Awesome Laser Cutting

A curated list of awesome laser-cutting resources.

Table Of Contents

• Laser Cutter Brands
• Software
• Apps
• On Demand Laser Cutting
• Artists

Laser Cutter Brands

• Alpha Laser - Laser devices as a complete solution for applications in materials processing like welding and cutting.
• BRM Lasers - Engrave and cut many types of materials.
• Bystronic - Professional laser cutters.
• Darkly Labs - Affordable entry-level laser cutter for the everyday hobbyist and artist.
• Epilog Laser - Laser Engraving, Cutting and Marking Systems.
• Full Spectrum Laster
• GCC World - Cutting plotters, laser engravers, laser markers, laser cutters, UV-curable inkjet printers, Printer/Cutter and scrapbook cutters.
• Glowforge - Desktop laser cutters.
• Lasersaur - Open source laser cutter.
• Mr Beam - DIY, open source, 3D printed, portable laser cutter and engraver kit.
• Primapower - logo Laser and sheet metal machinery.
• Stepcraft - Universal desktop CNC solution.
• Toolbotics - Robotic Tools for artists and makers.
• Trotec Laser - Laser machines for cutting, engraving, etching & marking.
• Universal Laser Systems - Laser material processing solutions consisting of lasers, laser systems, capability-enhancing accessories, software interfaces and a material processing database.

Software

• Lasercut.scad - Module for OpenSCAD to create 3D models from 2d lasercut parts.
• LaserWeb - Node.js based host software for laster-cutters.
• Papercraft - Unfolding STL models to make laser cut patterns.
• Solvespace - Free parametric 3D CAD tool.

Apps

• FlatFab - Design and fabricate 3D objects.
• Makercase - Webapp for designing boxes and project cases for laser cutters and CNC routers.
• NC Viewer - Browser based G-Code viewer and editor.

On Demand Laser Cutting

• Formulor - Laser cutting and engraving for prototypes and custom products. (Germany, Baden-Baden)
• Ponoko - Laser cutting, 3D printing and metal machining services to turn designs into custom products. (USA, California)
• Snijlab - Online lasercutting and digital fabrication. (Netherlands, Rotterdam)

Check out Keebtalk for a longer list of laser cutting services.

Artists

Steven Mattern - Designer of objects that engage the idea of play using materials like plywood, paper, concrete, and magnets.