{
 "run_date": "2026-09-06",
 "budget_usd": 1300,
 "stretch_usd": 1600,
 "tax_rate": 0.0625,
 "budget_pretax_usd": 1223.53,
 "stretch_pretax_usd": 1505.88,
 "counts": {
  "A": 10,
  "B": 21,
  "C": 5,
  "discovered": 42
 },
 "brands_discovered_not_in_manifest": 42,
 "tier_a_manifest": [
  "Bambu Lab",
  "Prusa Research",
  "Creality",
  "Anycubic",
  "Elegoo",
  "QIDI",
  "Flashforge",
  "Snapmaker",
  "Sovol",
  "UltiMaker (incl. MakerBot)"
 ],
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   "brand": "Bambu Lab",
   "tier": "A",
   "status": "fully captured",
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    {
     "model": "A1 mini",
     "price_usd": 219,
     "note": "bare; A1 mini Combo (AMS lite) price not captured"
    },
    {
     "model": "A1",
     "price_usd": 299,
     "note": "bare; A1 Combo (AMS lite) $430 = product-page default variant, verify"
    },
    {
     "model": "A2L",
     "price_usd": 469,
     "note": "bare; A2L Combo (AMS lite) $569 = page default, verify; new 2026 model"
    },
    {
     "model": "P1S",
     "price_usd": 399,
     "note": "bare; P1S AMS 2 Pro Combo $579"
    },
    {
     "model": "P2S",
     "price_usd": 549,
     "note": "bare; P2S Combo (AMS 2 Pro) $780, 'total value $829'"
    },
    {
     "model": "X2D",
     "price_usd": 649,
     "note": "bare; X2D AMS Combo (AMS 2 Pro) $899; 'Print More Bundle' with 2x AMS 2 Pro exists, price not captured"
    },
    {
     "model": "H2S",
     "price_usd": 1199,
     "note": "bare; H2S AMS Combo $1,399 = page default, verify"
    },
    {
     "model": "H2D",
     "price_usd": 1549,
     "note": "bare (typical $1,749); H2D AMS Combo $1,749 = page default"
    },
    {
     "model": "H2C",
     "price_usd": 2199,
     "note": "bare (typical $2,399); H2C AMS Combo $2,499 = page default"
    },
    {
     "model": "P1S (refurbished)",
     "price_usd": 339,
     "note": "official refurbished, same warranty as new per store banner"
    },
    {
     "model": "A1 (refurbished)",
     "price_usd": 254,
     "note": "official refurbished"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "AMS 2 Pro",
     "price_usd": 299,
     "note": "H2D page add-on shows $269 - see conflicts C001"
    },
    {
     "unit": "AMS",
     "price_usd": 249,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "unit": "AMS lite",
     "price_usd": 199,
     "note": "A1/A1 mini/A2L"
    },
    {
     "unit": "AMS HT",
     "price_usd": 139,
     "note": "single-slot high-temp"
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-bambu-a1mini-amslite",
    "cfg-bambu-a1-amslite",
    "cfg-bambu-a2l-amslite",
    "cfg-bambu-p1s-ams2pro",
    "cfg-bambu-p2s-ams2pro",
    "cfg-bambu-x2d-ams2pro",
    "cfg-bambu-h2s-ams2pro",
    "cfg-bambu-p1s-refurb-ams2pro",
    "cfg-bambu-a1-refurb-amslite"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "H2D": "over STRETCH (bare $1,549 > $1,505.88 pre-tax)",
    "H2C": "over STRETCH",
    "X1C": "NOT LISTED on the US store 2026-09-06 - verify discontinued/clearance via retailers in Phase 1",
    "X1E": "not listed (enterprise)"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/collections/3d-printer",
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/collections/all-ams",
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/p2s",
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/x2d",
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/p1s",
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1",
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a1-mini",
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/a2l",
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/h2s",
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/h2d",
    "https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/h2c",
    "https://www.microcenter.com/category/4294828445/all-3d-printers",
    "https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-3D-Printers/zgbs/industrial/6066127011"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "A1 / A1 mini need the AMS HUB (SA013) to use AMS / AMS 2 Pro / AMS HT; they ship with AMS lite in Combos. Combo prices marked 'page default' are the price shown when the product page loads with its default variant selected; Phase 1 must confirm the variant name against the price."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Prusa Research",
   "tier": "A",
   "status": "fully captured",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "MINI+ (semi-assembled)",
     "price_usd": 508.33,
     "note": "no MMU3 support -> no_multimaterial_path"
    },
    {
     "model": "MK4S",
     "price_usd": 740,
     "note": "assembled; MMU3 for MK4S/MK3.9S $329"
    },
    {
     "model": "MK4S kit",
     "price_usd": 591.66,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "CORE One+ (Gen 2)",
     "price_usd": 1202.78,
     "note": "assembled; MMU3 Enclosed for CORE One $369"
    },
    {
     "model": "CORE One+ (Gen 2) kit",
     "price_usd": 925,
     "note": "lead time 2-3 weeks"
    },
    {
     "model": "CORE One+ (Gen 2) Ultimate Edition assembled",
     "price_usd": 1573.14,
     "note": "contents to verify in Phase 1"
    },
    {
     "model": "CORE One+ (Gen 2) Ultimate Edition kit",
     "price_usd": 1295.37,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "CORE One L+",
     "price_usd": 1850.93,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "CORE One+ (Gen 2) INDX 8-Tool",
     "price_usd": 2082.41,
     "note": "PRE-ORDER -> excluded outright"
    },
    {
     "model": "CORE One+ INDX 8-Tool kit",
     "price_usd": 1804.63,
     "note": "PRE-ORDER -> excluded outright"
    },
    {
     "model": "CORE One L+ INDX 8-Tool",
     "price_usd": 2767.6,
     "note": "PRE-ORDER -> excluded outright"
    },
    {
     "model": "Original Prusa XL+",
     "price_usd": 2128.7,
     "note": "single toolhead listed; multi-toolhead variants exist"
    },
    {
     "model": "SL1S SPEED",
     "price_usd": 1999,
     "note": "resin"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "MMU3 for MK4S/MK3.9S",
     "price_usd": 329,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "unit": "MMU3 Enclosed for CORE One",
     "price_usd": 369,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-prusa-mk4s-mmu3",
    "cfg-prusa-mk4s-kit-mmu3",
    "cfg-prusa-coreone-kit-mmu3",
    "cfg-prusa-coreone-mmu3 (over-stretch row: $1,571.78 pre-tax)",
    "cfg-prusa-coreone-ultimate-kit-mmu3 (if MMU3 not included)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "CORE One L+": "over STRETCH",
    "INDX variants": "PRE-ORDER (and over STRETCH) - excluded outright",
    "XL+": "over STRETCH",
    "SL1S": "resin",
    "MINI+": "no multi-material path (unranked, captured)"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.prusa3d.com/category/3d-printers/",
    "https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mmu3/",
    "https://www.prusa3d.com/product/original-prusa-mmu3-for-mk4s-mk3-9s-full-kit-2/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "US prices carry odd cents ($1,202.78), which suggests conversion from EUR/CZK. Phase 1 must establish whether US orders ship from Prusa's US stock, whether duties are charged, and the shipping cost."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Creality",
