Bambu Lab announced A2L as a larger open-frame filament printer and documented its build volume, temperature limits and intended material scope.
Why it matters: It expands the consumer-oriented end of the large-format category, where enclosure and material limits remain important purchase constraints.
Bambu Lab ends P1P production and separates update and parts-support deadlines
The official notice dated 2026-02-10 records the end of P1P manufacturing and active sales on 2026-02-10. It lists bug fixes and feature updates through 2027-11-14, security patches through 2029-11-14, and technical support until 2031-02-10. Spare-part supply is planned through 2031-02, with a warning that specific accessories may sell out earlier. The same notice says P1S remains in production; this is not a new check of local stock.
Why it matters: For overseas owners and used-printer buyers, assess software maintenance and replacement parts separately: the five-year service period does not extend either software-update deadline. Identify the exact printer and confirm the required part through official support before buying. The announcement says most P1P and P1S spares interchange, which does not establish compatibility for every named hotend, kit or assembly. End of production is also distinct from immediate loss of existing functions; future feature availability beyond the stated policy is not guaranteed here.