Scrap Labs has introduced the Scrap 1, a benchtop LPBF metal 3D printer, with an early-bird kit price of $9,600 and fully assembled units starting at $17,990.

Scrap Labs has introduced the Scrap 1, a benchtop LPBF metal 3D printer, with an early-bird kit price of $9,600 and fully assembled units starting at $17,990. Founded by former SpaceX engineer Matt Woods, the Boulder-based company will debut the system at the Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival on April 18-19, 2026, with shipments scheduled for early 2027. The machine features a 30-micron layer thickness, a 135-micron laser spot size, and utilizes an open-architecture software interface compatible with PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer.

The Scrap 1 enters a niche segment of the metal AM market that seeks to lower the barrier to entry for functional metal part production. By prioritizing an open, modular, and serviceable design, Scrap Labs targets researchers and small-scale manufacturers who are currently underserved by high-cost industrial systems from established OEMs. This approach mirrors the democratization seen in the polymer FDM market, attempting to translate those accessibility principles into the more complex domain of laser powder bed fusion.

For potential users, the value of this system hinges on the repeatability of its process control and the reliability of its open-source software integration. Buyers should evaluate the machine based on its documented material properties and the support ecosystem provided by the company rather than just the low entry price. Success for Scrap Labs will depend on their ability to deliver consistent metallurgical results at a price point that historically struggles with the technical overhead of metal powder handling and safety requirements.