   "tier": "A",
   "status": "fully captured",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "K2",
     "price_usd": 369,
     "note": "list $549"
    },
    {
     "model": "K2 Combo (CFS)",
     "price_usd": 499,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "K2 Plus Combo (CFS)",
     "price_usd": 1199,
     "note": "list $1,499; fits BUDGET pre-tax"
    },
    {
     "model": "K2 Pro Combo (CFS)",
     "price_usd": 799,
     "note": "list $1,099"
    },
    {
     "model": "K2 SE",
     "price_usd": 499,
     "note": "CFS sold separately"
    },
    {
     "model": "K2 SE 4C",
     "price_usd": 399,
     "note": "4-color, list $500"
    },
    {
     "model": "Hi",
     "price_usd": 299,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Hi Combo (CFS)",
     "price_usd": 399,
     "note": "list $599"
    },
    {
     "model": "SPARKX i7",
     "price_usd": 259,
     "note": "list $279; multi-color path to verify"
    },
    {
     "model": "SPARKX i7 NANO",
     "price_usd": 299,
     "note": "list $359; verify whether a CFS Nano is included"
    },
    {
     "model": "SPARKX i7 Autofill",
     "price_usd": 229,
     "note": "list $309"
    },
    {
     "model": "K1 Max (2025)",
     "price_usd": 549,
     "note": "list $899"
    },
    {
     "model": "K1C",
     "price_usd": 369,
     "note": "list $559"
    },
    {
     "model": "K1",
     "price_usd": 299,
     "note": "list $599"
    },
    {
     "model": "Ender-5 Max",
     "price_usd": 749,
     "note": "list $849"
    },
    {
     "model": "Ender-3 V3 SE",
     "price_usd": 199,
     "note": "list $219; no MM path"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "CFS (Creality Filament System)",
     "price_usd": 319,
     "note": "a $139 price also appears on the CFS page - variant to verify"
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-creality-k2-combo",
    "cfg-creality-k2plus-combo",
    "cfg-creality-k2pro-combo",
    "cfg-creality-k2se-cfs",
    "cfg-creality-k2se-4c",
    "cfg-creality-hi-combo",
    "cfg-creality-k1c-cfs",
    "cfg-creality-k1max-cfs",
    "cfg-creality-k1-cfs",
    "cfg-creality-ender5max-cfs (if compatible)",
    "cfg-creality-sparkx-i7-nano (if multi-color)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Ender-3 V3 SE": "no multi-material path (unranked)",
    "Ender-3 V3 / V3 KE / V3 Plus, CR-10 SE, K1 SE": "not listed on the US store's 3D-printer collection 2026-09-06 - clearance/discontinued; check Amazon in Phase 1"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://store.creality.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://store.creality.com/products/cfs-creality-filament-system",
    "https://store.creality.com/products/k2-combo-3d-printer",
    "https://store.creality.com/products/creality-hi-combo-3d-printer",
    "https://store.creality.com/products/k2-se-4c-3d-printer",
    "https://store.creality.com/products/k2-pro-combo-3d-printer",
    "https://store.creality.com/products/creality-k2-plus-combo-3d-printer",
    "https://store.creality.com/products/sparkx-i7-3d-printer",
    "https://store.creality.com/products/sparkx-i7-nano-3d-printer"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "store.creality.com is a Next.js store, not Shopify: the products.json endpoint returns HTML, so prices came from the collection page and seven product pages."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Anycubic",
   "tier": "A",
   "status": "fully captured",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Kobra S1",
     "price_usd": 349,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra S1 Combo (ACE Pro)",
     "price_usd": 399,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo",
     "price_usd": 499,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra S1 Max",
     "price_usd": 699,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra S1 Max Combo",
     "price_usd": 899,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra X",
     "price_usd": 299,
     "note": "native 4-color per Amazon listing"
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra X Combo",
     "price_usd": 529,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra 4",
     "price_usd": 279,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra 4 Combo",
     "price_usd": 379,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra 3 Combo",
     "price_usd": 329,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra 3 V2 Combo",
     "price_usd": 329,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra 3 Max",
     "price_usd": 429,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra 3 Max Combo",
     "price_usd": 499,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Kobra 3 Max V2 Combo",
     "price_usd": 429,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "ACE Pro",
     "price_usd": 219,
     "note": "list $319"
    },
    {
     "unit": "ACE 2 Pro",
     "price_usd": 249,
     "note": "list $378"
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-anycubic-kobra-s1-combo",
    "cfg-anycubic-kobra-s1-ace2pro-combo",
    "cfg-anycubic-kobra-s1max-combo",
    "cfg-anycubic-kobra-x",
    "cfg-anycubic-kobra-x-combo",
    "cfg-anycubic-kobra-4-combo",
    "cfg-anycubic-kobra-3-combo",
    "cfg-anycubic-kobra-3-v2-combo",
    "cfg-anycubic-kobra-3max-combo",
    "cfg-anycubic-kobra-3max-v2-combo"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Photon / Photon Mono / Wash & Cure": "resin"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://store.anycubic.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://store.anycubic.com/collections/3d-printers/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Base-variant prices listed; products.json variant ranges go higher because of filament bundles."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Elegoo",
   "tier": "A",
   "status": "fully captured",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Centauri Carbon 2 Combo",
     "price_usd": 399,
     "note": "list $449"
    },
    {
     "model": "Centauri Carbon 2",
     "price_usd": 349,
     "note": "list $359"
    },
    {
     "model": "Centauri 2 Combo",
     "price_usd": 329,
     "note": "list $379"
    },
    {
     "model": "Centauri 2",
     "price_usd": 279,
     "note": "list $299"
    },
    {
     "model": "ELEGOO x emoji Centauri Carbon 2 Combo",
     "price_usd": 449,
     "note": "list $489"
    },
    {
     "model": "Centauri Carbon",
     "price_usd": 420,
     "note": "CANVAS multicolor bundle $366"
    },
    {
     "model": "Neptune 4",
     "price_usd": 219,
     "note": "no official MM path"
    },
    {
     "model": "Neptune 4 Pro",
     "price_usd": 229,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Neptune 4 Plus",
     "price_usd": 309,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Neptune 4 Max",
     "price_usd": 389,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Neptune 3 Pro",
     "price_usd": 260,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "OrangeStorm Giga",
