Face shields are in high demand and some of our customers are shifting production of their laser systems to help fill this need.

Here is a simple design for a face shield that can be produced quickly with a Universal laser system.

CO₂ and fiber lasers are the most common laser types for material processing including laser cutting, laser engraving, and laser marking. This overview introduces the materials appropriate for CO₂ lasers and fiber lasers at power levels below 200 watts. It also introduces links to resources to help you determine the best laser system configuration for your requirements.

As a good supplement to your own creativity or for base designs to add to, there are a wide variety of online sources for free and low-cost design files. These design files will work with your design software and laser system for laser cutting and laser engraving.

There are a variety of software programs commonly used to design graphic files for laser processing. These programs include text, graphic design and layout, photo editing, CAD/engineering design, and serialization and coding software.

Here is a list of some of the more common software programs used with laser systems (also known as laser cutters, laser engravers, or laser machines).

As laser cutting, engraving and marking systems become more common for business and educational use, it can be easy to assume that manufacturers have taken precautions to make their products safe. But with different laser safety standards all over the world, it is smart to take a closer look to make sure the system is really safe for your intended use and environment. If you buy a system without assessing safety, you could end up with property damage or severe user harm.

As a laser system owner, you are responsible for meeting all workplace safety requirements for operation. Failure to follow local and federal regulations or otherwise ignore safety obligations not only puts employees at risk, but it also can increase your liability in the case of an accident. Even if you unknowingly bring an unsafe laser system into your facility, you may be found guilty of negligence.