The small 6W diode model in the Glowforge line, with a 12 inch square working area and a passthrough slot for longer material. Everything runs from the browser: place artwork on the camera image of the bed, press print, done. That is the whole appeal, since a new hire can be producing coasters or ornaments within an hour instead of learning cutting parameters from scratch.
A sensible entry point for a market stall or gift shop testing whether personalisation sells before spending several thousand on CO2. It stays inside its limits though: 6W of diode power means slow going on thicker stock, clear acrylic will not cut, and bare metal needs a marking spray. The advanced features and the design catalogue sit behind a paid subscription, and the software needs an internet connection.
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