     "price_usd": 2499,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Centauri 2 / CC2 (pre-owned)",
     "price_usd": 259,
     "note": "manufacturer pre-owned $259-$376; warranty to verify -> refurb flag"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "CANVAS for Centauri Carbon",
     "price_usd": 55,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "unit": "CANVAS for Centauri Carbon 2 / Centauri 2",
     "price_usd": 120,
     "note": "$120-$150"
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-elegoo-cc2-combo",
    "cfg-elegoo-cc2-canvas",
    "cfg-elegoo-c2-combo",
    "cfg-elegoo-cc-canvas",
    "cfg-elegoo-emoji-cc2-combo",
    "cfg-elegoo-cc2-combo-preowned (refurb flag)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Neptune 4 family, Neptune 3 Pro": "no first-party multi-material path -> unranked (a Co Print KCM third-party kit exists but does not qualify)",
    "OrangeStorm Giga": "over STRETCH",
    "Mars / Saturn / Jupiter": "resin"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://us.elegoo.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://us.elegoo.com/collections/3d-printers/products.json",
    "https://us.elegoo.com/collections/elegoo-centauri-series"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "QIDI",
   "tier": "A",
   "status": "fully captured",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Q2",
     "price_usd": 499,
     "note": "variants to $1,099 (QIDI Box bundles)"
    },
    {
     "model": "Q2C",
     "price_usd": 349,
     "note": "variants to $529"
    },
    {
     "model": "Plus5",
     "price_usd": 749,
     "note": "variants to $899"
    },
    {
     "model": "Max4",
     "price_usd": 1049,
     "note": "variants to $1,199; list $1,299"
    },
    {
     "model": "Plus4",
     "price_usd": 699,
     "note": "SOLD OUT 2026-09-06"
    },
    {
     "model": "Q1 Pro",
     "price_usd": 499,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "X-Max 3",
     "price_usd": 899,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "QIDI Box",
     "price_usd": 228,
     "note": "list $299"
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-qidi-q2-box",
    "cfg-qidi-q2c-box",
    "cfg-qidi-plus5-box",
    "cfg-qidi-max4-box",
    "cfg-qidi-plus4-box (sold out flag)",
    "cfg-qidi-q1pro-box (sold out flag)",
    "cfg-qidi-xmax3-box (sold out flag)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {},
   "sources": [
    "https://qidi3d.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://qidi3d.com/collections/3d-printers/products.json",
    "https://qidi3d.com/products/qidi-box",
    "https://qidi3d.com/products/qidi-q2"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "The store's navigation shows only Plus4 / Q1 Pro / X-Max 3 / Q2; products.json reveals Max4, Q2C and Plus5. Tom's Hardware names the Plus5 a 2026 pick."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Flashforge",
   "tier": "A",
   "status": "fully captured",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "AD5X",
     "price_usd": 399,
     "note": "list $549; IFS 4-color built in"
    },
    {
     "model": "Adventurer 5M",
     "price_usd": 299,
     "note": "list $399"
    },
    {
     "model": "Adventurer 5M Pro",
     "price_usd": 449,
     "note": "list $599"
    },
    {
     "model": "Creator 5 (4 toolheads)",
     "price_usd": 799,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Creator 5 Pro (4 toolheads, enclosed)",
     "price_usd": 949,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "AD5M (refurbished)",
     "price_usd": 199,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "AD5M Pro (refurbished)",
     "price_usd": 339,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "AD5X (refurbished)",
     "price_usd": 315,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Guider 3 Ultra (refurbished)",
     "price_usd": 2399,
     "note": "sold out; new unit not listed"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "IFS (built into AD5X)",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "IFS parts sold separately; no standalone IFS kit for AD5M seen - verify"
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-flashforge-ad5x",
    "cfg-flashforge-creator5",
    "cfg-flashforge-creator5pro",
    "cfg-flashforge-ad5x-refurb"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Adventurer 5M / 5M Pro": "no first-party multi-material path -> unranked (a Co Print KCM third-party kit exists but does not qualify)",
    "Guider 3 Ultra": "over STRETCH; refurbished only"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.flashforge.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://www.flashforge.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Voxelab is a Flashforge sub-brand; see its own row."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Snapmaker",
   "tier": "A",
   "status": "fully captured",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "U1 (4-toolhead toolchanger)",
     "price_usd": 849,
     "note": "list $999"
    },
    {
     "model": "Artisan 3-in-1",
     "price_usd": 1899,
     "note": "to $2,996; dual extruder"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "U1 toolheads (included)",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-snapmaker-u1"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Artisan": "over STRETCH",
    "J1 / J1s, Snapmaker 2.0": "not listed for sale on the US store 2026-09-06 (FAQ mentions only) - discontinued"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://us.snapmaker.com/collections/3d-printer-machines",
    "https://us.snapmaker.com/collections/3d-printer-machines/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Sovol",
   "tier": "A",
   "status": "fully captured",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "SV08",
     "price_usd": 549,
     "note": "list $599"
    },
    {
     "model": "SV08 Max",
     "price_usd": 1099,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "SV06 ACE",
     "price_usd": 239,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "SV06 Plus ACE",
     "price_usd": 299,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Zero",
     "price_usd": 359,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "M1D",
     "price_usd": 1499,
     "note": "PRE-ORDER -> excluded outright; list $2,099"
    },
    {
     "model": "Comgrow T300",
     "price_usd": 259,
     "note": "sold on Sovol's store"
    },
    {
     "model": "Comgrow T500",
     "price_usd": 499,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "none first-party",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "third-party only: Co Print KCM for SV07/SV08 $290-$400, Box Turtle - NOT a qualifying path per hard filter (c)"
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all Sovol models": "no first-party multi-material path -> unranked (notes name the Co Print KCM so the exclusion is visible)",
    "M1D": "PRE-ORDER - excluded outright"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.sovol3d.com/collections/3d-printer",
    "https://www.sovol3d.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Sovol also lists 'USED' printers ($46-$599); used-market listings are never captured per the knobs."
