The first time I interacted with a laser cutter was in my universitys fabrication lab, and it was an experience that felt akin to operating a miniature nuclear reactor. The atmosphere was charged with a hefty dose of caution: there was a mandatory safety course, strict supervision protocols, and a plethora of warning labels that made me genuinely anxious about the potential for spontaneous combustion. For years, laser cutting existed in my mind as a mystical, somewhat intimidating technology confined to the halls of academic institutions. However, I now find myself gazing at Crealitys Falcon A1, which rests on my desk looking far less menacing than I had imagined it resembles a microwave oven, albeit one capable of delicately engraving Batman logos onto leather wallets.

Creality, a company renowned for democratizing 3D printing with its budget-friendly Ender series, is now on a mission to replicate that success in the realm of laser cutting technology. The Falcon A1 is an enclosed 10W laser engraver and cutter that promises to deliver professional-grade capabilities right at the users desktop, all while eliminating the need for a fire marshal to be on standby.

Designer: Creality