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Snapmaker’s Christmas Sale sees massive discounts on 3-in-1 3D printers

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If the past few months have been any indication, THIS is the age of creation. AI tools like Stable Diffusion, DALL• E 2, and ChatGPT are making creation incredibly easy for everyone, and it’s spurring a creator REVOLUTION. Joining this is Snapmaker, with its series of multi-capable modular machines that are capable of 3D printing, laser engraving/cutting, and CNC carving/cutting. Their Christmas Sale sees discounts as high as 40% on some of their flagship modular machines, which let you easily switch between 3D Printing, Laser Engraving/Cutting, CNC carving, and even 4 Axis CNC Machining. Aside from the Christmas discounts (which are on all the way till January 1st), there’s also a 3-hour Flash Sale with even more compelling discounts on the 23rd (from 7 am to 9:59 am PST). Go ahead and kickstart your creative journey! It’s literally never been easier!

Click Here to Buy Now. Use YD coupon code “AFF-sdyvvx” to get an additional 5% discount (except the Artisan, J1, and dual extrusion 3D printer module). Hurry, offer ends on Jan 1st.

Snapmaker 2.0 AT and 2.0 F

The discounts are available across all of Snapmaker’s 3D printers, with as much as 35% off on the Snapmaker 2.0 AT and 2.0 F models. Unveiled just last year at the company’s 5th year anniversary, the Snapmaker 2.0 AT brings a few key upgrades to the company’s popular Snapmaker 2.0 line. The 2.0 AT can either be procured as a standalone bundle, or as a set of upgradeable parts for current Snapmaker 2.0 users. For more diehard 3D printing enthusiasts, the Snapmaker 2.0 F offers reliably precise standalone 3D printing at an incredibly affordable price, with the future promise of upgradeability – something other 3D printers can’t.

Snapmaker Artisan

Snapmaker’s flagship 3-in-1 machine, the Artisan, also receives some major discounts. Launched just this year, the device offers dual-extrusion 3D printing, 10W laser cutting/engraving, and 200W CNC carving/cutting with the same level of modularity that Snapmaker’s other products offer, but with much higher precision, thanks to industrial-grade linear modules that are machined on the micron-level. The modules swap out in an instant and can be intuitively done to alternate between three different functions. The Artisan also offers a massive 400mm*400mm*400mm work area, with a built-in enclosure and a dedicated separate ultrawide 7-inch touchscreen control panel that provides an intuitive user-experience.

Snapmaker J1

On the market for a faster, better 3D printer? The Snapmaker J1 High Speed IDEX (independent dual extrusion) printer boasts two extruders with an ultra-fast 350mm/s printing speed, elaborate hardware design, and the ability to print with breakaway and other dissolvable materials. IDEX is the only extrusion system with two separate extruders moving independently on the X-axis, which enables you to run different printing modes such as copy, mirror, and backup mode.

Between December 12th and January 1st, Snapmaker will be providing the following offers:

US/Global Store:
35% off Snapmaker 2.0 A350T/A250T
35% off Snapmaker 2.0 F350/F250
40% off Snapmaker 2.0 A350T/A250T + Rotary Module Combo
40% off A350T/A250T + Enclosure
$150 off Snapmaker Artisan
$250 off Snapmaker J1

EU Store:
35% off Snapmaker 2.0 A350T/A250T Bundle
35% off Snapmaker 2.0 F350/F250
35% off Snapmaker 2.0 A350T/A250T + Rotary Module Combo
35% off A350T/A250T Bundle + Air Purifier Combo
€230 off Snapmaker Artisan
€300 off Snapmaker J1

Yanko Design readers can enjoy an extra 5% discount on all orders for the Snapmaker 2.0 and any other modules and combos (Artisan, J1, and dual extrusion 3D printer module excluded). Just use the code AFF-sdyvvx during checkout. Go ahead, become the power-creator this coming year!

Click Here to Buy Now. Hurry offer ends on Jan 1st.

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This foldable, portable laser-engraver lets you customize practically anything!

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RA Laser Z3 is a compact and portable laser engraving tool with an open base design so that anyone can laser engrave their products from anywhere for any reason.

Laser engraved products like iPads and crystal glass paperweights make for great gifts and give each item a more official feel. Whether you want to laser engrave a plaque to commemorate a life achievement or a ring of keys just to remember which one is which, laser engravings provide a clean, easy way to recognize major accomplishments or just stay organized on the day-to-day. RA Laser Z3 is a portable laser engraving tool that makes laser engraving any item that much easier with a compact build and precise laser programming.

