Why choose Glowforge?

We’re glad you asked.

What can you make with metal on a Glowforge?

The most common pre-sale Google search for our brand is “Why is Glowforge so expensive?” The first few search results are blogs, reddit posts, and pages from competitors like OmTech and Thunder.

Go from idea to finished project on day 1.

Glowforge has everything you need to make incredible projects right away — no sticky mats, blades, or accessories needed.

Print with precision.

Glowforge’s laser cuts, engraves, & scores your materials without dragging or even touching the material.

Create with more materials.

Glowforge works with 100s of materials like paper, wood, felt, leather, & acrylic, as well as metal, glass, rubber, cork, cardboard, laptops – or even food

Design your way.

Start with a pen and paper, your favorite design software, or the creative tools in Glowforge Premium to create projects you’ll be proud of.

Think big.

Glowforge Pro’s Passthrough slot & advanced cooling let you print infinitely long projects all day long.

There’s something for everyone.

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