Creality unveils SPARKX i7 at CES 2026, bringing AI-powered 3D printing to everyday creators

By TechWatch PH Staff

Creality marked the opening day of CES 2026 with the debut of its latest desktop 3D printer, the SPARKX i7, positioning the new device as a more intuitive and accessible tool for everyday creators. The launch was part of Creality’s broader showcase at its booth in the Venetian, where the company highlighted recent advances in intelligent, AI-enabled fabrication across its desktop creation ecosystem.

Making its first public appearance, the SPARKX i7 was introduced with a refined, modern design aimed at fitting seamlessly into home and studio workspaces. Creality said the printer is designed to offer a simplified, ready-to-use experience, reflecting its goal of lowering barriers to 3D printing for non-professional users while maintaining advanced capabilities.

The SPARKX i7 features a quick-swap hotend for easier maintenance, a redesigned colour-changing mechanism, and a four-colour filament system intended to reduce material waste. AI-powered functions are integrated into the workflow, supporting intelligent model generation, assisted printing, and real-time mobile operation. Following its CES debut, Creality confirmed that pre-orders for the SPARKX i7 are now open in North America, with global availability planned at a later date.

Beyond the i7, Creality also showcased several products spanning 3D printing, laser engraving, 3D scanning, and AI-driven creation. These included the Ender-3 V4 3D Printer, the latest iteration of its long-running Ender series; the Falcon T1 Laser Engraver, described as a 5-in-1 laser system; the Sermoon P1 3D Scanner, which combines blue-laser precision with Wi-Fi 7 connectivity; and CubeMe, a new AI feature within Creality Cloud that allows users to generate personalized 3D models from a single photo in minutes.

The company’s CES booth blended large-scale interactive installations with localized model displays to create an immersive experience for visitors. Interactive elements such as a slot-machine installation and a capsule vending machine offered attendees the chance to win 3D-printed items, while Las Vegas-inspired illuminated signage and models influenced by American maker culture showcased the creative range of desktop 3D printing across different materials, colors, and effects.

As CES 2026 continues, Creality said its presence at the Venetian aims to demonstrate how intelligent desktop fabrication is evolving from a specialist tool into a more approachable technology for everyday creative use. Through the SPARKX i7 and its wider product lineup, the company underscored its push to make AI-enhanced 3D creation more accessible within the broader consumer electronics landscape.