IFA 2026: Desktop CNC takes the DIY market by storm; Creality debuts a toolchanger

InfiMaker targets a fundamentally different user base, reflected in its significantly higher crowdfunding entry price of roughly $5,200. Features like titanium alloy machining capabilities are tailored primarily to professional workflows. Technologically, the InfiMaker K1 takes an unconventional approach by offering native 5-axis movement without requiring a rotary module. The machine features a 1,500-watt spindle and a claimed accuracy of 0.01 mm, backed up by impressive sample parts at the booth. An automatic toolchanger enables fully automated multi-step operations and calibration routines without user intervention.

xTool is also present at IFA 2026 with a portfolio spanning both consumer DIY tools and commercial equipment. The entry-level xTool M2 diode laser engraver starts at an affordable $599, with higher-tier bundles expanding its cutting capabilities. For heavy-duty applications, xTool demonstrates high-power laser cutters like the P2S, as well as the MetalFab series for laser welding and CNC cutting—systems clearly aimed at professional shops.

In classic fashion, Creality revealed a brand-new 3D printer at IFA 2026 and immediately put it to work on the show floor. The Creality K3 features an active toolchanger system, a concept similar to the Flashforge Creator 5 Pro. The primary advantage of a toolchanger is rapid multi-color or multi-material printing—even within a single layer—since swapping dedicated print heads eliminates the need to purge filament through a shared hotend (though prime towers may still be required). Equipping up to four independent toolheads, the K3 can interface with four multi-filament modules to support up to 16 colors in a single job. Beyond seamless TPU compatibility, Creality particularly emphasizes the machine's ability to reproduce full-spectrum CMYK prints using just four base filaments.