Before use, the RA Laser Z3 folds down to the height of a closed book. When users unfold the RA Laser Z3 to engrave an item, the bulk of the laser opens up just like a book as the engraving module swings out to form an L-shape. From there, users position the products they’d like to engrave beneath the bottom rectangular frame. Designed with an open base, the RA Laser Z3 is prepared for users to engrave products of any size, from iPhones to dog tags.

To avoid any skin contact with the laser itself, the team of designers behind RA Laser Z3 constructed a splash cover to envelop the entire tool and restrict the laser’s movement. Before engraving their products, users can program preset designs in the accompanying app for the laser to trace and engrave with precision.

Following multiple ideations and an intricate prototyping phase, the RA Laser Z3 was developed into a portable and compact laser engraving tool. The RA Laser Z3 offers a quick and intuitive solution for laser engraving needs that span from organizing stationery items in the office to etching birthday messages onto gift items like iPads and glass paperweights.

Designer: Y Z, 2 Young, Zach Zhan, & JW J

When folded, the RA Laser Z3 reaches the height of a closed book. 

Following multiple ideations and mockups, the RA Laser Z3 found its final, compact form. 

The RA Laser Z3 can be brought anywhere thanks to its compact size. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An accompanying app allows users to program built-in engraving presets for the laser to trace.

This portable, consumer-friendly laser-engraver lets you rapidly customize anything… even food!

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I remember a time not too long ago when laser-engraving machines were quite literally machines. They were massive setups, required serious technical know-how, and were more industrial than consumer-grade. All that’s changed now. Just the way the printing press went from a massive machine to the inkjet printer sitting beside your computer, laser engraving’s become smaller, more accessible, and affordable… and the LaserPecker 2 builds on that. Designed as a technical upgrade to the LaserPecker Pro from last year, the LaserPecker 2 is a powerful, portable laser-engraver that can etch onto a myriad of materials, cover a variety of surfaces, and even cut through wood, cork, and paper sheets. Designed to democratize laser-engraving, The LaserPecker 2 makes engraving quick and easy, with a 5W semiconductor laser that’s blazingly fast, a real-time previewer that lets you accurately place your artwork on products, and a variety of attachments that allow you to use the LaserPecker 2 on curved and even long surfaces!

The LaserPecker 2 comes in a deceptively portable design that definitely feels like it’s miles ahead of the massive industrial laser-engraving machines still being used today. Practically the size of an electric iron, the LaserPecker 2 sports a foldable design, an all-metal body, and self-leveling + auto-calibrating features that makes it ridiculously easy to use. The engraver works with an app that allows you to port images and vectors in (you can use a variety of file formats or even sketch your own), with the ability to preview your artwork on your product in realtime. You can shift or reposition your artwork on the product right inside the app by dragging and dropping files, and when you’re satisfied, just hit the Start button and the LaserPecker 2 does the rest, automatically calibrating and focusing the laser, before swiftly etching out your art in a matter of milliseconds. The 5W semiconductor laser gives the machine its speed and accuracy, allowing you to practically set up a factory line of products that are customized with your images, monograms, and logos, and LaserPecker 2’s unique attachments give you command of the third axis, enabling you to engrave on curved surface, or even on longer surfaces that require the engraver to physically roll up and down surfaces. If you want to truly unleash the LaserPecker 2’s portability, a 20,000 mAh dedicated power-bank gives the engraver up to 200 minutes of run time, allowing you to use it even during power-outages, or unplug it and carry it offsite.

Things get really interesting when you start looking at the ecosystem of attachments the LaserPecker 2 has to offer. While the LaserPecker Pro from 2019 boasted of a portable design that could work on all sorts of surfaces and sizes, the 2020 edition of the product comes with attachments that give you professional-level control over your jobs. A snap-on mobile hood allows you to use the laser-engraver like you would a flashlight, giving you the ability to carry the engraver by its built-in handle and engrave items that are too big to be carried into your home. Similarly, a cleverly designed auxiliary booster puts two rolling cylinders on the engraver’s base, allowing it to roll up and down surfaces, etching artworks up to 2 meters long. Flip the booster attachment over and the cylinder rollers now face upwards, allowing you to place rotatable products like bottles, rolls, and stationery on it. The rollers rotate the product as the etcher does its magic, creating seamless artworks on curved surfaces!

