Glowforge 3D Laser Printer Performance Series

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Glowforge

3D Laser Printer

Our most powerful laser cuts, engraves, and scores hundreds of materials with incredible speed, power, and precision.

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Our most powerful lasers

The Glowforge Performance Series features our most powerful lasers — 40W in Glowforge Plus, and 45W in Glowforge Pro. The Glowforge Pro’s solid-state cooling means you can create all day.

Unleash your creativity with the world's first Craft Laser™. Use hundreds of materials to create anything you can imagine.

Choose Aura

Bring your vision to life with amazing speed and precision. Create bigger projects faster with Glowforge Plus’s upgraded components.

$4,995

Choose Plus

Print all day long with our fastest, most powerful laser. Designed for your school or business, Glowforge Pro features enhanced cooling and a Passthrough slot for creating infinitely long projects.

$6,995

Choose Pro

Create all day long with the ultimate option for your business, school, or home. Print infinitely long projects with the Passthrough slot.

$5,995

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Choose Pro

The powerful laser features upgraded components and cuts & engraves hundreds of materials.

$3,995

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Our most powerful lasers

The Glowforge Performance Series features our most powerful lasers — 40W in Glowforge Plus, and 45W in Glowforge Pro. The Glowforge Pro’s solid-state cooling means you can create all day.

Print all day long with enhanced cooling. Take on oversized projects with the Passthrough slot.

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Our premium experience, Glowforge Plus has the power to bring your vision to life at the speed of light.

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Which Glowforge is right for you?

Aura

Plus

Pro

Cut speed

10x

12x

Top speed

20x

24x

Laser power

40W

45W

Max cutting

1/4"

1/2"

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Max engraving

3/4"

Cooling

Onboard air cooling

Onboard liquid cooling

Enhanced cooling for all-day printing

Printable size

12" x 12"

19.5" x 11"

none

Giant prints with Passthrough

12 in

20 in

Works with clear acrylic & glass

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Go bigger with Pro Passthrough

Glowforge Pro’s Passthrough slot lets you create infinitely long projects — simply print, slide, and repeat to create signs, decor, or even furniture.

Powerful tools for every creator

Whether you’re creating projects in the classroom, products in your workshop, or prints at home, Glowforge has the laser you need.

Click and print

The Glowforge Catalog has thousands of ready-to-create prints. No design experience needed.

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Design your way

Print the projects you want. Create custom designs in the Glowforge App, or upload a file from your favorite design software.

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Perfect prints every time

Create with hundreds of materials including our Proofgrade® collection, designed to work perfectly with Glowforge!

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The Glowforge Performance Series

Our fastest, most powerful lasers

The Glowforge Performance Series features our most powerful lasers — 40W in Glowforge Plus, and 45W in Glowforge Pro. The Plus cuts up to 10x faster than the Glowforge Aura, and the Pro cuts up to 12x faster. The Glowforge Pro’s solid-state cooling means you can create all day.

Works with even more materials

Create with thousands of materials, including glass and clear acrylic. The Glowforge Performance Series lets you create with thicker materials, too — up to 2 inches thick.

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Go bigger

Glowforge Pro’s Passthrough slot lets you create infinitely long projects — simply print, slide, and repeat to create signs, plaques, or even furniture.

Great for businesses

Whether you’re just starting a side hustle or have a growing company, the Glowforge Performance Series works as hard as you do so you can create more, faster.

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And great for schools

With Glowforge, students can learn about STEM, design, entrepreneurship, and more. See why thousands of schools are already using Glowforge in their curriculum.

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Look under the hood

Want to know more about the technology powering the Glowforge Performance Series?

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What Glowforge owners say

“Worth every penny!"

“I am a middle school computer teacher and this machine is transforming my classroom. My students are so engaged when creating designs to be printed.”

Tanya

“One of the best machines on the market"

“This is not just a laser, but a new employee joining our company, very extraordinary and incredibly easy to use. Thank you Glowforge.”

Chris

“Great investment!"

