Scrap Labs Unveils SCRAP 1 — Ultra-Low-Cost Metal 3D Printer

A New Era for Desktop Metal Printing?

Scrap Labs has unveiled their SCRAP 1 metal 3D printer, positioning it as one of the most affordable entries into the desktop metal LPBF (Laser Powder Bed Fusion) space. The company, based in Boulder, Colorado, has been working toward a mission of building the lowest cost metal 3D printer in existence.

The company achieved their first successful multi-layer print in December 2025, ahead of their end-of-year deadline. They soft-launched the project at the Rocky Mountain Rep Rap Festival (RMRRF) and were interviewed by Joel Telling (The 3D Printing Nerd).

What We Know

Details on the exact specifications, pricing, and availability are still emerging. However, Scrap Labs is clearly positioning the SCRAP 1 as a radical alternative to traditional industrial metal 3D printers that typically cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Their mission is ambitious: to make metal 3D printing accessible to more labs, makers, and small businesses. They're actively seeking pilot partners and collaborators to shape the platform.

Market Context

The desktop metal 3D printing space has been heating up. Recently, the Metal 1.0 launched on Kickstarter aiming to bring true LPBF metal printing to the desktop for under €10,000. If successful, these affordable metal printers could democratize industrial manufacturing capabilities.

We'll be following closely as more details emerge on SCRAP 1 specifications and launch timeline.