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WeldAir handheld laser welder mounted on a collaborative robot for DIY robotic welding

WeldAir Cobot DIY: Turning a Handheld Laser Welder into a Robot-Guided Welding and Cutting Tool

Can a handheld laser welder become a robot-guided welding and light cutting tool? In this DIY project, we used the WeldAir handheld laser welder as the base system, mounted the...

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CO2 laser cutting machine retrofit project in Spain

CO2 to Fiber Retrofit in Spain: Bringing an 18-Year-Old Laser Cutter Back to Production

Spain retrofit case study CO2 to Fiber Retrofit in Spain: Bringing an 18-Year-Old Laser Cutter Back to Production A field story from Spain: how a customer-owned high-end CO2 laser cutting...

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12kW Fiber Retrofit in North Carolina: Upgrading a High-Speed CO2 Laser Cutter

12kW Fiber Retrofit in North Carolina: Upgrading a High-Speed CO2 Laser Cutter

United States retrofit case study 12kW Fiber Retrofit in North Carolina: Upgrading a High-Speed CO2 Laser Cutter How a customer-owned high-speed CO2 laser cutting machine kept its original mechanical strength...

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DIY Fiber Laser Cutter vs DIY Robotic Laser Welding: The Same Logic, A Simpler Build

DIY Fiber Laser Cutter vs DIY Robotic Laser Welding: The Same Logic, A Simpler Build

We built DIY fiber laser cutters by combining a mechanical platform, laser source, cutting head, chiller, motion system, and wiring. DIY robotic laser welding follows the same modular idea, but...

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DIY Small-Format Metal Laser Cutter: A Compact Air-Cooled Solution with Au3tech

DIY Small-Format Metal Laser Cutter: A Compact Air-Cooled Solution with Au3tech

Explore the practicality of building your own DIY Small-Format Metal Laser Cutter with air-cooled fiber laser technology. This post details simplified setups, essential components, and flexible options suitable for small...

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2026 Shanghai Laser Optics World: Four Directions of Laser Supply Chain Evolution

2026 Shanghai Laser Optics World: Four Directions of Laser Supply Chain Evolution

Discover the key innovations from the Shanghai Laser Optics World, where the industry is evolving through platformization, systematization, complementarity, and specialization. Learn how these trends impact laser supply chain evolution...

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First Beam Strike! A DIY Builder's Journey with SkyFire's Refurbished RFL-C2000H

First Beam Strike! A DIY Builder's Journey with SkyFire's Refurbished RFL-C2000H

Discover how Ian Eliason transformed frustration into triumph with his DIY laser system RFL-C2000H. This inspiring journey demonstrates the power of determination, the value of SkyFire support, and how AI...

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From DIY to Success Michael Barrry's Laser Cutting Journey

Early Days, Real Volume: How One DIY Builder Already Shipped Thousands of Laser-Cut Parts

Discover how Michael Barry's journey into DIY laser-cut parts production showcases the rapid payback potential of a personal laser cutting business. With thousands of parts already produced, learn what it...

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Starter or Professional? Your Guide to the 3rd SkyFire DIY Competition

Starter or Professional? Your Guide to the 3rd SkyFire DIY Competition

Confused about which division to enter in the SkyFire DIY competition guide? This post details the differences between the Starter and Professional divisions, their requirements, and how to effectively showcase...

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Innovating Laser Technology: Insights from Bob’s Experience in Canada

Innovating Laser Technology: Insights from Bob’s Experience in Canada

Explore how Bob leveraged his extensive engineering experience to tackle complex retrofit challenges in the Canadian laser market. Discover the rising trend of DIY laser projects as cost-effective solutions for...

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