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Lamella Bed - CE Marking and Why it Matters
CE Marking and Why it Matters

CE Marking is an important procedure that guarantees a product conforms to EU regulations......

22
Jun
made in britain bottle - CO2 vs. Fiber vs. UV Lasers - What’s the difference?
CO2 vs. Fiber vs. UV Lasers – What’s the difference?

An easy to understand guide on different laser types and their uses. From the process...

04
Feb
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Laser Etching Glass

Aside from the chemical differences in many forms of glass, variations in process of manufacture...

22
Dec
leather wallet header - Laser Cutting & Engraving Leather
Laser Cutting & Engraving Leather

There are a multitude of different colours, thickness and types of leather. Leather can be...

19
Nov
Artboard Copy - Laser Engraving Photos to Wood
Laser Engraving Photos to Wood

All natural timbers and most engineered wooden boards can be laser engraved by a CO2...

28
Oct
Helping the NHS visors - Using Laser Cutting Machines To Create Visors For The NHS
Using Laser Cutting Machines To Create Visors For The NHS

The NHS truly are making the UK proud with the lifesaving work they are carrying...

19
Oct
default - 7 Tips to Buying a Laser Engraving Machine
7 Tips to Buying a Laser Engraving Machine

We've set out our 7 top tips for buying a laser engraving machine......

19
Oct
meta c inside blurred - Why Choose Lotus Laser Systems
Why Choose Lotus Laser Systems

Lotus Laser Systems is an experienced manufacturer of both standardised and bespoke laser cutting, marking...

08
Oct
Meta-C Laser Engraver
What is a Meta-C Marking Laser?

Each model of Meta machine is a very energy efficient,  feature enriched, turn-key laser marking...

29
Jun
blu100 header 1 - Lotus Laser's Brand Story
Lotus Laser’s Brand Story

Lotus Laser has a rich history, starting off as end-users of laser cutting machines. This...

04
Jun
Blu 70 Laser Cutting System
BLU70 60W Case Study

The Customer With origins as far back as 1870, De Montfort University is located in...

11
May
video holder 1 - Lotus Laser Brand FAQs
Lotus Laser Brand FAQs

Lotus Laser has a rich brand history, starting off as end-users of laser engraving and...

12
Mar
nose cone - Laser Engraving - The Need for Speed
Laser Engraving – The Need for Speed

Why is it so important to engrave at high speed? Simply put, if the marking...

12
Mar
Interchangable Lenses 1 - Most Common Types of Laser Beams Delivery
Most Common Types of Laser Beams Delivery

Let’s take a look at the common types of beam delivery and how they can...

10
Mar
cij blog - Why Laser Marking is Fast Replacing CIJ Printing
Why Laser Marking is Fast Replacing CIJ Printing

For many years Continuous Ink Jet printing (CIJ) has dominated the industrial sector for coding...

05
Mar
Interchangable Lenses 1 - Who are Lotus Laser Systems?
Who are Lotus Laser Systems?

Lotus Laser Systems offer innovative, highly capable laser marking and cutting solutions at a purchase...

29
Feb
DC Laser full - The Importance of a Good Environment for a Laser Cutter
The Importance of a Good Environment for a Laser Cutter

The environment where you operate your laser cutter or laser engraver has a fundamental influence...

07
Feb
Lamella Bed - A Simple Explanation of Laser Safety Classifications Within a Laser Marking or Laser Cutting Machine
A Simple Explanation of Laser Safety Classifications Within a Laser Marking or Laser Cutting Machine

The laser source within a laser marking or laser cutting machine cannot be monitored by...

01
Jan