Industrial Laser Technology - Markets and Applications
Application for CNC machines and 3D Printers
Lasers whose power sources are based solely on laser diodes are considered to be durable and robust solutions. From the point of view of their application in industrial laser systems, they are one of the most promising devices due to their small dimensions, quite high power, ease of high-frequency modulation and the possibility of obtaining wavelengths across a very wide band.
The use of laser diodes in industry for cutting and engraving is evolving rapidly. The rise of “desktop CNC” machines and 3D printers encouraged manufacturers to implement diode-laser solutions for processing many materials. Today, common blue-diode systems handle fabrics (including industrial systems), paper, cardboard, rubber, wood and selected plastics.
The development of industrial diode technology is also driven by customers who expect higher laser engraving head power. Diode-based sources offer a strong price-to-quality ratio and remain the most common in compact laser heads for cutting and engraving, while further R&D pushes attainable power and productivity.
XT-Series Laser Heads for Industrial Throughput
Focus on our current heads: PLH3D-XT-50 for ultra-high-detail engraving & thin-stock cutting, and PLH3D-XT8 for high-power cutting and fast production engraving.
PLH3D-XT-50 — precision engraving specialist
- 6 W optical power with an Ultra HD ~45 µm spot (~550 DPI) for photo-grade detail and razor-sharp text.
- Best for: very detailed engraving and thin-material cutting (wood up to ~3 mm in a single pass, depending on species and setup).
- Adjustable spot via working distance lets you balance resolution vs. throughput for different jobs.
- Material range: woods, rubber, cardboard, fabrics, leather, painted/anodized metals; also stainless-steel & titanium marking (with suitable process settings).
- Easy integration: works with PLH3D-CNC Adapter Pro and common CNC controllers (0–24 V control).
PLH3D-XT8 — high-power cutting & fast engraving
- 45 W optical power with an ≈180 µm spot (125 DPI) for rapid cutting and bold, clean engravings.
- Max wood cutting thickness: up to ~20 mm (¾″) with optimized air assist and toolpaths.
- Integrated High-Pressure Air Assist, copper heat pipes, robust full-metal body and a fast built-in driver with PWM/TTL modulation & status LEDs.
- Two power modes to switch between fine grayscale engraving and full-power cutting.
- Plug&Play kits include CNC Adapter Pro, PSU, mount, cabling, OptiShield and safety glasses for quick commissioning.
High-Power Diode Laser Engravers
Modern blue-diode heads like XT-50 and XT8 extend applications from ultra-fine engraving and thin-stock cutting to fast, CO2-like throughput on wood and many organics, with compact footprints and high electrical-to-optical efficiency.