Just like its predecessor, the LaserPecker 2 works with a wide variety of materials, ranging from the conventional paper, wood, and cork, to the advanced metal, glass, and acrylic, to even the unconventionally bizarre food, fruits (yes, you could customize your burger buns and macaroons), or even bones… you know, for people who work with unconventional memorabilia. Apart from engraving, the device works as a precise laser-cutter too, allowing you to cut out paper, wood, and even precision-cut cloth for your designs. The LaserPecker 2 works across platforms, running on iOS and Android devices, and even hooks to laptops, offering compatibility with Windows and MacOS systems. It accepts traditional formats like JPG and PNG, as well as SVG, DWG, AI, and even runs G-Code for more advanced users. With a 30% off price-tag of 599, the LaserPecker 2 is up for grabs and makes a pretty compelling case for creators of all kinds, whether you want to customize products with your own branding, or with artwork, or even if you want to build your own products from scratch using the laser-cutting feature. Heck, you could even laser-cut your own packaging from paper for a completely bespoke experience!

Designer: LaserPecker

Click Here to Buy Now: $599 $849 (30% off). Hurry, only 16/70 left! Raised over $1,800,000.

LaserPecker 2 – Super Fast Handheld Laser Engraver & Cutter

The LaserPecker 2 is a compact, plug-and-play laser engraver and cutter that sets up in seconds and works with your smartphone to transfer images and begin engraving with just a few clicks.

Nearly all the laser engravers on the market are either too bulky to take on-the-go or too pricey to be a good value.

LaserPecker 2 makes laser engraving affordable and simple for beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike.

High-Speed Engraving

LaserPecker 2 rockets up the engraving speed to 600mm/s. Compared to the LaserPecker Pro first generation, it’s a giant leap forward. Three engraving resolution options of 1k, 1.3k, and 2k provide the perfect details level at your fingertips. 10 times higher speed, 10 times more possibilities!

Fast Speed Preview

Featuring a super-fast preview speed of 3750mm/s. The industrial-grade fully digital Galvano scanning system fully supports square and graphic preview, making the positioning much easier, more accurate and intuitive. What you see is what you get!

Powerful Auxiliary Booster

360° Cylindrical Rotating Engraving –  Conventional engravers offer very limited engraving options, and you’re limited to only one way to engrave – flat on the table. What if you really need a portable, handheld engraving solution that handles anything? LaserPecker 2 is capable of 360° rotating engravings on cylindrical objects, as well as curved or uneven surfaces.

Max 100*2000mm Engraving Area –  The maximum engraving size is supersized up to 100*2000mm giving you the option to engrave anything up to two meters in size effortlessly.

Endless Engraving Materials

LaserPecker 2 can engrave almost on everything that springs to your mind. Metal, dark glass, colored ceramics, wood, bamboo, leather, paper, fruit, food, plastic, acrylic, stone, cement, bone, all layers of materials, anything!

Mobile Laser Engraving

Take LaserPecker 2 with you and engrave flexibly with the exclusive power bank at any time, anywhere. With up to 200+ minutes worktime, LaserPecker 2 is the strongest support for your endless creativity.

Powerful Laser Cutting

Thanks to the 5W semiconductor laser with the upgraded version of compressed spot technology, you can have a higher standard and more powerful laser cutting with LaserPecker 2. Wood, paper, acrylic, leather goods with a thickness under 5mm.

Super Portable

The exclusive LaserPecker 2 power bank fits in your pocket. Take it anywhere and have fun.

Cross-Platform & Multi-Format

LaserPecker 2 supports cross-platform compatibility for both mobile and desktop use. Versatile multi-format support ensures that your engraving and cutting experience is smooth and successful.

Full Metal Design

LaserPecker 2 is minimalist in nature. Strict attention to details in every process makes it perfect aesthetically and functionally. Full metal design with premium matte finish radiates its unparalleled strength and beauty.

Peak Bluetooth Speed

5M/min – A solid 30 times transmission speed faster than the 1st generation. Faster, more secure with stronger anti-interference capability. It’s also more energy smart to add efficiency to your engraving experience.

High-level Safety Protection

LaserPecker 2 automatically stops for vibration, tilting and over temperature. A blue light filter cover protects your eyes from any discomfort or dryness. The preset password and emergency stop button keep everything under control.

Click Here to Buy Now: $599 $849 (30% off). Hurry, only 16/70 left! Raised over $1,800,000.

This foldable laser-engraver lets you customize practically anything… even food!

