Glowforge is a consumer and professional 3D laser printer company that manufactures desktop laser cutting, engraving, and scoring machines. The company’s product lineup includes the Glowforge Pro, Plus, and Aura models, which use CO2 and diode lasers to precisely cut, engrave, and score hundreds of materials including wood, leather, acrylic, metal, paper, fabric, glass, and slate. Glowforge differentiates itself through user-friendly features such as a live camera preview, 3D autofocus, one-button operation, and Proofgrade materials with QR codes for automatic settings. The company also offers Magic Canvas, an AI-powered design tool that generates custom images from text prompts, and a catalog of thousands of premade designs. Glowforge targets crafters, educators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, with its products used in over 3,000 schools. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, the company has raised approximately $135 million in Series E funding. Investors include DFJ Growth, Foundry, Revolution, True Ventures, and Jo-Ann Stores.
Glowforge
Series EGlowforge is a consumer and professional 3D laser printer company that manufactures desktop laser cutting, engraving, and scoring machines. The company’s product lineup includes the Glowforge Pro, Plus, and Aura models, which use CO2 and diode lasers to precisely cut, engrave, and score hundreds of materials including wood, leather, acrylic, metal, paper, fabric, glass, and slate. Glowforge differentiates itself…
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3D Printing > Hardware > 3D Printers > Desktop > Technology based > Subtractive Manufacturing > Laser Engraving
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