“Best investment we have made for ourselves. It has taken our handmade craft items to the next level. We wish we would have bought it sooner. We could not be happier!”

Rachel

“I've had my Glowforge for 4 months & love it."

“Creating new projects gets easier over time and the new updates to software keeps getting better and better. My Glowforge has been great for last minute personalized gifts especially during this holiday season.”

Stanley

“Can't imagine life without her!”

“I absolutely love my Glowforge. It has been used every day since I received it and I have made so many unique projects that I couldn't have imagined creating before owning it!”

Cynthia

“Game changer for creators!”

“I have used the glowforge for 6 months and it has revolutionized my business! I am able to quickly create intricate and repeatable products.”

Paul

“Incredible detail”

“I am new to the laser world, but I am LOVING this machine!! I couldn't imagine trying to make these tiny detailed cuts with anything else. So impressed. It’s been a lot of fun to learn.”

David

“Love it!”

“I LOVE my Glowforge! I have been having so much fun learning how to use it! There are so many things you can do with it and I want to do them all! I’m using GF premium and have been able to do everything I want to so far.”

Tina

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Material Capability

19.5” by 11” (Glowforge Basic and Plus)
19.5” by ∞ (Glowforge Pro)
Maximum material height: 2″ (50mm)

Software

Drag-and-drop with live camera preview
Works with Mac, PC, iPhone, Android, and more
JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and more

Hardware

Dimensions: 38W x 20.75D x 8.25H
Dual cameras: wide angle & macro
Precise to 1/1000th of an inch
Full autofocus

Material Capability

19.5” by 11” (Glowforge Basic and Plus)
19.5” by ∞ (Glowforge Pro)
Maximum material height: 2″ (50mm)

Software

Drag-and-drop with live camera preview
Works with Mac, PC, iPhone, Android, and more
JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and more

Hardware

Dimensions: 38W x 20.75D x 8.25H
Dual cameras: wide angle & macro
Precise to 1/1000th of an inch
Full autofocus

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Material Capability

19.5” by 11” (Glowforge Basic and Plus)
19.5” by ∞ (Glowforge Pro)
Maximum material height: 2″ (50mm)

Software

Drag-and-drop with live camera preview
Works with Mac, PC, iPhone, Android, and more
JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and more

Hardware

Dimensions: 38W x 20.75D x 8.25H
Dual cameras: wide angle & macro
Precise to 1/1000th of an inch
Full autofocus

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Ready to get started?

Connect with us to learn more about using Glowforge Pro for creating at home, making products for your business, or bringing ideas to life in the classroom.

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Talk to our experts to learn how to bring the Glowforge Performance Series to your business or classroom.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials can I use with Glowforge?

Glowforge precisely cuts, engraves, and scores hundreds of materials, like plywood, acrylic, leather, cardstock, paper — even chocolate — to bring your ideas to life in minutes. And we’ve created Proofgrade®, a line of materials specifically designed for Glowforge to produce stellar results every time.

To learn more about what materials work with Glowforge, click here.

What size materials can I use?

No matter which Glowforge you choose, you’ll be able to use materials measuring 12 x 20.4” The Glowforge Pro has a Passthrough slot which accommodates material up to 20.4” wide, 1/4" thick, and as long as you want. Want to work with a thicker material? Simply remove the stainless steel crumb tray in the bottom of your Glowforge and print with materials up to 2” thick.

Do I need extra software to create with a Glowforge?

Not at all. Every Glowforge works with the web-based Glowforge App, which you can use from your Mac, Chromebook, Android, iPhone, or tablet. It’s powerful and easy to use — and if you use other design software (Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Autodesk 360, Sketchup, and more), you can simply drop your files into the Glowforge App. It supports JPG, PNG, PDF, SVG, and other common formats, so you can start creating your way.

How easy is it to get started?

It takes less than 30 minutes to get your printer out of the box, set it up, and finish your first print.

How precise is the Glowforge laser?

Glowforge uses a beam of light the width of a human hair to cut and engrave with incredible accuracy within a thousandth of an inch. Further, your Glowforge can engrave images in stunning high-resolution - comparable to what you see on your phone or computer screen now. You can learn more, here.

