanner, with a launch planned for November 2026.

Since then the rumours have been everywhere. Here is what Bambu Lab has actually confirmed, what is still unknown, and how to get the S1 in Lebanon.

Bambu Lab S1 3D Scanner

What Bambu Lab Has Confirmed

  • The name: Bambu Lab S1 3D Scanner, Bambu Lab's first 3D scanner.
  • The design: a handheld scanner with a pistol grip. The teaser shows a square front window with several camera lenses, two controls below it and a thumbwheel on the grip.
  • The promise: "Easy in Hand. Pro in Every Scan." Bambu Lab says the S1 pairs "the same ease of use you trust" with "pro-level scanning precision".
  • The date: November 2026. Bambu Lab has not given a day yet.
  • A first giveaway: three S1 scanners are prizes in Bambu Lab's MakerWorld "Make for Good" accessibility design contest, with the winners announced on 18 December 2026.

What the Certification Filing Shows

The S1 passed US FCC certification on 22 September 2026 as model DS001, filed by Shenzhen Tuozhu Technology, the company behind Bambu Lab. The filing lists 5 GHz Wi-Fi 6 and a 60 W power input (20 V, 3 A). It does not reveal the scanning technology, and the user manual and the photos stay confidential until March 2027.

Industry reports also link the S1 to SCANTECH, a Chinese maker of professional 3D scanners that signed an agreement with Shenzhen Tuozhu Technology in January 2026 to co-design consumer 3D scanners. Bambu Lab has not commented on the partnership.

What We Don't Know Yet

  • The price
  • The scanning technology (structured light, laser lines or infrared)
  • Accuracy, resolution and scanning speed
  • Whether it captures colour
  • The software, and how scans get to Bambu Studio
  • What comes in the box

You will find prices and full spec sheets for the S1 on other websites. None of them come from Bambu Lab, so we are not repeating them here. We will update this guide as soon as Bambu Lab publishes the real numbers.

Why a Bambu Lab Scanner Matters for Makers

A 3D scanner turns a real object into a 3D model you can edit and print. That is how you:

  • Replace a broken part when no spare exists: scan it, fix the model, print a new one.
  • Design something that fits an object you already own, like a mount, a holder or a case.
  • Copy a shape that is hard to measure by hand, like a handle, a curved panel or a sculpture.
  • Turn real objects into props, cosplay pieces and figures.

Until now, most scanners asked for patience and practice. In a statement to the press, Bambu Lab named unreliable wireless connections and a steep learning curve as the problems it wants the S1 to solve. If the S1 brings the plug-and-play feel of Bambu Lab printers to scanning, going from an object on your desk to a print on your plate could become an everyday workflow.

The S1 and the H3C Are Two Different Products

Bambu Lab is also revealing the H3C on 3 November 2026. The H3C is a tool changer 3D printer with nine tools, not a scanner. Read what we know about the H3C.

Want to Scan Today?

You don't have to wait for November to start scanning. We carry 3DMakerpro Moose and Creality 3D scanners, plus our own scanning markers, and we can help you choose the right one on WhatsApp or in our showroom.

Getting the S1 in Lebanon

Cube 3D is Lebanon's Exclusive Authorized Reseller of Bambu Lab. Pre-orders for the S1 are not open yet. Message us on WhatsApp and we will let you know as soon as the price and the arrival date for Lebanon are confirmed, or visit our showroom in Mansourieh.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Bambu Lab S1 come out?

Bambu Lab says November 2026. The exact day has not been announced yet.

How much will the S1 cost?

Bambu Lab has not announced a price. Any price you see online today is a guess.

Can I pre-order the S1 in Lebanon?

Not yet. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you as soon as pre-orders open.

Will the S1 work with my Bambu Lab printer?

Bambu Lab has not said yet how the S1 connects to Bambu Studio or to its printers. We will update this answer at launch.

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