  },
  {
   "brand": "UltiMaker (incl. MakerBot)",
   "tier": "A",
   "status": "partially captured (S3 possibly in STRETCH on sale; rest over STRETCH / no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "UltiMaker S3",
     "price_usd": 1095,
     "note": "MatterHackers sale: 'Save $491 on the UltiMaker S3, while supplies last'; $1,152.63 also shown on the page - verify. Dual extrusion = 2-material path. Under STRETCH pre-tax if the sale price holds"
    },
    {
     "model": "UltiMaker S5",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "UltiMaker S6",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "new"
    },
    {
     "model": "UltiMaker S8",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "new"
    },
    {
     "model": "UltiMaker Factor 4 Plus",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "industrial"
    },
    {
     "model": "Method XL",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "MakerBot Sketch Standard",
     "price_usd": 799,
     "note": "'starting at $799'; single extruder"
    },
    {
     "model": "MakerBot Sketch Sprint",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "Material Station / dual extrusion (S-series)",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-ultimaker-s3 (only if the ~$1,095 sale price is confirmed; 2.85 mm filament, dual extrusion)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "S5 / S6 / S8 / Factor 4 / Method XL": "over STRETCH (professional pricing)",
    "Sketch Standard / Sprint": "no multi-material path (unranked)"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://ultimaker.com/3d-printers/",
    "https://www.makerbot.com/3d-printers/",
    "https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c/3d-printers/ultimaker-3d-printers",
    "https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/ultimaker-s3-3d-printer-fully-assembled"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "UltiMaker sells through resellers; ultimaker.com shows no prices."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Kingroon",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "partially captured (lineup listed; nothing purchasable new)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "KLP1",
     "price_usd": 329,
     "note": "clearance, SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "KP3S Pro V2",
     "price_usd": 99,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "KP3S 3.0",
     "price_usd": 189,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "KP3S V1",
     "price_usd": 349,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "KP5L",
     "price_usd": 200,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "KP5L Pro",
     "price_usd": 399,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "sold out on the official store 2026-09-06; no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://kingroon.com/collections/fdm-3d-printer",
    "https://kingroon.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Artillery",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "partially captured",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "M1 Pro",
     "price_usd": 300,
     "note": "in stock"
    },
    {
     "model": "M1 Pro S1",
     "price_usd": 319,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "Sidewinder X2",
     "price_usd": 199,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Sidewinder X4 Plus / X4 Pro / X4 Pro S1 / X3 Plus / M1 Carbon": "in the store navigation but absent from products.json pages 1-2 (275 products) - verify availability in Phase 1",
    "all": "no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://artillery3d.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://artillery3d.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "FLSUN",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "fully captured (no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "S1 Pro",
     "price_usd": 799,
     "note": "list $1,499"
    },
    {
     "model": "T1 Max",
     "price_usd": 429,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "V400 Max",
     "price_usd": 1399,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "SR (Super Racer)",
     "price_usd": 169,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "V400",
     "price_usd": 399,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "delta printers, no multi-material path (unranked)",
    "second-hand listings": "used, never captured"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://us.store.flsun3d.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://us.store.flsun3d.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "flsun3d.com's old Shopify domain is dead; the live US store is us.store.flsun3d.com."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Tronxy",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "partially captured",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "VEHO 1 / 1A",
     "price_usd": 399,
     "note": "to $549"
    },
    {
     "model": "VEHO 3 / 3A",
     "price_usd": 499,
     "note": "to $949"
    },
    {
     "model": "VEHO 4 / 4A",
     "price_usd": 599,
     "note": "to $929"
    },
    {
     "model": "VEHO 500A",
     "price_usd": 1699,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "VEHO 600 / 600 PRO",
     "price_usd": 1199,
     "note": "to $2,299"
    },
    {
     "model": "VEHO-800-PRO-2E (2-in-1-out multicolour)",
     "price_usd": 2499,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "X5SA",
     "price_usd": 279,
     "note": "kit"
    },
    {
     "model": "X5SA-500 Pro",
     "price_usd": 816,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "XY-2 Pro",
     "price_usd": 195,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "XY-2 Pro-2E Titan (2-in-1-out)",
     "price_usd": 254,
     "note": "2-color path"
    },
    {
     "model": "XY-3 SE (single / dual / laser)",
     "price_usd": 250,
     "note": "to $473"
    },
    {
     "model": "XY-3 Pro V2",
     "price_usd": 314,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "CRUX1 / CRUX1S",
     "price_usd": 169,
     "note": "to $287"
    },
    {
     "model": "D01 Plus",
     "price_usd": 549,
     "note": "to $699"
    },
    {
     "model": "Gemini 800 IDEX",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "large format"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "PRO-2E 2-in-1-out upgrade kits",
     "price_usd": 126,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-tronxy-xy2pro-2e (2-color, verify US shipping)",
    "cfg-tronxy-xy3se-dual (verify)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "VEHO large-format series": "over STRETCH or no MM path",
    "Moore clay / Ultrabot resin": "out of scope"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.tronxy3d.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://www.tronxy3d.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Ships-from location unverified."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Two Trees",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "no current FDM printers for sale",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "3D printer collection": "'No products found' on twotrees3d.com 2026-09-06; the company now sells CNC/laser (ED1 CNC $2,099)"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://twotrees3d.com/collections/3d-printer",
    "https://www.twotrees3d.com/collections/3d-printer"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Longer",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "fully captured (no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "LK10",
     "price_usd": 300,
     "note": "to $420"
    },
    {
     "model": "LK10 Plus",
     "price_usd": 300,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "LK5 Pro",
     "price_usd": 280,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "LK4 X",
     "price_usd": 280,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "LK4 / LK4 Pro / LK1 / Cube 2",
     "price_usd": 180,
     "note": "all SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no multi-material path (unranked)",
    "ePrint": "UV printer, out of scope"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.longer3d.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://www.longer3d.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Geeetech",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "fully captured (no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "M1",
     "price_usd": 198,
     "note": "mini"
    },
    {
     "model": "M1S",
     "price_usd": 245,
     "note": "mini"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.geeetech.com/collections/fdm-3d-printer",
    "https://www.geeetech.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Mingda",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "out of scope (over STRETCH; consumer line discontinued)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "MD-400D IDEX",
     "price_usd": 4999,
     "note": "list $5,999"
    },
    {
     "model": "MD-600Pro+",
     "price_usd": 7999,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "AD-F4 sign printer",
     "price_usd": 3399,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Magician series": "only spare parts listed - discontinued",
    "MD series": "over STRETCH"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://3dmingdaofficial.myshopify.com/",
    "https://3dmingdaofficial.myshopify.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Voxelab (Flashforge sub-brand)",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "partially captured (official site unreachable)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Aquila family (Amazon listings)",
     "price_usd": 149.99,
     "note": "$149.99-$549 seen on the Amazon search page"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no multi-material path; official site voxelab3dp.com failed to load via Bright Data on three attempts 2026-09-06"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.amazon.com/voxelab-3d-printer/s?k=voxelab+3d+printer"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Retailer source only. Flag."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Comgrow",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "fully captured (reseller + own brand, no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "T300",
     "price_usd": 259,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "T500",
     "price_usd": 499,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "T300 / T500": "no multi-material path (unranked)"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.comgrow.com/collections/3d-printer",
    "https://www.sovol3d.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Also resells Creality and Sovol; products.json is disabled on comgrow.com."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Sunlu",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "no current FDM printers for sale",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "T3 / S8": "not listed on sunlu.com 2026-09-06; site is filament and dryers only"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.sunlu.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://www.sunlu.com/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Anker (AnkerMake / eufyMake)",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "defunct for FDM",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "M5 / M5C": "Anker stopped selling FDM printers (The Verge, 2025-07-25; 3DPrint.com); eufymake.com now sells UV printers (E1); the M5 page remains as a support page"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.theverge.com/report/714006/anker-stop-selling-3d-printer-m5-m5c-parts-eufymake",
