Compact diode lasers are ideal for hobbyists, makers and small businesses: low entry cost, easy maintenance and versatile materials.
Open‑frame lasers (from ~€200) are affordable and flexible, but due to the open design should only be used in well‑ventilated areas.
Desktop diode lasers offer an enclosure, higher safety and in some cases reach the performance of CO₂ lasers – without coolant or a CO₂ tube.
For metals, diode lasers reach their limits; fiber lasers are the better choice here, while only special IR modules can mark metal to a limited extent.
Easy to use, modular upgrades and reliable engraving on wood, leather, plastics and coated metals.
Many models are modular – add Air Assist, enclosure or stronger modules as your projects grow.
Modern diode lasers offer 5–40 W optical modules. For engraving, 5–10 W is often enough; for faster cutting, 20 W or more is worth it.
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Besser meiden
“We personalize 50+ cutting boards per week – the 10W diode runs reliably with low maintenance.”
— Wood Workshop Rau, Frankfurt
“With swappable modules we cover engraving workshops and small series – perfect for our community.”
— FabLab Cologne
“Laser‑engraved wooden and leather give‑aways stand out from printed merch.”
— Brandcraft Studio
Auch Diodenlaser lassen sich in folgende Typen unterteilen.
Offene Rahmen – leicht, modular, ideal für Maker-Tische.
Geschlossene Gehäuse mit Absaugung – sicher und wohnraumtauglich.
Mobile Geräte (Cube oder Stativ) – flexibel für große Objekte.
Key questions on operation, power, safety and software.
