An unexpected series of delays - Asian companies postpone new 3D printer launches
The Atomic Layers: S3E12 (00068)
Atomic Layer of the Day:
Maybe it's just a coincidence, or maybe there's something more to it...?
Three days ago, Bambu Lab officially announced that the anticipated release of their new 3D printer won't happen this year. Despite previous summer promises from one of the company's founders, the next generation of Bambu Lab 3D printers will debut no earlier than the first quarter of 2025.
A week ago, it was revealed that Taiwan's Phrozen will also delay the market debut of Arco – their first FFF 3D printer. Originally set to go on sale in July this year, then November, it’s now pushed to mid-January to early February 2025.
And then I remembered that in mid-September, Creality delayed shipments of their new K2 3D printer, citing “global supply chain issues”...
Usually, it’s Western companies missing delivery deadlines for 3D printers (partly because products or parts didn't arrive on time from China). But this time, the situation is a bit unusual since the delays are affecting three very solid companies and, ultimately, three quite similar devices.
Interesting. It's worth keeping an eye on this.
Atomic Layer from the Past:
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