    "https://www.eufymake.com/m5",
    "https://www.eufymake.com/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Raise3D",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "out of scope (over STRETCH)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "E2 (IDEX)",
     "price_usd": 2999,
     "note": "MatterHackers 2026-09-06"
    },
    {
     "model": "E2CF",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "E3",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Pro3 / Pro3 HS",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "RMF500",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "industrial"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "IDEX (E2)",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "professional pricing, over STRETCH"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.raise3d.com/products/",
    "https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/raise3d-e2-industrial-3d-printer/sk/M2RMS6NN"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "LulzBot (FAME 3D)",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "fully captured (over STRETCH / no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "SideKick 747 Standard",
     "price_usd": 1285,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "SideKick 747 Premium",
     "price_usd": 1495,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Mini 3",
     "price_usd": 1695,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "TAZ Workhorse+",
     "price_usd": 2995,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "TAZ 8",
     "price_usd": 5395,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "TAZ 8 XT",
     "price_usd": 7495,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "TAZ 8 Long Bed",
     "price_usd": 7995,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "SideKick 747": "under STRETCH but no multi-material path (unranked)",
    "others": "over STRETCH"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://lulzbot.com/store/printers"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "US-made, open-source hardware."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Zortrax",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "out of scope (over STRETCH)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "M300 Dual",
     "price_usd": 4999,
     "note": "3D Printers Depot; list $5,599"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "over STRETCH"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://3dprintersdepot.com/products/zortrax-m300-dual-3d-printer",
    "https://ultimate3dprintingstore.com/collections/zortrax-3d-printers"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "zortrax.com refused Bright Data fetches twice; reseller source used."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Rat Rig",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "fully captured (kit category)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "V-Core 4.1 (US kit)",
     "price_usd": 1035.29,
     "note": "to $1,150.32"
    },
    {
     "model": "V-Core 4.1 IDEX Upgrade",
     "price_usd": 496.38,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "V-Core 4.1 Hybrid Upgrade",
     "price_usd": 155.19,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "IDEX upgrade",
     "price_usd": 496.38,
     "note": "2 materials"
    },
    {
     "unit": "third-party ERCF / Box Turtle",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-ratrig-vcore41-boxturtle (kit; V-Core 4.1 + IDEX = $1,531+ is over STRETCH pre-tax)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "V-Core 4.1 + IDEX": "over STRETCH pre-tax"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://ratrig.com/collections/3d-printers",
    "https://ratrig.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "High-effort build; assembly_hours_est required."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Voron kit vendors (LDO, Formbot, Siboor, Fysetc)",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "partially captured (kit category)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Formbot Voron 2.4 R2 Pro+ kit",
     "price_usd": 679,
     "note": "US$679 list, US$645.05 sale on the Formbot page"
    },
    {
     "model": "Formbot Troodon 2.0 Pro (pre-assembled CoreXY, Klipper)",
     "price_usd": 949,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Fysetc Voron kits",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "products.json page 1 shows parts only; kits ~$800 per r/VORONDesign"
    },
    {
     "model": "LDO kits",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "sold via Fabreeko / KB-3D / West3D; ldomotors.com has no store"
    },
    {
     "model": "Siboor kits",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "siboor.com failed to load via Bright Data on three attempts"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "ERCF (BTT ERCF board $43-$69 + kit)",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "unit": "Box Turtle",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-voron-24-formbot-boxturtle (kit)",
    "cfg-voron-trident-ldo-ercf (kit, if a US reseller price is captured)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Siboor": "official site unreachable; AliExpress only - flag"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.formbot3d.com/products/voron-24-r2-pro-corexy-3d-printer-kit-with-m8p-cb1-board-and-canbus-wiring-system",
    "https://www.formbot3d.com/products/troodon-20-pro-350mm-pre-assembled-corexy-3d-printer-with-klipper-firmware",
    "https://www.fysetc.com/products.json",
    "https://ldomotors.com/",
    "https://www.reddit.com/r/VORONDesign/comments/1hpwbcr/what_all_do_i_need_and_how_much_does_it_cost_to/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Vivedino = Formbot (Troodon)."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Positron (LDO Positron V3.2 kit)",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "fully captured (kit, no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "LDO Positron V3.2 kit (Fabreeko)",
     "price_usd": 569.99,
     "note": "pre-order $748.99 -> $569.99 shown"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no multi-material path (unranked kit)"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.fabreeko.com/products/positron-v3-2-3d-printer-kit-by-ldo",
    "https://positron3d.com/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Peopoly",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "fully captured (FDM line)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Magneto X",
     "price_usd": 1299,
     "note": "list $1,999; SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Magneto X": "no multi-material path (unranked); sold out",
    "Phenom": "resin"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://peopoly.net/products/magneto-x",
    "https://peopoly.net/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Phrozen",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "partially captured (US availability unverified)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Arco FDM",
     "price_usd": 930,
     "note": "global store, SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "Chroma Kit (multicolour, for Arco)",
     "price_usd": 370,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "Chroma Kit",
     "price_usd": 370,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-phrozen-arco-chroma (if purchasable in the US; $1,300 pre-tax = in STRETCH)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "resin lines": "out of scope"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://global.phrozen3d.com/products/arco-fdm-3d-printer",
    "https://global.phrozen3d.com/products/chroma-kit-multicolor-printing-system",
    "https://global.phrozen3d.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "us.phrozen3d.com product page failed to load; the global store was used. Kickstarter ORIGIN, but the machine shipped long ago: this is sold-out, not a pre-order, so it stays captured. Phase 1 must establish whether a US buyer can order one at all."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Inland (Micro Center house brand)",
   "tier": "B",
   "status": "no FDM printers",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "n/a": "Micro Center's 3D-printer category (47 results) has no Inland-branded printer; Inland is filament and accessories"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.microcenter.com/category/4294828445/all-3d-printers"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Formlabs",
   "tier": "C",
   "status": "out of scope (resin / SLS only)",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Form 4 etc.": "resin"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://formlabs.com/3d-printers/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Stratasys",
   "tier": "C",
   "status": "out of scope (industrial)",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "industrial"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.stratasys.com/en/3d-printers/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Markforged",
   "tier": "C",
   "status": "out of scope (industrial)",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "industrial"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://markforged.com/3d-printers"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "xTool",
   "tier": "C",
   "status": "out of scope (laser only)",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "laser cutters, seen in Micro Center's category"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.microcenter.com/category/4294828445/all-3d-printers"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Uniz",
   "tier": "C",
   "status": "out of scope (resin)",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "IBEE": "resin"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/uniz-launches-the-ibee-large-format-consumer-lcd-3d-printer-technical-specifications-and-pricing-181158/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Entina",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "fully captured (no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Tina2 Basic",
     "price_usd": 179,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Tina2C",
     "price_usd": 199,
     "note": "Amazon best seller #7"
    },
    {
     "model": "Tina2S",
     "price_usd": 209,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Tina2 Plus",
     "price_usd": 219,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "mini/kids printers, no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.entina3d.com/products.json",
    "https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-3D-Printers/zgbs/industrial/6066127011"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Found via Amazon best sellers."
