James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Editor's note: Due to multiple issues in our ongoing test of the Glowforge Aura, CNET does not currently recommend this laser cutter. If you've heard the name Glowforge before, there's a reasonable ...

The Glowforge Laser Cutters use a high power CO2 laser for accurately engraving and cutting various materials. In the Maker Lab we have a Glowforge Plus laser. Materials: Cardboard, cardstock, wood, ...

The onslaught of 3D printers has created a booming market for machines that can make quality products at home. Glowforge is a new object-maker that's a 3D laser printer, cutter and engraver rolled ...

Laser cutters are nothing new, but Glowforge has a long history of adding something that the category has sorely been lacking: Ease of use. Today, the company announces the Aura. Smaller, cheaper and ...

It's rare to find a machine with such wide appeal, but Glowforge manages to tick almost every box for businesses, education and, of course, crafters. There's little to fault with the ease of use and ...

For $1,199, the Aura comes nearly ready to use out of the box, complete with a library of readymade designs you can use for an added cost. If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a ...

Laser cutting is fun. A lot of fun. You’re putting a thing into a box and firing friggin’ lasers at it to cut or etch whatever your heart desires. It’s a wonderful Venn diagram of science and fire ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The Glowforge Aura costs $1,199, but it’s still far cheaper than its premium counterparts. The Glowforge Aura ...

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