Meet Glowforge

Glowforge 3D Laser Printer

Glowforge

3D Laser Printer

Made for making.

If you can dream it, you can make it.

Glowforge’s powerful laser precisely cuts, engraves, and scores hundreds of different materials so you can make magical things.

Work with hundreds of materials.

Cut with precision.

Engrave with ease.

Score with detail.

Quick to set up, easy to use.

Go from unboxing to creating in under 30 minutes.

Meet the family.

Print all day long with enhanced cooling. Plus, take on oversized projects with the Passthrough slot.

$6,995

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Choose Pro

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

$4,995

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Which Glowforge is right for you?

Glowforge Pro with Passthrough slot

Pro

Plus

Basic

Comprehensive warranty

12 mo

6 mo

Enhanced top speed

Laser tube power

45W

40W

$150 of Premium Proofgrade™

none

Upgraded hardware for improved speed

Cut speed

120%

Enhanced cooling for all-day use

none

Giant-size prints with Passthrough

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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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Let's make something together.

Schedule a virtual demo with a Glowforge Expert & experience the magic of Glowforge in real time.

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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need additional software to print with a Glowforge?

Great news! You can use your Glowforge from a Mac, PC, tablet, and smartphone, using our simple, powerful, and free web interface. To prepare your project, you can choose to use any software that saves a PDF (Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, CorelDraw, Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Autodesk 360, and Sketchup and more) Glowforge can print JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and other file formats. To print a file, just drag-and-drop it directly on our app, and then adjust the preview to your liking.

Do I have to pay for the Glowforge service?

Your Glowforge is yours to use, free of charge! The Glowforge cloud service gives you unlimited monthly prints, including all the features you see in our video. And don’t worry, there’s no paid subscription required.

How quickly can I begin printing once my Glowforge arrives?

Believe it or not - most of our customers tell us it takes them less than 30 minutes to get their printer out of the box, plug it in, set it up, and finish their 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.

What materials can Glowforge cut or engrave?

Glowforge opens up a world of materials. While traditional 3D printers are confined to layers of plastic, Glowforge is completely different. Delve into hundreds of beautiful materials like leather, acrylic, hardwood, fabric - even chocolate! Glowforge can cut wood, fabric, leather, paper, Plexiglas (acrylic), Delrin (acetal), mylar, rubber, Corian, foods, and more. Glowforge can also engrave all of the above plus glass, coated metal, marble, anodized aluminum, titanium, some phones, tablets, and laptops, and more laser safe materials. For a by-the-minute update on what folks are printing: check out #glowforge on Instagram.

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.

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.

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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