  },
  {
   "brand": "AOSEED",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "fully captured (no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "X-Maker",
     "price_usd": 329,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "X-Maker Joy",
     "price_usd": 269,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "kids printers, no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.aoseed.com/products.json",
    "https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-3D-Printers/zgbs/industrial/6066127011"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Found via Amazon best sellers, MatterHackers."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Toybox",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "fully captured (no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Alpha Three (Starter bundle)",
     "price_usd": 209,
     "note": "list $435; bundles $149-$259"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "kids printer, no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://toybox.com/products.json",
    "https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-3d-printers"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "PCMag 2026 kids pick; Amazon best sellers page 2."
  },
  {
   "brand": "SainSmart (PrintyGo)",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "partially captured (retailer source only)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "PrintyGo",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "Amazon best sellers page 2"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "kids printer, no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-3D-Printers/zgbs/industrial/6066127011/ref=zg_bs_pg_2_industrial?_encoding=UTF8&pg=2"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Kidoodle",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "fully captured (no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "MiniBox A1",
     "price_usd": 169.99,
     "note": "Amazon"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "kids printer"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.amazon.com/Kidoodle-3D-Printer-Kids-Printers/dp/B0GTL8CK7F",
    "https://3dwithus.com/best-cheap-budget-fdm-3d-printers"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Easythreed",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "partially captured (site navigation only)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Mars / Elite / WaterCube / Magnum / Mercury lines",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "prices not on the captured page"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "toy-class mini printers, no multi-material path; 23 Walmart listings"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.easythreed.com/",
    "https://www.walmart.com/browse/electronics/3d-printers/3944_8682507_8618098"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "WonderMaker",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope \u2014 pre-order / crowdfunded / announced (INCLUDE_PREORDER excluded by Rob 2026-09-06); timing chapter only",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "ZR / ZR Ultra / ZR Ultra-S (multi-head)",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "site says 'WonderMaker is on its way'"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "announced; no US availability"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://wondermaker3d.com/",
    "https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/1snzsur/has_anyone_heard_about_wondermaker_printers/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Multi-head design - watch for launch."
  },
  {
   "brand": "InfiMech",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "partially captured (US shipping unverified)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "EX 5-colour",
     "price_usd": 259,
     "note": "to $299; list $399"
    },
    {
     "model": "TX",
     "price_usd": 199,
     "note": "to $359"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "EX built-in 5-colour",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-infimech-ex (if US-purchasable)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "TX": "no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://infimech.com/products.json",
    "https://infimech.com/products/ex"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Global Shopify store; verify US warehouse/shipping in Phase 1."
  },
  {
   "brand": "FlyingBear",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "partially captured (US shipping unverified)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Ghost 7 (5-colour, auto platform swap)",
     "price_usd": 329,
     "note": "to $599"
    },
    {
     "model": "Reborn 3",
     "price_usd": 469,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "S1",
     "price_usd": 449,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "Ghost 7 built-in 5-colour",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [
    "cfg-flyingbear-ghost7 (if US-purchasable)"
   ],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Reborn 3 / S1": "no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://3dflyingbear.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "BIQU / BigTreeTech",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "fully captured (printer no MM path; addon vendor)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Hurakan (Klipper)",
     "price_usd": 199,
     "note": "to $389"
    },
    {
     "model": "B1 / BX",
     "price_usd": 199,
     "note": "older"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "BMCU-370 multi-colour feeding system",
     "price_usd": 70,
     "note": "to $111; compatibility to verify"
    },
    {
     "unit": "ERCF control board",
     "price_usd": 43,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Hurakan": "no official multi-material path (unranked)"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://biqu.equipment/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Relevant Phase 1 addon vendor (Panda accessories for Bambu, AMS upgrades)."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Co Print",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "captured, not a qualifying path (third-party bolt-on kits)",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "ChromaSet",
     "price_usd": 439,
     "note": "to $550; SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "unit": "ChromaSet Lite (Marlin printers)",
     "price_usd": 329,
     "note": "to $399"
    },
    {
     "unit": "KCM Set (Klipper printers: Creality K1/K2/Ender V3, Elegoo Neptune 4, Flashforge AD5M, QIDI X-Max 3, Sovol SV07/SV08)",
     "price_usd": 290,
     "note": "to $400"
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {},
   "sources": [
    "https://coprint3d.com/products.json",
    "https://coprint3d.com/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Third-party bolt-on multi-color kits. Rob ruled 2026-09-06 that these do not satisfy hard filter (c): more hassle than they are worth, against the 'it just works' criterion. Kept in the record so the machines they would have rescued (Sovol SV08, Elegoo Neptune 4, Flashforge AD5M) show a visible reason rather than a silent gap. The 'Quadro' $20 reservation ticket is a pre-order and is excluded."
