Diode Lasers at a Glance

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.