The WeCreat Lumos Ultra [Now live on Kickstarter — save up to 43% with Super Early Bird, over 3 Million $ raised!, or check out their Official Website] is one of the most interesting laser engravers I have tested so far. Unlike traditional laser machines that specialize in only one type of material, the Lumos Ultra combines two completely different laser technologies into a single system, making it possible to engrave almost any material you can imaging – from glass and plastics to metals and stone.
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WeCreat Lumos Ultra Review – The World’s First UV + MOPA All-in-One Laser System
According to WeCreat, this is the world’s first all-in-one UV + MOPA laser system. Compared to buying two separate machines, this setup saves more than 35% in cost, reduces switching time by over 90%, and takes up around 50% less workspace.
The Wecreat Lumos Ultra is now live on Kickstarter — save up to 43% with Super Early Bird, over 3 Million $ already raised!, or check out their Official Website!
The WeCreat Lumos Ultra features a 6W UV laser for engraving plastics, glass, wood, leather, and other delicate materials without burn marks. It can also create impressive embedded 3D glass crystal engravings.
On top of that, the Wecreat Lumos Ultra supports anoptional MOPA fiber laser module for high-speed and deep metal engraving, rust removal, color marking on stainless steel, and even stone engraving.
For this review, I tested the machine with a powerful 100W JPT MOPA fiber laser source together with the rotary attachment and slider extension. The JPT is a well known brand which produces great quality MOPA fiber laser sources that have become an industry standard in this segment.
Included Accessories and Hardware
The machine comes with three interchangeable lenses:
- Purple 200mm lens for standard UV surface engraving
- Green 70mm lens for 3D inner glass engraving
- Red 200mm lens for metal engraving with the fiber laser
On the back of the machine are all the necessary accessory connections, including the opening for inserting the fiber laser collimator head.
One of the highlights is the rotary attachment. It is honestly one of the best rotary tools I have seen so far.
The chuck is covered in soft, grippy rubber, making it ideal for holding glasses from the inside without slipping. The package also includes:
- Long ring engraving pins
- Small and medium grippy pins
- Rubber chuck jaws
- Adjustable support arms
- Dual-bearing support attachment
Additional accessories include a cutting plate, angled positioning brackets, and an exhaust hose.
Software – Better Than Expected
The Wecreat Lumos Ultra can be controlled using either WeCreat Make It software or LightBurn.
Normally, proprietary laser software tends to be clunky and limited, so I was skeptical at first. Surprisingly, WeCreat Make It runs very smoothly and feels polished and intuitive.
The software includes useful tools like:
- Background removal
- Cropping tools
- Camera alignment
- Layer controls
- 3D engraving modes
LightBurn compatibility is also supported, although advanced functions like 3D glass engraving are currently only available in WeCreat Make It.
High Resolution UV Photo Engraving Test
To begin testing, I engraved a high-resolution image using the UV laser.
I imported a photo, converted it into a negative, adjusted the image settings, and engraved it onto black engraving paper. The first attempt came out slightly too bright, but after adjusting the settings, the result looked fantastic.
The amount of detail a UV laser can produce is honestly unbelievable.
Engraving Denim Fabric Without Burning
Next, I tested engraving on jeans fabric.
The design engraved in roughly one minute, and before checking the final result, I refreshed the camera preview to test alignment accuracy. The alignment was nearly perfect. The design that was engraved with WeCreat Lumos Ultra is on the top left corner of the fabric.
There were some burn marks visible in tiny flower details, but this was caused by my design settings rather than the laser itself. I had enabled outline tracing after fill engraving, which overheated the extremely small details.
Aside from that, the engraving quality was excellent.
UV lasers are far superior to diode lasers for fabric because they remove dye without damaging the fibers themselves. Diode lasers usually burn the fibers, weakening the material and leaving brown marks. The bottom engravings from the photo above were done by a diode laser for comparison.
The Best Focus Adjustment System I’ve Seen
One feature I really liked is the manual focus adjustment knob.
Although the machine supports autofocus, manual adjustments are extremely precise. The faster you rotate the knob, the faster the Z-axis moves. Tiny movements allow for very fine adjustments.
The focus system uses two alignment dots that merge together when the machine is perfectly focused. It is one of the most satisfying focus systems I have used on any laser engraver.
UV Laser Wood Cutting Performance
I also tested wood cutting using the 6W UV laser.
Cutting 4mm plywood required around 18 passes at 100 mm/s. While 18 passes sounds like a lot, the galvo system moves extremely fast, so the total cutting time is still surprisingly short.
The result was impressive:
- Extremely clean cuts
- Virtually zero burn marks
- Tiny cutting kerf
I also tested 5mm solid beech wood. The first attempt did not cut all the way through because I forgot to increase the pass count, but it clearly demonstrated how incredibly thin the cutting kerf is.
Compared to a black cut done with a high-end 40W diode laser on the second photo, the difference is night and day.
Plastic Engraving Is Excellent
UV lasers are ideal for plastics because they do not melt the surface.
I tested engraving a white cosmetic cream lid, and the result came out beautifully sharp with excellent detail.