  },
  {
   "brand": "JGMaker (JGAurora)",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "partially captured (MM path and US shipping unverified)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "A6",
     "price_usd": 299,
     "note": "to $599"
    },
    {
     "model": "R2",
     "price_usd": 250,
     "note": "to $299"
    },
    {
     "model": "A8L",
     "price_usd": 1100,
     "note": "to $1,999"
    },
    {
     "model": "A8S",
     "price_usd": 1699,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "G5",
     "price_usd": 1899,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "JGAurora A3S",
     "price_usd": 499,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no multi-material path identified (Artist D IDEX no longer listed); verify"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.jgmaker3d.com/products.json",
    "https://www.jgmaker3d.com/collections/3d-printer"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "MakerGear",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "nothing purchasable new",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "M2",
     "price_usd": 1999,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "M3-ID",
     "price_usd": 1979,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "M3-SE",
     "price_usd": 1530,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "Micro kit",
     "price_usd": 500,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [
    {
     "unit": "M3-ID dual extruder",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "sold out 2026-09-06; M3-ID over STRETCH"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://makergear.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "US brand."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Robo 3D",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "fully captured (no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "E4",
     "price_usd": 1199,
     "note": "education"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "E4": "no multi-material path (unranked)"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://robo3d.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "DeltaMaker",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope (over STRETCH)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "DeltaMaker 2",
     "price_usd": 2999,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "DeltaMaker Pro",
     "price_usd": 4999,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "over STRETCH; education"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.deltamaker.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Afinia",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "fully captured (no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "QD330",
     "price_usd": 649,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "H440 (refurbished)",
     "price_usd": 399,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://afinia.com/products.json",
    "https://afinia.com/collections/3d-printers"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Tiertime (UP)",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "partially captured (reseller page unreadable)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "UP series (UP300 etc.)",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "US reseller Ultimate 3D Printing Store; page is JS-only"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no multi-material path; prices not captured"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://ultimate3dprintingstore.com/collections/tiertime-3d-printers",
    "https://www.tiertime.com/tiertime-announced-up300-available-in-us/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Flag: search-result source."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Wanhao",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "partially captured (reseller page unreadable)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Duplicator line",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "US reseller Ultimate 3D Printing Store / wanhao.store"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no multi-material path; prices not captured"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://ultimate3dprintingstore.com/collections/wanhao-3d-printers",
    "https://wanhao.store/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Flag: search-result source."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Dremel DigiLab",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope (over STRETCH, no MM path)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "3D45",
     "price_usd": 1999,
     "note": "3PI Tech Solutions"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "3D45": "over STRETCH; single extruder"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://3pitech.com/products/dremel-digilab-3d45-3d-printer",
    "https://www.dremel.com/us/en/digilab"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Monoprice",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "partially captured (prices not extracted)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "MP Voxel",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "MP Cadet",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "MP Select Mini",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no multi-material path; older designs"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.monoprice.com/pages/3d_printers"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Page is heavy HTML; prices need a product-page fetch in Phase 1 if ever relevant (they are not: no MM path)."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Eryone",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Thinker X400",
     "price_usd": 1999,
     "note": ""
    },
    {
     "model": "Thinker SE",
     "price_usd": 360,
     "note": "EU only, SOLD OUT"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "over STRETCH or EU-only"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://eryone3d.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "SeeMeCNC",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "partially captured (mostly sold out)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "ERIS",
     "price_usd": 549,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "RostockMAX v4",
     "price_usd": 1399,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "Artemis 300",
     "price_usd": 1899,
     "note": "SOLD OUT"
    },
    {
     "model": "BOSSdelta 500",
     "price_usd": 4495,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "deltas, no multi-material path; mostly sold out"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.seemecnc.com/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "US brand."
  },
  {
   "brand": "re:3D (Gigabot)",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope (industrial)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Gigabot 4",
     "price_usd": 14800,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "industrial"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://shop.re3d.org/products.json"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Modix",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope (large-format professional)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "BIG-180X etc.",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "over STRETCH by class"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.modix3d.com/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Search-result source."
  },
  {
   "brand": "HeyGears (G1 series)",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope \u2014 pre-order / crowdfunded / announced (INCLUDE_PREORDER excluded by Rob 2026-09-06); timing chapter only",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "G1X full-colour 3D + UV printer",
     "price_usd": 1999,
     "note": "from $1,999 on Kickstarter"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "G1X": "over STRETCH; crowdfunding"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/heygears-unveils-its-g1-series-on-kickstarter-starting-at-1999-253289/",
    "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/heygears/heygears-g1-series-first-desktop-full-color-3d-and-uv-printer"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Yumi",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope \u2014 pre-order / crowdfunded / announced (INCLUDE_PREORDER excluded by Rob 2026-09-06); timing chapter only",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "YUMI multicolour printer",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "Kickstarter; last update 2026-04-09; shipping updates via social"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "not purchasable at retail"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/yumi-3d-printer/yumi-3d-printer-the-faster-multicolor-printer-in-the-galaxy"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Pre-order risk flag."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Makertech (ProForge 5)",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope \u2014 pre-order / crowdfunded / announced (INCLUDE_PREORDER excluded by Rob 2026-09-06); timing chapter only",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "ProForge 5 toolchanger",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "UK; Kickstarter"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "not sold at retail in the US"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/proforge-3d-printer/proforge5"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "TOP.E",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope \u2014 pre-order / crowdfunded / announced (INCLUDE_PREORDER excluded by Rob 2026-09-06); timing chapter only",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "R1 5-axis",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "announced, no price"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/top-e-to-launch-large-enclosed-5-axis-fff-3d-printer"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "AtomForm",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope \u2014 pre-order / crowdfunded / announced (INCLUDE_PREORDER excluded by Rob 2026-09-06); timing chapter only",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Palette 300 (12-nozzle multi-material)",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "CES 2026; pre-sale delayed beyond Q2 2026"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "announced"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/atomform-unveils-12-nozzle-palette-300-multi-material-3d-printer-at-ces-2026-247828/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "TinyMaker",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope \u2014 pre-order / crowdfunded / announced (INCLUDE_PREORDER excluded by Rob 2026-09-06); timing chapter only",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "TinyMaker open-source mini",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "Indiegogo"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "not retail; no multi-material path"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/tinymaker/tinymaker-open-source-3d-printer--2"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Kodak",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "defunct",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "Portrait": "discontinued"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.fabbaloo.com/news/question-of-the-week-resurrecting-the-kodak-portrait-3d-printer"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Sindoh",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "no US availability (new)",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "3DWOX": "eBay listings only"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.ebay.com/itm/116057215058"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "XYZprinting",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "defunct / no US consumer sales",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "da Vinci": "no official US store found; community reports the consumer line is gone"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/1725lin/xyz_out_of_business/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Cubicon",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "no US availability",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "Korean brand; no US store"
   },
   "sources": [
    "http://eng.3dcubicon.com/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "CoLiDo",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "no US availability",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no US store"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.colido.com/3d-printer/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Blocks / Construct3D / Volumic / Hiprecy / Velleman / Z-Bolt / WEMAKE3D",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "no US availability",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "European / regional brands with no US channel (PT / UK / FR / EU / EU / RU / TN)"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://blockstec.com/",
    "https://construct-3d.com/",
    "https://imprimante-3d-volumic.com/en/",
    "https://www.fiber3d.eu/p/4432/3d-printer-hiprecy-leo-1s",
    "https://www.velleman.eu/products/view/vertex-original-3d-printer-k8400/",
    "https://z-bolt.ru/",
    "https://www.wemake.tn/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Grouped: identical status and reason."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Open designs / self-source kits (Vzbot-Mellow, SecKit, RH3D E3NG, Rolohaun Rook, ZAV3D)",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "kit designs without a captured US vendor",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "Mellow Vz330 kit",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": "AliExpress / Fabreeko"
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "self-sourced or AliExpress-only kits; outside 'vendor-sold kit' scope unless a US reseller lists them"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://3dmellow.com/products/mellow-genuine-diy-vzbot-awd-330-vz330-3d-printer-kit-for-high-quality-cnc-metal-lightweight-high-speed-printing-with-klipper",
    "https://seckit3dp.design/",
    "https://rh3d.xyz/",
    "https://www.rolohaun3d.ca/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Anet",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "partially captured (retailer only)",
   "current_models": [
    {
     "model": "A8 / ET series (Amazon storefront)",
     "price_usd": null,
     "note": ""
    }
   ],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no multi-material path; no official US store"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.amazon.com/stores/Anet/page/B8282C5B-544D-4864-A569-AC69C322B15F"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Defunct / no current product (Alfawise, Tevo, M3D, MagicMaker, Micromake, MTW, Folgertech, Adimlab, Fokoos)",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "defunct",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "no current products or official store found; legacy OrcaSlicer / Klipper profiles only"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://folgertech.com/",
    "https://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/7f0wrd/we_will_no_longer_be_selling_tevo_products_and_i/",
    "https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/fokoos-odin-5"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": "Grouped: identical status and reason."
