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Upcoming 3D printers: announced models and their specs

Every printer in the database that its maker has announced but not yet shipped, newest announcement first. A printer leaves this table when its first units ship.

By Desktop 3D Printers Editorial TeamPublished Updated Verified

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Upcoming 3D printers: announced models and their specs
PrinterAnnouncedMotion systemBuild volumeEnclosureNozzlesMulti-materialLaunch price
Creality K3Sep 2026 (IFA 2026)CoreXY260 × 260 × 260 mmOpen frame4KliTek nozzle changer, built in: up to 4 nozzles with 4 filament slots, 4.8 s nozzle change$849
Creality SPARKX i8Sep 2026 (IFA 2026)Bedslinger (i3-style)260 × 260 × 255 mmOpen frame1QuarTeks four-channel single toolhead (built in, 4 colors)$399
Prusa CORE One L+ INDXAug 2026CoreXY298 × 275 × 330 mmEnclosed (passive)4Bondtech INDX tool changer, built in: 4 or 8 tools, about 12 s per change$2,739
Prusa CORE One+ (Gen 2) INDXAug 2026CoreXY248 × 205 × 270 mmEnclosed (passive)4Bondtech INDX tool changer, built in: 4 or 8 tools, about 12 s per change$1,999
Sovol M1DJul 2026IDEX300 × 300 × 350 mmOpen frame7DualX tool changer, built in: 1 fixed plus 6 swappable toolheads, up to 7 colors or materials$1,799

These are the 3D printers their makers have announced but not yet shipped, with the specs each maker has published. Figures sometimes change before shipping, so every row links to a spec sheet with its sources and last-verified date.

Which 3D printers have been announced but not yet released?

Five announced printers were awaiting first shipments at the last check. They are the Creality K3, Creality SPARKX i8, Prusa CORE One+ (Gen 2) INDX, Prusa CORE One L+ INDX and Sovol M1D. Four of the five have more than one toolhead or nozzle.

What upcoming CoreXY printers have been announced?

Three announced printers are CoreXY machines: the Creality K3 and the two Prusa INDX printers. In a CoreXY printer the toolhead moves in X and Y and the bed only moves down. The K3, shown at IFA 2026 in Berlin, changes between up to four nozzles.

The Prusa CORE One+ (Gen 2) INDX and CORE One L+ INDX are enclosed printers with the Bondtech INDX tool changer and 4 or 8 tools.

The other two use different layouts. The Creality SPARKX i8 is a bedslinger, where the bed moves front to back. The Sovol M1D is an independent dual extruder (IDEX) printer that pairs a fixed toolhead with six swappable ones. The motion systems guide explains how the layouts differ.

When will the announced printers ship?

Prusa’s US store estimates that new orders ship after 21 December 2026 for the Prusa CORE One+ (Gen 2) INDX and after 18 January 2027 for the Prusa CORE One L+ INDX; late INDX components delayed the first wave of orders. Creality’s US store estimates the Creality K3 ships on 2 November.

The SPARKX i8 is sold through a crowdfunding campaign, and 3DPrint.com reports backer delivery in November 2026.

Why do some announced printers have no launch price?

A dash in the launch price column means the maker had not published a US dollar price when the record was last checked. At the last check, every printer in this table had one: Creality opened US pre-orders for the K3 at $849, and Prusa’s US store lists the INDX printers at $1,999 and $2,739 with four tools.

What counts as an announced printer?

A printer counts as announced once its maker shows it on a product page, in a press release or at a trade show. Rumors, leaks and regulatory filings are left out, even when they name a model or a price.

When the first customer units ship, the printer’s status changes to shipping, its release month is added and it leaves this table. It stays in the comparison chart, which lists every printer in the database.

Sources

Last verified

  1. Creality, K3 product page and specifications (accessed Sep 30, 2026)
  2. Creality, KliTek nozzle-changing 3D printer campaign page (coming Q3 2026) (accessed Sep 30, 2026)
  3. Creality via PR Newswire, Creality unveils K3, SPARKX i8 and expanded creative ecosystem at IFA 2026 (2026-09-05) (accessed Sep 30, 2026)
  4. Prusa Research, Prusa CORE One+ (Gen 2) INDX product page (shipping starts on 15 October) (accessed Sep 30, 2026)
  5. Prusa Research, Prusa CORE One L+ INDX product page (shipping starts on 5 November) (accessed Sep 30, 2026)
  6. Sovol, M1D product page and specifications (accessed Sep 30, 2026)
  7. Creality Store, SPARKX i8 page and specifications (accessed Sep 30, 2026)
  8. Creality via PR Newswire, Creality K3 opens for pre-order at $849 (Houston, 2026-10-13): pre-orders open in the United States starting at $849; expected in Europe in December 2026 (accessed Oct 30, 2026)
  9. Creality US Store, (Pre-order) K3 product page (2026-10-30): $849, estimated shipping date November 2nd (accessed Oct 30, 2026)
  10. Prusa Research US store, Prusa CORE One+ (Gen 2) INDX 4-Tool (2026-10-30): $1,999 assembled, the base configuration; new orders estimated to ship after 21.12.2026 (accessed Oct 30, 2026)
  11. Prusa Research US store, Prusa CORE One L+ INDX 4-Tool (2026-10-30): $2,739 assembled, the base configuration; new orders estimated to ship after 18.1.2027 (accessed Oct 30, 2026)
  12. Prusa Knowledge Base, Shipping information (updated 2026-10-27): key INDX components arrived late, delaying the first wave of orders and the summer release (accessed Oct 30, 2026)