TopEngravers Magazine

17/12/2025

Owners of the high-end ComMarker Omni X laser engraver, an expensive flagship machine widely praised for its power and features, have been voicing disappointment over a significant out-of-the-box compatibility issue affecting the machine’s rotary attachment when used with the popular LightBurn software.

Owners of the high-end ComMarker Omni X laser engraver, an expensive flagship machine widely praised for its power and features, have been voicing disappointment over a significant out-of-the-box compatibility issue affecting the machine's rotary attachment

17/12/2025

TOOCAA, a rapidly ascending name in the laser engraving community, has announced a significant update to its proprietary design software, TOOCAA Studio.

The new features, centered on intelligent design duplication and placement, promise to dramatically speed up workflows for owners of the TOOCAA L2 and the new TOOCAA NOVA machines.

TOOCAA, a rapidly ascending name in the laser engraving community, has announced a significant update to its proprietary design software, TOOCAA Studio. The new features, centered on intelligent design duplication and placement, promise to dramatically

17/12/2025

Sculpfun’s A4 Multi-Colour basswood plywood sheets aim to solve one of the most tedious problems in laser cutting: the post-processing finish.

Designed for use with their own diode lasers and competitors, this pack promises a premium, pre-coloured surface on the highly desirable Basswood core, which is known for its clean cutting performance.

https://topengravers.co.uk/sculpfun-a4-multi-colour-basswood-ply-review-time-saver-or-budget-buster/

17/12/2025

The rhythmic hum of a diode laser engraver is often a sign of progress, but when that familiar sound is interrupted by groaning, creaking, or strange grinding noises, it can send a shudder down any hobbyist's or professional's spine.

These mechanical murmurs, particularly noticeable during intricate curves or sudden direction changes, are usually the result of a few common, and thankfully fixable, issues. Understanding the source of the noise is the first step toward maintaining a silent, efficient, and long-lasting machine.

https://topengravers.co.uk/groans-creaks-of-the-engraver-a-mechanical-mystery-solved/

17/12/2025

Since moving into our studio over a year ago, we’ve always wanted to change our locks and replace them with something a little more smart and secure.

The main issues that held us back were choosing a decent smart lock and then getting around to replacing a mortise deadlock with a new lock that could be opened from the inside without a key to comply with fire safety regulations.

https://topengravers.co.uk/the-welock-u81-secure-your-studio-or-workshop-with-this-6-in-1-smart-lock/

17/12/2025

Creality has strategically broadened its vision of “Instant Creation” with a groundbreaking suite of new products showcased at Formnext 2025. The centerpiece of their exhibit was the Falcon T1 Laser Engraver, hailed as the world’s first 5-in-1 laser system, signaling a major push by the company into the professional digital fabrication market.

The Falcon T1 is designed to be the ultimate versatile tool for makers and small businesses, integrating engraving, marking, carving, colour marking, and high-speed cutting into one powerful platform.

https://topengravers.co.uk/groundbreaking-suite-of-new-products-from-creality-showcased-at-formnext/

17/12/2025

Longer Tech has launched an unprecedented crowdfunding success with the debut of the ePrint: The World’s 1st Dual-head Personal UV Printer on Kickstarter.

The campaign has not only surpassed its modest £37,801 funding goal but has utterly obliterated it, accumulating an astronomical £2,766,927 in pledges from thousands of backers and cementing its status as one of the year’s most significant technology launches.

Longer Tech has launched an unprecedented crowdfunding success with the debut of the ePrint: The World’s 1st Dual-head Personal UV Printer on Kickstarter. The campaign has not only surpassed its modest £37,801 funding goal but

17/12/2025

The festive season is a time for giving, and for a growing number of makers, it’s also the most wonderful time of the year for business. With the rise of affordable and user-friendly diode laser engravers, a new generation of artisans is transforming raw materials into beautiful, personalised treasures. For those with a passion for crafting and an eye for business, the Christmas fair and market circuit offers a golden opportunity to turn a hobby into a profitable seasonal enterprise.

The festive season is a time for giving, and for a growing number of makers, it’s also the most wonderful time of the year for business. With the rise of affordable and user-friendly diode laser

29/11/2025

🎄 Studio Tour!

We're officially adding a bit of Christmas Splash to the TopEngravers Studio! Anyone else getting into the festive spirit in their workspace, workshop, or studio?

Take a full 360° spin around our creative space (featuring our fantastic machines from: Toocaa, Falcon Laser Global, and Sculpfun) and then show us yours! 👇

Drop a photo of your laser engraving setup in the comments below!

25/11/2025

Plenty of space in here Toocaa...

04/11/2025

The TOOCAA NOVA is an impressively clever and highly adaptable laser engraver. The design team at TOOCAA has clearly been listening to the needs of makers and designers.

https://topengravers.co.uk/the-toocaa-nova-unboxing-and-first-look-at-the-offline-mode/

04/11/2025

Smart fabrication manufacturer has launched the xTool F2, a 'groundbreaking' portable dual-laser engraver poised to transform the creative and commercial landscape for entrepreneurs and small businesses.

https://topengravers.co.uk/xtools-new-f2-ai-powered-portable-laser-targets-small-businesses/

Global smart fabrication leader xTool has launched the xTool F2, a groundbreaking portable dual-laser engraver poised to transform the creative and commercial landscape for UK entrepreneurs and small businesses. Building on the success of the