We test and review the new Glowforge Aura, a $1200 laser cutter designed for crafting at home. Here's how its diode-based laser compares to the C02 laser in the previous Glowforge models, and the benefits and tradeoffs of the diode-based design. Paired with a personal air filter unit, the Aura is compact enough to be portable, and aims to live alongside 3D printer and vinyl cutters in your home maker space. Let's see how it performs!

Glowforge Aura: https://glowforge.com/aura/main
Disclosure: this product was sent to us by the manufacturer for purposes of review.
Laser cut designs shown:
Cola sign: https://www.designsbyphil.com/glowfor...
California state sign: https://omtechlaser.com/collections/d...
Puppy brooch: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:112...
Astronauts, crow, and landscapes: https://www.thingiverse.com/mishkin2/...

Shot by Joey Fameli and edited by Norman Chan
Music by Jinglepunks

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