On October 8, 2026, 3Dnatives' #Startup3D column reported on Scrap Labs, a startup based in Boulder, Colorado, USA, which is developing a desktop laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printer, the Scrap 1, aiming to reduce metal printing costs by another order of magnitude. The Scrap 1 uses a 200W fiber-coupled solid-state laser and a high-speed precision gantry structure, with a build volume of 100 mm. Its first material system is 316L stainless steel, and mass production is planned to begin in the United States in June 2027. Most of the machine's mechanical parts are manufactured by FDM printing, and motion control uses Klipper open-source firmware, significantly reducing cost and size. Founder Matt Woods previously worked on metal additive manufacturing for SpaceX's Raptor engine and founded Xact Metal—in 2017, his team launched the XM200 LPBF system for about $100,000, when most metal printers were priced near the million-dollar mark. After leaving Xact Metal, he continued to pursue the vision of desktop metal printing. Value for powder buyers: ① If desktop LPBF goes into mass production, it will open up the entry-level market for small-batch metal printing, creating new demand for decentralized, small-batch, multi-lot 316L and other stainless steel powders; ② The widespread adoption of low-cost equipment will increase requirements for small-package powders and safe, compliant logistics; ③ Attention should be paid to the 2027 mass production milestone and opportunities for additional alloy grades arising from subsequent material system expansions (aluminum alloys, copper alloys, etc.).