In the ever-evolving world of technology and craftsmanship, the laser engraving machine has established itself as a versatile and indispensable tool for artists, hobbyists, and professionals alike. As we are stepping into 2024, the market is teeming with a dazzling array of laser engraving machines, each boasting unique features and capabilities. Whether you're an artisan looking to etch intricate designs on wood and metal items, a woodworker seeking precision cuts, or a metalworker in need of detailed engraving on your parts, there's a perfect laser cutter or engraver designed just for you.

Looking for a new side hustle to earn some extra money or a way to turn your laser engraving hobby into a small business? Or you just need to make your laser pay for itself so you can justify the cost to your wife?In this blog post, give you some tips and tricks on how to make money with laser engraver and laser cutter of any type and any budget range. We will describe which type of laser is the best for a certain job and what kind of products you can make with each type of machine. We will get through diode laser engravers ranging from entry level budget(200$) all the way to the state of the art octa-diode laser cutters. You will also see what you can do with a CO2 laser cutter and a galvo fiber laser and we will compare their performance to a diode laser engraver. And we will also give you some tips on how to create professional looking vector designs without any special knowledge of using complex graphical design software. So, fire up your laser and let's get started!

A laser engraver is a handy tool to have around whether you're a hobbyist, small business owner, or DIY-er. They allow you to create custom engraved products with a wide variety of materials. But with so many different models on the market, it can be hard to know which one is right for you. Since we have tested a ton of different laser engravers, we have prepared a list of our favourite machines which will help you to choose the best laser engraver in 2022 for your needs.

Instead of emitting blue light like most diode laser engravers, the xTool Infrared laser module emits the invisible infrared light. Infrared light has different absorption compared to visible light, so you will be able to engrave different materials with this laser module. It is sold as an additional accessory to expand the capabilities of your xTool D1 Pro laser machine! In this article we will review and test it to see what wonderful thing its capable of engraving!