{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"136522","rtpr_id":"nPn9Hm6b9a-20260905","ticker":"3388","exchange":"HKEX","all_tickers":["3388"],"title":"Creality Unveils K3, SPARKX i8 and Expanded Creative Ecosystem at IFA 2026","author":"PR Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-05T13:13:27.649Z","article_body":"Creality Unveils K3, SPARKX i8 and Expanded Creative Ecosystem at IFA 2026\n\nPR Newswire\n\nBERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026\n\nBERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Creality\n(https://www.creality.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\n, a global leader in 3D printing, unveiled its latest product portfolio at IFA\n2026, bringing together new developments across multi-channel and\nmulti-material 3D printing, filament recycling, resin printing, 3D scanning,\nlaser creation, and digitally manufactured consumer products.\n\nThe new lineup arrives with recognition from the IFA Innovation Awards 2026,\nwith the Creality M1 Filament Maker\n(https://crowdfunding.creality.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\nnamed a Winner and the new flagship K3\n(https://www.creality.com/products/k3?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nrecognised as an Honoree. The honours highlight Creality's continued\ninnovation across both next-generation 3D printing and more sustainable\nmaterial workflows.\n\nLeading Creality's 3D printing lineup are the new K3\n(https://www.creality.com/products/k3?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nand SPARKX i8\n(https://crowdfundingfdm.creality.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\n, representing two approaches to more efficient and versatile multicolour\nprinting. They are joined by the large-format Ender-3 V3 Mega, the new\nHALOT-X1 Max and HALOT-X1 Neo resin printers, the portable Pika 3D scanner\n(https://store.creality.com/products/creality-pika-3d-scanner?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\n, Creality's latest A1C and T1C laser systems, and Nexbie 3D-printed footwear\n(https://shoes.nexbie.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\n.\n\nK3: Award-Recognised Multi-Channel and Multi-Material Innovation\n\nRecognised as an IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, the K3\n(https://www.creality.com/products/k3?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nrepresents the latest evolution of Creality's flagship K Series. Powered by\nthe built-in KliTek™ multi-channel system, it enables nozzle swaps in just\n4.8 seconds, eliminating the repeated filament retraction, reloading, and\nheavy purging typical of single-nozzle multicolour printers. The system cuts\ntotal print time by up to 80%* and material waste by up to 85%*.\n\nWith optional add-on accessories, the K3\n(https://www.creality.com/products/k3?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nunlocks advanced multi-material capabilities and mixed-nozzle printing. It\nhandles soft, flexible filaments including TPU 85A–95A, combines materials\nof varying hardness in a single build, and supports hybrid nozzle\nconfigurations—pairing a 0.4 mm nozzle for high-precision outer walls with a\n0.8 mm nozzle for rapid infill, boosting print efficiency by up to 30%*.\nCombined with an AI-assisted workflow and an open ecosystem, the K3\n(https://www.creality.com/products/k3?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nexpands creative possibilities for makers, print farm operators, and\nindustrial professionals alike.\n\n*Data based on Creality's internal testing. Actual results may vary depending\non testing conditions.\n\nM1: Award-Winning Filament Recycling\n\nNamed a Winner at the IFA Innovation Awards 2026, the M1 Filament Maker\n(https://crowdfunding.creality.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\nextends 3D printing into a more circular material workflow. Working with the\nR1 Shredder, the system enables users to process plastic and failed prints\ninto new filament, while also supporting customised material formulations for\ngreater experimentation and reuse.\n\nSPARKX i8: Efficient Four-Colour Creation\n\nThe SPARKX i8\n(https://crowdfundingfdm.creality.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\nmakes four-colour printing faster, cleaner, and easier to use. Its\nfour-channel toolhead and 4-in-1 hotend keep four filaments ready at once,\nwhile a short shared melt zone minimises purging between colours, reducing\nmaterial waste and transition time.\n\nCombined with AI-assisted creation and intelligent printing features, the i8\nis designed to shorten the journey from an initial idea to a finished\nmulticolour object with fewer manual steps.\n\nExpanding the AI-Powered Creative Ecosystem\n\nCreality has also expanded its FDM lineup with the Ender-3 V3 Mega, combining\na 420 × 420 × 420 mm build volume with support for 85A–95A TPU. Designed\nfor large models and batch production, it brings greater scale and material\nflexibility to the Ender platform.