The best alternative to the Glowforge Pro is the xTool P2. It’s more powerful, faster, and has more premium features such as curved surface engraving, and batch processing features. And it’s cheaper! ... Read more
The main differences between CNC mills and CNC routers are that CNC mills are better for hard materials like steel, have a larger Z-axis movement and are great for tall material blocks, ... Read more
A year ago, the Ortur Laser Master 2 Pro reigned supreme as the best budget laser engraver around. Then xTool released the xTool D1 Pro, a 10W laser with a better build ... Read more
When it comes to Snapmaker vs xTool, the main question is whether the laser on the Snapmaker 2.0 A350T is enough for your projects, or whether you need a specialized machine like ... Read more
In the battle of spindle vs router for your CNC machine, the victor really depends on your specific needs. For industrial-grade operations and longevity, a spindle reigns supreme – but for lightweight ... Read more
X-Carve was a great machine at the time, a ported version of an older Shapeoko. But, since then, X-Carve haven’t really innovated, and the machine is mostly the same as it was ... Read more
In your quest to find the best laser software, you’re likely to stumble across the Lightburn vs LaserGRBL. Here are the key differences to help you pick which is best for you: ... Read more
In my opinion, xTool makes the best diode lasers, and the xTool D1 Pro is the flagship sub-$1000 laser cutter for hobbyists and small businesses alike. But, with three options available, the ... Read more
When buying a diode laser cutter, there are two competitors that stand above the rest: the xTool D1 Pro vs Atomstack x7 Pro. I have hands-on testing with many diode lasers and ... Read more
The controller is one of the essential parts of any CNC, laser, or 3D printer. If you don’t want to buy industrial controllers, you have two choices: you can either turn an Arduino board ... Read more
xTool makes some of the best laser engravers around, and I personally think the xTool D1 Pro is the best diode laser out right now. The xTool D1 was the most popular ... Read more
In this article, I’ll compare Mach3 vs Mach4 over its current issues, capabilities, intended audience, price, features, support, and more. I’ll go in-depth here, but if you want a quick summary, I’ve ... Read more
In my comparison of the Maslow CNC vs MakerMade M2, overall the MakerMade M2 offers significant improvements over Maslow Classic in accuracy, ease of assembly, and speed. However, it’s twice the price ... Read more
Overview Fiber and CO2 lasers are more accessible and affordable than ever – but while they’re both laser cutters, they also differ greatly. They suit very different materials, so if you buy ... Read more
Glowforge and xTool are both titans in the laser cutting space. Both companies offer impressive products that are very popular. Within the laser cutting community, there’s a lot of discussion between xTool ... Read more
I have owned, hands-on tested, and reviewed both the Ortur Laser Master 3, and the OLM2 Pro, and so I’m well-versed in the differences between these two affordable diode lasers. TLDR: buy ... Read more
Personally, I lean towards Onshape. Onshape is better than SolidWorks if you have a team that designs together, and Onshape will also save you a lot of money. But, SolidWorks is more ... Read more
AutoCAD and SolidWorks are two of the most widely used CAD programs. But, AutoCAD and SolidWorks are very different, so learning their differences is important for anyone who wants to work with ... Read more
SolidWorks and CATIA are prominent CAD software with a wide range of applications, both made by Dassault Systemes. But, they target different industries, and there are different job opportunities for CATIA and ... Read more
Good quality desktop lasers supercharge your creativity, allowing you to cut and engrave wood, acrylics, metals (engraving only), and so much more. If you’re looking to set up a small business selling ... Read more
Full disclosure, when I was tasked with writing an article pitting FreeCAD vs Fusion 360 I picked the winner before I wrote word one. I’m happy to admit I was wrong to ... Read more
This is a comparison of Inventables’ X Carve Pro and Carbide 3D’s Shapeoko Pro, two CNC routers that are upgrades of the brands’ well-known X Carve and Shapeoko 4 models. Looking for ... Read more
In this article, I look at the X Carve and Shapeoko CNC routers, how they compare to one another, and reveal which is best overall. I’ll be pitching the latest X Carve ... Read more
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