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This year, CES was all about AI-powered gadgets and home assistant robots, which meant 3D printing and laser technologies fit right in. Creality, Snapmaker, AtomForm, and Protopasta each showed off the latest trends in the world of consumer 3D printing.
Creality
Creality emerged as the show’s clear winner, earning Tom’s Hardware’s Best 3D Printer of CES 2026 award for its new Creality SPARKX i7. The SPARKX i7 is an easy-to-use multicolor printer with AI-assisted features aimed at reducing friction for new users. While reviewing the SPARKX i7, we were impressed with its super-simple CFS Lite and quick-swap hotend. The programmable RGB lights along the bottom aren’t just for bling; they’re also a cheerful status indicator. When paired with the Creality Cloud app, users can pre-select files from the Creality library and send them directly to the printer, making the SPARKX truly plug and play.
Creality’s booth also showcased an updated Ender-3 V4, the Falcon T1 Laser Engraver with five swappable laser modules, and the Sermoon 3D scanner, all reinforcing the company’s push toward a consumer home fabrication ecosystem.
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AtomForm
Newcomer AtomForm debuted the Palette 300 3D printer at parent company MOVA Group’s booth. MOVA is known for making robot vacuum cleaners, and they themselves are a sub-brand of Dreame, maker of premium household appliances, which is part of the Xiaomi Ecosystem, who are known for their smartphones and consumer electronics. TL’DR is AtomForm is not just a couple of dudes in a garage making cool stuff; they have some serious backers in the world of Chinese consumer electronics.