For cooling, the machine combines liquid and air systems, while a HEPA filter handles filtration. Supported materials include stainless steel, tool steel, copper, nickel alloys, and cobalt chrome, covering a wide range of prototyping and production needs. Connectivity includes Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB, and a web dashboard, while the firmware is based on Klipper. The machine also supports ScrapSlicer, PrusaSlicer , and OrcaSlicer workflows.
The machine could open new opportunities for university labs, vocational schools, automotive repair shops, motorsport garages, jewelry makers, product design studios, maintenance departments, small contract manufacturers, and serious enthusiasts. Instead of outsourcing every metal prototype or waiting weeks for machined parts, users could potentially produce components in-house on demand.
As of now, Scrap 1 is not yet shipping. Pre-orders are open, with kits starting at $9,600 (£7,133) under limited-time founder pricing, rising to $14,200 (£10,522) after April 30, 2026. Fully assembled and tested systems start at $17,990 (£13,330). Shipments are expected to begin in early 2027. Prospective buyers can either place a fully refundable deposit for priority access or join a free waitlist for updates and early production slots.
The company completed its proof-of-concept phase in December 2025 and is currently in Phase 02, onboarding alpha testers and integrating early partners. Phase 03, planned for December 2026, will scale beta testing with broader field feedback. Full production launch is targeted for June 2027, with initial shipments to US customers. Hopefully we will be able to test one and see for ourselves if it makes the grade as one of the best 3D printers .
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Hooda Thunkett $9,600 is a chunk of change. There's a big part of me that expects them to barely get this into production, deliver a couple dozen of them, and immediately go under. Then a couple of years later we'll have three companies offering them on retail, two mass producing them and the third producing them in smaller volumes but including packets of local favorite candies from an eastern European country, because…reasons. Then everyone who wants to build small liquid fueled rockets in their garage (and who doesn't?) will have one. /PartlySerious Reply
8086 I can't wait to start printing gun parts! Reply
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