Glowforge

Glowforge is a laser cutting machine that uses a laser the width of a human hair to cut, engrave, and shape designs from a variety of materials; usually wood, leather, or acrylic.[1]

History

Dan Shapiro decided to crowdfund his project for a laser cutting machine, Glowforge, using its own crowdfunding platform based on WordPress, Elevato and other plug-ins because the company wanted to have direct communication with the community.[2]

The campaign started On September 24, 2015 in which supporters were able to make pre-orders, they raised $22 million in Series B rounding fund from Foundry Group and True Ventures, in 30 days they received pre-orders of 27.9 million dollars.

The campaign ended on October 24, 2015, the funding raised $27.9 million.

Models

Glowforge is sold in 6 models:

  • Spark: It is the economic model uses normal speed and diode laser.
  • Aura
  • Plus
  • Plus HD
  • Pro: It is 12 times faster and uses CO2 laser.
  • Pro HD[3]

Materials

Glowforge can cut many materials, included: Cardboard, wood, fabric, leather among others.

See also

References

  1. ^ Multiple references:
    • "Glowforge is a laser cutter for DIY enthusiasts". Engadget. 2016-01-08. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
    • Ravenscraft, Eric (2023-08-08). "The Glowforge Aura Laser Cutter Makes a Powerful Tool Easy". WIRED. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
    • Bertacchi, Denise; updated, Anj Bryant Contributions from Andrew Sink last (2024-10-27). "Best Laser Cutters and Engravers 2025". Tom's Hardware. Retrieved 2025-06-30. {{cite web}}: |last2= has generic name (help)
    • Jennings, Alastair (2023-10-02). "Best laser engravers of 2025". TechRadar. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
    • "Glowforge Pro review: Laser cutting and engraving for serious makers and small businesses". ZDNET. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
    • "Glowforge Aura Review: A Delightful Sandbox of Potential Crafting Fun". CNET. 2023-09-17. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  2. ^ Squall Growth (2024-08-30). Why Glowforge Chose NOT to Use Kickstarter for Crowdfunding | The Secret to Owning Your Audience. Retrieved 2025-06-30 – via YouTube.
  3. ^ "Glowforge Comparison Chart". glowforge.com. Retrieved 2025-06-30.

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