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Experience faster prints at the speed of business with Glowforge Plus HD. Its ultra-precise laser features upgraded optics so you can visualize your projects in detail before you print.
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$4,999.00
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$4,999.00
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includes $150 of FREE Proofgrade® Materials
Air Filter ships within 30 days
8x faster top speed
compared to Spark
Live Camera View HD for enhanced precision
Preview Mode sees before
you print
40w laser
Print all day with enhanced cooling
12 Month Worry-Free Warranty
Simple setup in under 30 minutes
Works with hundreds of materials
Materials
Engrave and Cut:
Wood
Acrylic
Leather
Draftboard
Veneer
Paper
Cardboard
Delrin
Mylar
Rubber
Cork
Sandpaper
Food
Engrave Only:
Glass
Stone
Slate
Titanium
Aluminum
Marble
Ceramic Tile
Corian
Try Glowforge-compatible Proofgrade® materials for smart settings and perfect results.
Learn more about laser-compatible materials here.
Software
Preview Mode accurately shows your print’s outcome across materials and design elements before you press print
Live Camera Preview HD lets you position designs on the material in highest quality
Easy-to-use, web-based software will have you printing in minutes
Works with your Mac, PC, Chromebook, tablet, and phone
Compatible with JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and other popular file formats
Scan and print drawings and photos
Choose from our Catalog of customizable, ready-to-print designs or import your own
Dimensions
Glowforge Pro HD Laser: 38” (W) x 20 3/4” (D) x 8 1/4” (H)
Maximum Material Depth: 18"
Maximum Material Width: 20"
Maximum Material Height: 2"
Maximum Material Height with Tray: 1/2"
Requirements
Wi-Fi required (2.4 GHz b/g/n and WPA2, WPA, WEP, or open)
Ventilation with either the Glowforge Air Filter, or an open-able window within 8 feet
110/220 VAC, 50 or 60 HZ outlet
Glowforge PlusHD have 800W peak power consumption
Air Filter has an additional 350W peak power consumption
Safety
Certified to UL standards
Safety sensors alert in case of bumps or unplanned movement
Safety sensors warn in case of over-temperature conditions
Safety sensors notify when fan performance changes
The Glowforge PlusHD is a Class 4 laser device and comes with all necessary safety training materials
Certified to UL/ANSI/IEC 60950-1-07 and CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60950-1-07 (R16) by TUV Rheinland
Bring your ideas to life, like magic!
Glowforge Air Filter
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$1,295.00
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$1,295.00
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Our Air Filter upgrade lets you put your Glowforge anywhere.
Lasers like your Glowforge require ventilation. All Glowforge printers come with a 4” (10 cm) diameter hose which allows you to use your Glowforge near a window. It sits on the ground near your Glowforge printer and cleans the air, allowing you to operate it anywhere in your home, school, or office!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Glowforge is right for me?
Great question! Every Glowforge laser is easy to set up and comes with everything you need to get started creating with hundreds of materials on Day 1. There are 2 series of Glowforge lasers:
- Our Performance Series is for people who want our fastest, most powerful lasers whether it's for a powering business, starting a side hustle, or teaching in the classroom. It includes Glowforge Pro HD (our fastest laser ever!), Glowforge Pro, Glowforge Plus HD, and Glowforge Plus lasers.
- Our Craft Series is for crafters and other creative enthusiasts looking to level-up their making with compact, easy-to-use lasers. It includes Glowforge Aura and Glowforge Spark Craft Lasers.
Whichever Glowforge laser you choose, it’ll be easy, fast, and fun to get started: within thirty minutes of receiving your Glowforge, you can be holding your first finished print! Here are some more details to help you make the right choice for you!
How is Glowforge different from a 3D printer?
Glowforge uses subtractive manufacturing while traditional 3D printers use additive manufacturing. A 3D printer builds up material, like plastic filament, layer by layer. With Glowforge, you’ll put a piece of material like leather, wood, or acrylic in the machine and it carves out your product using laser light. The technical name for the category of tools that includes Glowforge is a CNC laser cutter engraver, but that's a mouthful, so we call it a 3D laser printer.
What can I make with Glowforge?
You can make an endless variety of useful, beautiful, and practical things from a bunch of different materials like wood, leather, felt, fabric, acrylic, paper, and more. See what amazing things other Glowforge owners are making over on Instagram, #glowforge.
What kind of software and hardware do I need to use Glowforge?
Great news! You can use your Glowforge from a Mac, PC, tablet, and smartphone, using our simple, powerful, and free web interface.
Will Glowforge be difficult to set up or learn how to use?
Glowforge is incredibly easy to use. Most of our customers tell us it takes them less than 30 minutes to get their printer out of the box, plug it in, set it up, AND finish their first print!
The web interface, point-and-click software, and simple hardware (just one button!) combine to make it both simple and easy to use.
Your Glowforge comes with a detailed manual to help you learn to use it easily and quickly. We also have many resources to help: our community forum answers most questions within hours, our detailed learning information at glowforge.com/support answers the most frequently asked questions, and we’re always here to help if you have a question.
We’ve seen incredible creativity from people ranging from preschool students to great-grandparents. We have no doubt you’ll be able to create amazing things!