BLOGS

This guide covers recommended power, speed, frequency, line spacing, and machine-specific starting settings for dark annealing, deep engraving, oxidation marking, and powder-coated tumblers, along with practical tips to help you achieve professional, consistent results.

Discover how to make a professional-looking wooden chessboard with a CO₂ laser engraver. This step-by-step guide covers choosing the right wood, designing an accurate 8×8 grid, selecting the best engraving method, recommended CO₂ laser settings, material preparation, finishing techniques, and practical tips to help you create a durable, beautiful chessboard for personal use or sale.

People mix up laser etching and laser engraving all the time. Even people who own machines get it wrong. So before you spend money, let's clear it up fast.

Explore the best AI tools for laser engraving, including AI vectorizers, image generators, and photo enhancement software. Learn how AI can improve engraving quality, workflow, and design creation.

This blog explores the best vector and raster file formats for laser engraving, compares SVG and PNG files, and provides practical recommendations for choosing the right format for every project. 

From 3–4 June 2026, the OMTech team was proud to exhibit at EDUtech Australia 2026, one of the country's leading events for education, technology, and innovation.

A laser cutting machine for wood is probably the most common setup for small shops. Sign makers. Etsy sellers. Custom furniture people. Hobby woodworkers who got serious.

Walk through a mid-size metal shop today. Chances are good you'll see a fiber laser running somewhere. Maybe marking serial numbers on parts. 

Here's what laser technology actually looks like in small-business manufacturing right now. Sign making is one of the clearest examples of laser technology changing what small shops can offer.