\n\nThe resin lineup has grown with HALOT-X1 Max and HALOT-X1 Neo. The X1 Neo\noffers a compact, accessible entry point with high-resolution printing and\nAI-assisted creation, while the flagship X1 Max combines a 17.1 L build\nvolume, 16K display, 40°C active heating, quad-lead-screw architecture, and a\n5 L smart resin system for larger, continuous production.\n\nFor 3D scanning, the new Pika packs a seven-line blue laser and NIR scanning\ninto a portable 260 g body, delivering accuracy up to 0.03 mm and scanning\nspeeds of up to 110 fps. AI-powered processing and wireless connectivity\nfurther simplify the path from physical objects to editable digital models.\n\nCreality's latest laser solutions further extend the ecosystem into engraving,\ncutting, marking, and personalisation, giving creators more ways to turn\ndigital designs into physical objects.\n\nBeyond creative tools, Creality is showcasing the possibilities of digital\nmanufacturing through Nexbie and its latest 3D-printed footwear collection.\nModels including CloudWing, CloudSpark, and CloudX combine DLP printing,\nadvanced elastomers, and digitally engineered structures to explore new\napproaches to footwear design and production.\n\nAs IFA continues, Creality's booth H20.143 remains open to visitors looking to\nexplore its latest products and hands-on experiences. From the\naward-recognised K3 and M1 to new developments across multicolour printing,\nscanning, laser processing and digitally manufactured consumer products, the\nportfolio reflects Creality's broader ambition to make advanced digital\nfabrication more accessible across the creative workflow.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/creality-unveils-k3-sparkx-i8-and-expanded-creative-ecosystem-at-ifa-2026-302870657.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/creality-unveils-k3-sparkx-i8-and-expanded-creative-ecosystem-at-ifa-2026-302870657.html)\n\nSOURCE Creality\n\n\n\nSeth.Ma@creality.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1982527/20260905074032EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2932296\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1982528/20260905074032EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2932297\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1543508/CREALITY-3D-Logo.jpg?id=OA2932308\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. All Rights Reserved.","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nPn9Hm6b9a-20260905","title":"Creality Unveils K3, SPARKX i8 and Expanded Creative Ecosystem at IFA 2026","author":"PR Newswire","ticker":"3388","created":"2026-09-05T13:13:27.649Z","tickers":["3388"],"exchange":"HKEX","article_body":"Creality Unveils K3, SPARKX i8 and Expanded Creative Ecosystem at IFA 2026\n\nPR Newswire\n\nBERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026\n\nBERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Creality\n(https://www.creality.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\n, a global leader in 3D printing, unveiled its latest product portfolio at IFA\n2026, bringing together new developments across multi-channel and\nmulti-material 3D printing, filament recycling, resin printing, 3D scanning,\nlaser creation, and digitally manufactured consumer products.\n\nThe new lineup arrives with recognition from the IFA Innovation Awards 2026,\nwith the Creality M1 Filament Maker\n(https://crowdfunding.creality.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\nnamed a Winner and the new flagship K3\n(https://www.creality.com/products/k3?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nrecognised as an Honoree. The honours highlight Creality's continued\ninnovation across both next-generation 3D printing and more sustainable\nmaterial workflows.\n\nLeading Creality's 3D printing lineup are the new K3\n(https://www.creality.com/products/k3?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nand SPARKX i8\n(https://crowdfundingfdm.creality.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\n, representing two approaches to more efficient and versatile multicolour\nprinting. They are joined by the large-format Ender-3 V3 Mega, the new\nHALOT-X1 Max and HALOT-X1 Neo resin printers, the portable Pika 3D scanner\n(https://store.creality.com/products/creality-pika-3d-scanner?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\n, Creality's latest A1C and T1C laser systems, and Nexbie 3D-printed footwear\n(https://shoes.nexbie.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\n.\n\nK3: Award-Recognised Multi-Channel and Multi-Material Innovation\n\nRecognised as an IFA Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree, the K3\n(https://www.creality.com/products/k3?