Owners of the awesome Shapeoko 2 open source CNC machine that provides a 12 x 12 x 2.5″ work volume, has this month received new functionality via a new Laser engraving module that is currently over ...

Laser engraving uses a powerful beam of light to create detailed designs on various materials. The laser works by vaporizing the surface layer, leaving behind precise and lasting marks or etchings.

Laser engraving has always been about power and precision, but for years, most desktop engravers asked creators to make compromises. You can gain speed, but you lose accuracy. You could get power, but ...