How much space will a Glowforge take up in my home?

The Glowforge has a compact 3’ x 2’ footprint and fits well in any craft space, workshop, or family area.

Do I need a subscription to use my Glowforge?

You don’t! The Glowforge App lets you create new designs or import your own, engrave using the Trace feature, and store everything in the cloud, ready to pick up right where you left off. And it's absolutely free.

Glowforge Premium is our subscription design software that supercharges your Glowforge, including millions of ready-to-use graphics, fonts, and creative tools, like stamp-makers or puzzle templates. It gives you access to thousands of free designs in the Glowforge Catalog, all ready for you to customize and print. And you also get Magic Canvas, our AI-powered art assistant that turns your words into unique, engravable images.

Want to know more about Glowforge Premium? Click here!

Which Glowforge is best for me?

Whichever Glowforge model you choose, you can be sure your Glowforge will be easy to set up and use, and will allow you to work with hundreds of materials. It comes will free printing software, everything you need to get started, and a free supply of premium materials to get you started. But there are some differences between our three models.

Not sure which model is right for you?

The Glowforge Basic is our introductory model, perfect for moderate home use.
The Glowforge Plus is a great solution for people who want to print frequently and quickly.
The Glowforge Pro is our most powerful and capable model, ideal for a small business, or when more than one person will be using it.

Here are a few more details to help you decide:

Speed (Pro is fastest): The Glowforge Pro top engraving speed is 3x as fast as the Glowforge Basic, and cutting is 1.2x as fast. The Glowforge Plus top engraving speed is 2x as fast as the Glowforge Basic.
Warranty (Plus and Pro have 12 months): The Glowforge Basic has 6 months of warranty coverage, while the Plus and Pro offer a double warranty of a full 12 months warranty.
Material Size (Pro has Passthrough): All Glowforge printers can accommodate materials measuring up to 18” deep, 20.4” wide, and 2” tall. The maximum printable area is about 11 x 19.5”. The Glowforge Pro allows you to make enormous oversized prints. The Pro Passthrough slot in the front and back allows for materials that are 20” wide, up to ¼” thick, and as long as you want. That means you can create huge, dramatic products like furniture. To use the passthrough, you print the first 10 inches (25.4 cm), then slide the material through the slot, and repeat.
Laser Class: The Plus and Basic models are a Class 1 laser (like a DVD player). The Passthrough slot makes the Pro model a Class 4 laser which requires the person using it to have laser safety training (included with your purchase). You should not use the Pro in public or around kids without installing Pro Shields, which are included with your purchase.
Temperatures (Pro prints up to 81°F (27°C)): The Pro is designed for printing all day in temperatures up to 81°F (27°C). The Basic and Plus will pause periodically to cool if used continually in warm temperatures; they’re designed for environments up to 75°F (24°C).

Technology. The Glowforge Plus has an upgraded linear system to support faster motor speeds. The Glowforge Pro adds a solid state cooling unit and an upgraded 45 watt laser for the fastest possible prints.

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Glowforge

3D Laser Printer

Made by creators like you

Our most powerful lasers

Our most powerful lasers

Go bigger with Pro Passthrough

Go bigger with Pro Passthrough

Powerful tools for every creator

Powerful tools for every creator

Whether you’re creating projects in the classroom, products in your workshop, or prints at home, Glowforge has the laser you need.

Whether you’re creating projects in the classroom, products in your workshop, or prints at home, Glowforge has the laser you need.

For Educators

For Businesses

For Sellers

For Crafters

Click and print

Design your way

Perfect prints every time

The Glowforge Performance Series

What Glowforge owners say

“Worth every penny!"

“One of the best machines on the market"

“Great investment!"

“I've had my Glowforge for 4 months & love it."

“Can't imagine life without her!”

“Game changer for creators!”

“Incredible detail”

“Love it!”

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Material Capability

Software

Hardware

Material Capability

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Material Capability

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