Effective nesting programs treat material utilization and process reliability as a single objective. A well-designed nest can ...

REVIEW – Over the last few years I have become quite a fan of the xTool laser engraver and cutting machines. The latest offering from xTool is the S1 Laser Engraver and Cutter, and it certainly has ...

Lasers are fun and exciting and can make amazing things. Small artistic businesses should invest in the P2 from xTool to make everything faster. I write a lot about 3D printing, often called additive ...

With my 40W diode and 2W IR heads, I tested the LaserPecker LX2 fully enclosed desktop laser cutter & engraver with a 500 x ...

Seeking a Glowforge alternative? Discover top laser cutters for every budget and need. Compare diode vs. CO2, power, software, and find your perfect machine for amazing projects. So, you’ve been ...

It's bloomin big.

Bambu Lab has announced the R1, a 55 W CO2 laser cutter and engraver the company says is safe enough to run in a home ...

The Glowforge Laser Cutters use a high power CO2 laser for accurately engraving and cutting various materials. In the Maker Lab we have a Glowforge Plus laser. Materials: Cardboard, cardstock, wood, ...

When working with laser cutters at home they mainly fall into two categories: Diode lasers and CO2 lasers. CO2 lasers like the xTool P2 are often more powerful and cut and etch more materials while ...

REVIEW – I previously reviewed the Ortur Laser Master 3 laser engraver that used an open frame design and although I did like it there were a few shortcomings. The open design meant I had to keep my ...