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nrepresents the latest evolution of Creality's flagship K Series. Powered by\nthe built-in KliTek™ multi-channel system, it enables nozzle swaps in just\n4.8 seconds, eliminating the repeated filament retraction, reloading, and\nheavy purging typical of single-nozzle multicolour printers. The system cuts\ntotal print time by up to 80%* and material waste by up to 85%*.\n\nWith optional add-on accessories, the K3\n(https://www.creality.com/products/k3?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nunlocks advanced multi-material capabilities and mixed-nozzle printing. It\nhandles soft, flexible filaments including TPU 85A–95A, combines materials\nof varying hardness in a single build, and supports hybrid nozzle\nconfigurations—pairing a 0.4 mm nozzle for high-precision outer walls with a\n0.8 mm nozzle for rapid infill, boosting print efficiency by up to 30%*.\nCombined with an AI-assisted workflow and an open ecosystem, the K3\n(https://www.creality.com/products/k3?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=K3)\nexpands creative possibilities for makers, print farm operators, and\nindustrial professionals alike.\n\n*Data based on Creality's internal testing. Actual results may vary depending\non testing conditions.\n\nM1: Award-Winning Filament Recycling\n\nNamed a Winner at the IFA Innovation Awards 2026, the M1 Filament Maker\n(https://crowdfunding.creality.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\nextends 3D printing into a more circular material workflow. Working with the\nR1 Shredder, the system enables users to process plastic and failed prints\ninto new filament, while also supporting customised material formulations for\ngreater experimentation and reuse.\n\nSPARKX i8: Efficient Four-Colour Creation\n\nThe SPARKX i8\n(https://crowdfundingfdm.creality.com/?utm_source=brand&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=IFA)\nmakes four-colour printing faster, cleaner, and easier to use. Its\nfour-channel toolhead and 4-in-1 hotend keep four filaments ready at once,\nwhile a short shared melt zone minimises purging between colours, reducing\nmaterial waste and transition time.\n\nCombined with AI-assisted creation and intelligent printing features, the i8\nis designed to shorten the journey from an initial idea to a finished\nmulticolour object with fewer manual steps.\n\nExpanding the AI-Powered Creative Ecosystem\n\nCreality has also expanded its FDM lineup with the Ender-3 V3 Mega, combining\na 420 × 420 × 420 mm build volume with support for 85A–95A TPU. Designed\nfor large models and batch production, it brings greater scale and material\nflexibility to the Ender platform.\n\nThe resin lineup has grown with HALOT-X1 Max and HALOT-X1 Neo. The X1 Neo\noffers a compact, accessible entry point with high-resolution printing and\nAI-assisted creation, while the flagship X1 Max combines a 17.1 L build\nvolume, 16K display, 40°C active heating, quad-lead-screw architecture, and a\n5 L smart resin system for larger, continuous production.\n\nFor 3D scanning, the new Pika packs a seven-line blue laser and NIR scanning\ninto a portable 260 g body, delivering accuracy up to 0.03 mm and scanning\nspeeds of up to 110 fps. AI-powered processing and wireless connectivity\nfurther simplify the path from physical objects to editable digital models.\n\nCreality's latest laser solutions further extend the ecosystem into engraving,\ncutting, marking, and personalisation, giving creators more ways to turn\ndigital designs into physical objects.\n\nBeyond creative tools, Creality is showcasing the possibilities of digital\nmanufacturing through Nexbie and its latest 3D-printed footwear collection.\nModels including CloudWing, CloudSpark, and CloudX combine DLP printing,\nadvanced elastomers, and digitally engineered structures to explore new\napproaches to footwear design and production.\n\nAs IFA continues, Creality's booth H20.143 remains open to visitors looking to\nexplore its latest products and hands-on experiences. From the\naward-recognised K3 and M1 to new developments across multicolour printing,\nscanning, laser processing and digitally manufactured consumer products, the\nportfolio reflects Creality's broader ambition to make advanced digital\nfabrication more accessible across the creative workflow.\n\nView original content to download\nmultimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/creality-unveils-k3-sparkx-i8-and-expanded-creative-ecosystem-at-ifa-2026-302870657.html\n(https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/creality-unveils-k3-sparkx-i8-and-expanded-creative-ecosystem-at-ifa-2026-302870657.html)\n\nSOURCE Creality\n\n\n\nSeth.Ma@creality.com\n\nPhoto: \nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1982527/20260905074032EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA2932296\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1982528/20260905074032EDT_image_2.jpg?id=OA2932297\nhttps://mmx.prnewswire.com/media/MS1543508/CREALITY-3D-Logo.jpg?id=OA2932308\n\nCopyright (c) 2026 PR Newswire Association,LLC. 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