This is also one of the more commercially useful applications for UV lasers because plastic parts can be engraved extremely quickly.
Leather Engraving and Dual Preview Lasers
The WeCreat Lumos Ultra also performs very well on leather.
Using layer functions inside the software, I engraved different parts of the design using separate parameter sets to create both lighter and darker tones.
Another useful feature is the dual preview laser system.
The UV preview is incredibly sharp and accurate, while the red preview laser is easier to see on difficult surfaces.
Glass Engraving Test
Despite using a relatively large 200mm lens, the machine engraves glass surprisingly well.
Glass is usually difficult to engrave because larger lenses slightly reduce beam energy density, but the 6W UV laser handled it easily.
The result was a deep, durable engraving with excellent clarity.
Unfortunately, I forgot to rotate the design correctly, so the glass only looks correct while drinking from it.
Tamper-Proof Sticker Engraving
One unexpected but very useful application is engraving tamper-proof security labels.
Using a fill pattern for the text and a slower outline pass for cutting, I created custom security stickers that can be applied to products or packaging.
The labels adhere extremely well, and attempting to remove them destroys the sticker exactly as intended.
This could easily become a profitable small business product. You can get the tamper proof laser markable label tape here!
2.5D and 3D Inner Glass Engraving
The most unique feature of the UV laser is definitely embedded inner glass engraving.
Using the green 70mm lens, I first tested 2.5D engraving.
The machine automatically adjusts Z-axis height layer by layer to create depth inside the crystal. The final result was far more detailed than I expected.
Interestingly, the software appears to generate realistic depth automatically. In my dog engraving test, one paw was engraved slightly higher than the other, and the muzzle protruded outward more naturally.
The result looked genuinely three-dimensional.
I then tested full 3D inner glass engraving.
This process took around 40 minutes, but the final result looked incredible and would make an amazing personalized gift.
Installing the 100W JPT MOPA Fiber Laser
Connecting the MOPA module is very simple.
You only need to:
- Connect the communication cable
- Connect the power cable
- Insert the fiber laser collimator head
- Install the red 200mm lens
Once installed, the machine transforms into a very capable metal engraving system.
Metal Engraving and Rust Removal
The 100W JPT MOPA fiber laser source is extremely powerful.
It can create deep metal engravings very quickly, and by adjusting parameters, completely different finishes can be achieved.
A second cleaning pass produced a bright white finish with excellent contrast.
The same effect also works extremely well for rust removal.
I tested two separate parameter sets:
- One produced a clean matte white surface
- The other created a polished metallic appearance
Deep Brass Embossing
Next, I tested deep embossing in brass.
The machine engraved 128 layers at full power with additional cleaning passes every 10 layers.
The final engraving reached approximately 0.7mm depth and produced a beautiful 3D effect ideal for jewelry or decorative pieces.
Stone Engraving
The fiber laser also performs surprisingly well on stone.
At high speed and full power, it creates deep engravings very quickly, and even deep embossing effects are possible.
Color Marking on Stainless Steel
Another fascinating capability is color engraving on stainless steel.
By precisely controlling heat, the laser forms a thin oxide layer on the surface. Different oxide thicknesses produce different colors.
After only a few tests, I was already able to create several distinct colors.
Rotary Attachment Performance
The rotary attachment is excellent.
It includes many different mounting options and securely holds everything from rings to large glasses and vases.
The software also includes a useful 3D preview system for rotary engraving.
Engraving quality was excellent, although I accidentally mounted the rotary backwards during one ring engraving test, resulting in mirrored text.
Slider Extension – Huge Working Area
Finally, I tested the slider extension accessory.
Unlike cheaper belt-driven systems, this attachment uses a precision linear screw drive, which significantly improves accuracy.
The extension increases the usable X-axis working area to an impressive 52 cm.
I tested it by engraving fluorescent scratch paper using the fiber laser, and the results came out perfectly.
Final Thoughts
The combination of UV and MOPA fiber laser technologies makes this an extremely versatile machine capable of handling an enormous range of materials and applications.
The software feels polished, the accessories are thoughtfully designed, and features like the rotary attachment, slider extension, autofocus system, and dual preview lasers make the entire workflow feel very refined.
If you are looking for a highly capable all-in-one galvo laser system that can engrave almost anything, the WeCreat Lumos Ultra is definitely worth considering.
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This post was written by JT Makes It.
JT Makes It is an engineer, hobbyist, and DIY-er armed with a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and over a decade of professional experience in the industry. From an early age, JT Makes It was pushed by an insatiable curiosity, spending countless hours disassembling, understanding, improving, and creating various gadgets and products. This lifelong passion led to a broad spectrum of technical expertise ranging from electronics, woodworking, metalworking, and CNC machinery, with a particular focus on laser engravers.
For the past 9 years, he has shared his expertise through engaging videos on his YouTube channel. With the last three years dedicated to scrutinizing and testing laser engravers, he also created this website and emerged as a recognized authority in the field. His expertise extends across the spectrum of laser technologies, ranging from diode lasers, CO2 lasers, and fiber lasers, paying attention to details and providing practical insights.
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