Glowforge Lasers

Glowforge: The First 3D Laser Printer
I’m so excited to finally be able to share what we’ve been working on here at Glowforge. We’re building a cloud-based consumer desktop laser cutter – or as we like to think of it, the first 3D laser printer. The New York...
Glowforge Owner Mr. Brandon Western: Middle School STEM Teacher
We chatted with Brandon Western, a middle school STEM teacher at a K-8 school in Central Florida, to learn about how he’s using Glowforge in his classroom to teach his students how to design, create and be innovative. We...
Desktop Laser or Traditional 3D Printer?
Ask yourself these four simple questions to find your dream device. Here at Glowforge, we are creators like you. We love to bring ideas into the world, and want you to have the same delight that we do — giving a personal...
Worldwide Laser Thursday (Laser Optional)
From the early days of Glowforge, when we had our first working units in the office, we had a tradition of Laser Thursdays – an event where everyone that works at the company can spend an evening sharing a meal, getting ...
Meet the Glowforge Family
Here’s everything you need to know about our Performance and Craft Laser Series. What’s the difference between the Series? The Glowforge Performance Series includes our fastest, most powerful lasers. They’re the #1 ch...
Cutting + Engraving Wood with a Laser
“Can I cut wood with my Glowforge?” We keep a list of our most-asked questions, and this is right at the top. The short answer is an enthusiastic “yes!” But let’s dive in a bit deeper. Whether you’re an
Engraving Metal with a Laser
Engraving the lid of a (real, functioning) Macbook Pro was the first big “WOW” project when we launched Glowforge, and it’s still one of the most popular projects for new owners. But tattooing your laptop is just the be...