Laser cutters are primarily classified by their laser source, which determines: For most users, everything comes down to three options. CO2 laser cutters are the most widely used machines for ...

A simple guide to precision cutting processes, explaining common methods like laser, waterjet, plasma, and CNC cutting, and how they deliver accuracy in modern manufacturing.

Laser cutting and engraving technologies have become essential tools across a wide variety of different industries, from manufacturing, art and small businesses. These technologies use laser beams to ...

Today, nearly all precision laser cutting of metals and non-metals is performed with tools equipped with either fiber lasers or ultrashort pulse (USP) lasers, or sometimes both. In this article, we ...

So a local "maker space" has two introductory workshops. One for laser cutting/engraving, the other on 3D printing. Ideally I'd visit both, since I'm clueless in both techniques and I haven't designed ...