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It’s a great time to be alive for creators, I tell you! Everything’s becoming smaller and more accessible. Where was 3D scanning, 3D printing, CNC machining or laser-cutting 10 years ago? We are now in an age where these processes and machines can all exist inside a single 400 sq.ft. workshop. Take a look at the LaserPecker Pro and you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. Its laser module is no bigger than a coffee-cup, and the stand literally folds up into something that can slide right into your bookshelf… but when assembled together, the LaserPecker Pro is arguably the easiest-to-use professional-grade laser cutter and engraver for the masses.

The LaserPecker Pro simplifies the process of laser cutting/engraving into three simple steps. 1) Add your artwork to the LaserPecker app, adjusting it to reach the desired output. 2) Plug the LaserPecker module onto its stand and add the product/material you want to etch or cut underneath. 3) Hit print! LaserPecker immediately begins working to etch or cut out the pattern you’ve fed into it. Its high-powered 405nm blue-violet laser allows you to work with anything from paper to fabric, leather, wood, plastic, and even food! The auto-focusing support stand automatically levels itself to focus the 0.15mm laser onto the desired surface and the laser head even provides a preview of size and placement before starting the job. In order to etch onto items that may not necessarily fit under the LaserPecker’s stand, the module even packs a tripod, allowing you to etch on larger canvasses like cabinets or cupboards. The LaserPecker Pro comes with a set of safety goggles, a protective orange shield that cuts the blue-light, and even internal safeguards like overheating protection and shutdown on motion-detection.

Ultimately, the LaserPecker Pro is one of many devices that promise to bring industrial techniques into the household, allowing you to do more than you could ten or even five years ago. Its compact design lets you set it up practically anywhere, and the MicroUSB charging means you can literally even run it off a laptop or power-bank! With shipping in December 2019 (that’s now!), the LaserPecker Pro is up for grabs, and makes a pretty compelling case for creators who want to build laser-cut products, stencils, or just want to create a line of customized products with any type of artwork, logo, or even personal message!

Designer: Yuanhui Zou

Click Here to Buy Now: $289 $399 (28% off). Only 59/100 left! Raised over $620,000!

LaserPecker Pro – The Most Advanced Portable Laser Engraver

The compact, plug and play LaserPecker Pro puts words, images, patterns or designs on virtually any type of material.

Engrave Any Pattern On Any Surface

Creating patterns with LaserPecker Pro is easy as the app provides a wide variety of patterns to choose from. Or create your own patterns by uploading any picture or customizing a design. The LaserPecker Pro can be used on various materials like paperboard, fabric, wood, leather, felt, plastic and more.

Simple demonstration tutorial.

Smart Control

Auto-focusing Support Stand

LaserPecker Pro has an auto-adjusting support stand that sets up and focuses in seconds. All you have to do is put the engraving target on the spot. The built-in sensors of the stand will measure the distance between the laser generator and the target and automatically adjust the height to make sure the focal point is the correct distance from the surface of the object.

Preview Mode

Before engraving, LaserPecker Pro will first show the planned trajectory of the pattern by projecting a guide laser on the target surface. Users can easily adjust the size, position, and the rotation angle of the pattern based on the preview trajectory. Once satisfied with the pattern, just press the button to burn it in.

Plug & Play, Anytime, Anywhere

1. Set up the stand and power up LaserPecker Pro.
2. Connect LaserPecker Pro with the LaserPecker app, choose or upload any pattern in-app and edit it with user-friendly controls.
3. Start to engrave.

When you find your inspiration, just plug it in, or connect to a power bank or PC via a Type-C port and bring your ideas to life!

Foldable Design

When not in use, they fold down flat, about the size of a small book and can be easily stored away for travel or storage.

Ultra-safe Protections Built-in

Foldable Laser Shield: reduces harmful blue light from the laser, enabling you to safely observe the engraving process without harm to your eyes, when using the proper eye protection. It can be folded for better portability.

Password Lock: the unit unlocks with a password, allowing only authorized people to use it.

Overheat Shutdown: if the inner temperature approaches the safety threshold, LaserPecker Pro will automatically turn off, yo prevent any possible fire.

Motion Detection: if accidental movement occurs while engraving, LaserPecker Pro will automatically turn off, yo prevent any damage or injury.

Click Here to Buy Now: $289 $399 (28% off). Only 59/100 left! Raised over $620,000!

