Questions before you reserve?

Scrap 1 is Scrap Labs' compact laser powder bed fusion metal 3D printing platform. It is being developed as a serious LPBF system with a smaller footprint, lower power draw, and a simpler path into metal additive manufacturing.

Initial kit pricing starts at $9,600 for a limited time. Fully assembled and tested systems start at $17,990. Final pricing can vary by configuration, and the current published numbers should be treated as launch pricing rather than a guarantee of every future configuration.

The reservation tiers help Scrap Labs sequence early access while keeping a low-friction option open. The $100 Priority deposit reserves a priority spot and is refundable until your slot is confirmed. The $1,000 Top Priority deposit is non-refundable, moves you ahead of standard Priority reservations for early access, and helps fund long lead items and development. The $5,000 Founder tier is non-refundable and receives the highest reservation priority plus founder recognition, merch, sample parts, and more direct early build updates. Deposits are credited toward the final purchase, but a reservation is not a purchase contract and timing can still depend on production readiness, region, compliance, and fit for early programs.

The current public offering includes an initial kit path and a fully assembled, tested path. The kit is the lower-cost entry point, while the assembled system is positioned for buyers who want a machine that arrives built and verified. Configuration details can be confirmed during the reservation and sales process.

They are related only in a limited way. The alpha program is highly selective, while the beta program is less so. Scrap Labs is prioritizing people who put down a deposit early and appear to be a strong fit for the test program. Once someone is selected, choosing a kit versus a fully tested printer affects cost, not whether they are in alpha, beta, or a later production phase.

Pre-orders are open now. The current public target is for initial customer shipments to begin in early 2027, with United States deliveries first.

The platform targets stainless steels, tool steels, copper, nickel alloys, and cobalt chrome over time. The current roadmap starts with 316L and M300, then expands into additional alloys as validation data and process tuning mature.

The goal is not to lock customers into a proprietary powder model. Scrap Labs sources and vets powder and plans to offer it as a convenient option, not an exclusive requirement. As the market grows, broader third-party powder availability should improve.

Metal powder is important for achieving much cleaner parts directly out of the printer. Wire-based metal printers, often referred to as directed energy deposition or DED systems, are usually better suited for very large and relatively simple shapes where rougher surfaces and heavier post-machining are acceptable. LPBF with powder is a better fit for intricate parts, stronger design freedom, and higher-quality surfaces that typically only need machining on the most critical features.

The current spec sheet lists 100-240V AC single-phase power, 500W max power consumption, and Ar or N2 process gas at 5 SCFH, with an optional nitrogen generator path. The machine is intended for a serious workshop or lab environment rather than a casual plug-it-anywhere appliance.

Scrap 1 is designed around open-source Klipper firmware, browser-based machine control, and workflow compatibility with ScrapSlicer, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer. The broader software direction is meant to feel more like a connected production tool than a closed legacy machine.

We typically exhibit at Rocky Mountain RepRap Festival annually, along with occasional appearances at other regional shows. RMRRF is the clearest recurring public opportunity to see the machine and talk with the team directly. Check our news page or social channels for upcoming event announcements.

Initial deliveries are planned for the United States first. Additional regions will open in phases as logistics, support, and compliance are proven out.

Our current published build volume is 100 x 100 x 100 mm, or about 4 x 4 x 4 inches.

Our current published dimensions are 43W x 50D x 57H cm, or 16.9W x 19.7D x 22.4H inches. The published weight is 30 kg, or 66 lb.

No. Scrap 1 is a direct laser powder bed fusion system, not a binder-based workflow. Our position is straightforward: No Binders, No Sintering, No Tumbling.

Scrap 1 does not use a kiln-based workflow. The machine is a direct LPBF process rather than a sinter-after-print system. Pure metal powder feedstock in, dense metal parts ready for use out.

Our current public specs include a 200W, 915 nm laser, about a 135 micron spot size, a 20 to 100 micron layer range, max scan speed up to 1,500 mm/s, and a density target above 99%.

We are starting with 316L stainless steel and Maraging M300. The next queued materials include Inconel 718 and brass, with additional alloys such as cobalt chrome, Cu 18-150, Inconel 625, 17-4 PH, 15-5, and 400-series stainless listed further out on the roadmap.

We are not currently planning to support reactive alloys like aluminum, titanium, or magnesium due to safety concerns, but we may release an upgrade kit or separate model in the future that can handle reactive alloys.

Scrap 1 is being developed, sold, and supported directly by Scrap Labs. We are not making a broader public statement on licensing or source availability at this time.

Yes. Scrap 1 is a benchtop-sized LPBF system, and its published physical dimensions are consistent with a compact workshop footprint. It is more compact than some of the most popular desktop FDM printers on the market.

We typically use a couple of mm of sacrificial support structure placed under the part to cut through with a metal cutting saw blade. You can use a bandsaw, flush cutter, or a hacksaw. Supports are typically thin enough to cut through very easily. For small surface area supports you can sometimes snap them off by hand. The build plate is then sanded down with a belt or flap sander and can be resurfaced like this dozens of times before needing to be machined back to flatness. For high precision or heavy duty applications where sacrificial supports are undesirable or a precise cut is needed, WireEDM is typically used.