  },
  {
   "brand": "Unidentified OrcaSlicer profile vendors (Chuanying, OpenEYE, iQ, LH)",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "unknown - no identifiable US consumer product",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "profile names only; searches surfaced no product"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer/tree/main/resources/profiles"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "Ginger Additive",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope (pellet industrial)",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "G1": "industrial pellet"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.gingeradditive.com/"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "brand": "CMYKForge",
   "tier": "discovered",
   "status": "out of scope (accessory)",
   "current_models": [],
   "mm_units": [],
   "captured_configs": [],
   "planned_configs": [],
   "excluded_models": {
    "all": "Kickstarter image-printing accessory, not a printer"
   },
   "sources": [
    "https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cmykforge/cmykforge-a-new-way-to-3d-print-images/faqs"
   ],
   "checked_on": "2026-09-06",
   "notes": ""
  }
 ],
 "discovery": {
  "retailers": {
   "Micro Center": "captured (47 results: Bambu, Creality, Elegoo, Snapmaker, Flashforge, eufyMake, Sovol, xTool)",
   "MatterHackers": "captured (Bambu, UltiMaker, Formlabs, Raise3D, Creality, LulzBot, Prusa, Dremel, eufyMake, Snapmaker, Elegoo, Flashforge, MakerBot, Voron kits, AOSEED, Positron, Sovol, Zortrax)",
   "B&H": "captured (Bambu, Creality, Dremel, Flashforge, Snapmaker, eufyMake)",
   "Amazon best sellers p1-2": "captured (Bambu, Creality, Elegoo, Anycubic, Flashforge, Snapmaker, Entina, AOSEED, QIDI, Sovol, Prusa, Toybox, SainSmart, Phrozen-resin)",
   "Newegg": "captured (Creality, Bambu, MakerBot, Flashforge, Longer, Anycubic, QIDI)",
   "Adorama": "FAILED - two URL variants refused the fetch; not captured",
   "Walmart": "captured (Creality, Easythreed, Comgrow)"
  },
  "editorial": {
   "All3DP best 3D printers 2026 + best multicolor": "captured (page bodies are paywalled/thin: 5 KB each)",
   "Tom's Hardware best 3D printers 2026": "captured: X2D, Centauri Carbon, CORE One, SPARKX i7, Kobra X, Ender-3 V3 SE, QIDI Plus5, H2D, Snapmaker U1, Kobra 3 Max",
   "PCMag best 3D printers 2026": "captured: P2S, QIDI Q2, Toybox Alpha Three, H2C, Snapmaker U1, A1 mini, Neptune 4 Plus, UltiMaker S5",
   "Wirecutter": "captured: A1 mini (top), Snapmaker U1 (upgrade), H2S (large)",
   "TechRadar": "captured: H2D, A1 mini, Kobra X, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo, CORE One, X2D, XL",
   "3DPrintingIndustry": "no 'best of' list; news items captured (A2L, AtomForm, HeyGears)",
   "3DWithUs budget guide (bonus)": "captured: A2L Combo, Hi Combo, AD5X, Kidoodle MiniBox A1, AnkerMake discontinued",
   "YouTube long-term reviewers": "@ShopNation (2026-04-30, 652k views), @coz3d (Prusa XL 2-year review, 2026-01-09), @123-3D-UK (Snapmaker U1, 2026-06-10), @FranklyBuilt (2026-05-23) - via Bright Data youtube_videos pipeline"
  },
  "community": {
   "OrcaSlicer vendor profiles": "63 vendors listed (GitHub API)",
   "Klipper config directory": "37 brands (GitHub API)",
   "r/3Dprinting, r/BambuLab, r/prusa3d, r/klippers, r/VORONDesign": "direct fetches refused (old. and www.); searched instead - threads name Creality K2 Plus, Anycubic, Snapmaker U1, P2S vs X2D, CORE One MMU3, Voron kit vendors; no new brands",
   "Printables / Prusa forums": "not fetched (no brand-discovery value beyond the Prusa row)"
  },
  "trade": {
   "Formnext AM Directory": "JS application; not captured. 3Dnatives' Formnext 2025 recap captured instead - names no consumer FDM brand missing from this census",
   "Fabbaloo / 3DPI 12-month coverage": "searched; surfaced TOP.E R1, AtomForm Palette 300, HeyGears G1, Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga, Bambu A2L"
  },
  "crowdfunding": {
   "Kickstarter": "discover page is JS-only; searched: HeyGears G1X, Yumi, ProForge 5, Phrozen Arco, Snapmaker U1, CMYKForge",
   "Indiegogo": "search page JS-only; searched: TinyMaker"
  }
 },
 "fetch_failures": [
  "Adorama (2 URL variants)",
  "Reddit (old. and www., 7 pages)",
  "YouTube watch pages (used the youtube_videos pipeline instead)",
  "Indiegogo and Kickstarter listing pages (JS-only; searched instead)",
  "Formnext AM Directory (JS-only)",
  "zortrax.com (2 attempts; reseller used)",
  "voxelab3dp.com (3 attempts; Amazon used)",
  "siboor.com (3 attempts)",
  "us.phrozen3d.com Arco page (global store used)"
 ]
}