FLUX Beamo Review: An Easy and Compact CO2 Laser Cutter/Engraver

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Ever since I saw a CO2 laser cutter in action at a maker space I visited, I always wanted to have one for my own workshop. The ability to cleanly cut and engrave materials with laser precision has all kinds of uses, from cutting out flat-pack models and puzzles, to adding logos and personalization to objects. But most of the more capable CO2 laser cutters on the market are expensive, difficult to use, and take up a lot of space.

The folks at FLUX aim to change that with their Beamo, a laser cutter/engraver that’s small enough to fit on a desktop, yet is powerful and versatile enough for pro-quality work. It’s also well-priced, with early bird orders on Kickstarter going for as little as $849. FLUX has a strong track record with its crowdfunded projects, having previously delivered on its well-rated Delta+ 3D printer.

Measuring in at 24.21″ (w) x 17.52″ (d) x 6.97″ (h), and weighing 48.5 pounds, the Beamo is equipped with a 30-watt CO2 laser, which basically zaps high voltage across a glass tube filled with CO2 gas, producing a powerful beam from the end of its tube. The beam is then reflected using mirrors, and crisply focused using a lens, which narrows the beam down to about 0.2mm. The Beamo’s resolution is roughly 1000 dpi, and it can engrave at speeds up to 300 mm per second.

I was fortunate enough to get my hands on a pre-production Beamo, and I have to say that I’m very impressed. It took no time to get it set up and connected to my network, and within 10 minutes of opening the box, I had my first completed piece. Everything comes pre-assembled in the box – all you need to do is connect the Wi-Fi antenna (or an Ethernet cable), attach the vent hose to the back of the printer, and plug it in. You’ll definitely want to run that vent hose to a window, as it’s important to keep the fumes in your space to a minimum.

The Beamo can engrave a variety of different materials, including wood, cardboard, fabric, glass, acrylic, leather, stone, tile, and more. Cutting is limited to cardboard, paper, wood, acrylic, and other similar lightweight materials, with maximum thicknesses between 3mm and 5mm. There’s enough room inside the machine to handle objects up to 11.81″ by 8.27″ (300 x 210 mm), and as tall as 1.77″ (45 mm.)

Preparing for a cutting or engraving job is as simple as placing your object on the ventilated surface, flipping down the plastic calibration clip on the head unit, then loosening the knurled knob on the laser head and adjusting it to the height of the object. This ensures a sharp beam focus. This manual adjustment process is easy and takes only a couple of seconds, though buyers can opt for an autofocus module, which also enables slightly deeper cuts in woods (up to 7mm.) That tool is currently bundled with a rotary module, which allows for engraving on curved surfaces, such as drinking glasses.

Working with the Beamo Studio desktop application is quite easy. It works on both Mac OS and Windows (I used the Mac version), and provides an intuitive interface for setting up your artwork. Since the Beamo has a built-in camera, you first use the Camera tool to preview your work piece, then you can start arranging your digital cutting files. The app works with SVG and DXF vector files, as well as JPG and PNG bitmap art. Vector files generally produce sharper images, but with a high enough resolution bitmap, the Beamo does just fine too.

The software comes with presets for a variety of materials and job types, and you can create multi-layered jobs with different settings. For instance, you could import one layer with sharp vector lines, another layer with a bitmap shading, and yet another layer, and set it to cut an outline. This way you can create complicated objects in a single pass. FLUX also plans on releasing a mobile app which will allow users to snap photos, place them using the Beamo’s camera, then send them for output, but it hasn’t been released for review as of yet.

 

The Beamo made quick and precise work of the wood, paper, mirrored glass, and leather that I tested with, though the irregularities of leather cause some blurring that you don’t get in flatter and smoother materials like wood. For materials not listed, you might have to experiment on some scrap to get the power, speed, and repetition settings right. Be sure to avoid using certain plastics, foams, and adhesives with a laser cutter, as it can create toxic fumes or damage the machine.  Render times can vary dramatically depending on the material and complexity of job you’re outputting. Smaller jobs can take as little as a minute, while the most complex images I tested with took 20 minutes or so.

I cannot recommend the FLUX Beamo highly enough. It brings the power of CO2 laser cutting and engraving down to a size and price that many more people can afford, and unlike some crowdfunding projects, the hardware and software is ready for primetime. The Kickstarter campaign for the Beamo is running through Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 11:00 am Central Time, so if you want to get in on one of the earlier units and pre-release pricing as low as $849, now is the time.

For those looking for a larger work area, FLUX is also readying the Beambox, which can work with objects as large as 15.7″ x 14.7″, and cuts material up to 10mm thick. That model is quite a bit more expensive, though, with prices starting at $2499.

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