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Glowforge

Glowforge

Glowforge offers 3D laser printers based on laser cutting and engraving technology that cut, engrave, and shape designs from various materials.

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glowforge.com
Is a
Company
Company
Organization
Organization

Company attributes

Industry
3D printing
3D printing
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Surgical mask ear-saver band
Photonics
Photonics
Laser
Laser
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
Location
Seattle
Seattle
B2X
B2C
B2C
CEO
Dan Shapiro
Dan Shapiro
Founder
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Mark Gosselin
Dan Shapiro
Dan Shapiro
Tony Wright (entrepreneur)
Tony Wright (entrepreneur)
AngelList URL
angel.co/glowforge
Legal Name
Glowforge Inc.
Legal classification
Corporation
Corporation
Number of Employees (Ranges)
51 – 2000
Email Address
info@glowforge.com
hello@glowforge.com
Phone Number
+18555694878
+18553382122
Full Address
2200 1st Avenue South 1st Floor Seattle, WA 98134 United States
Investors
DFJ Growth
DFJ Growth
Jo-Ann Stores
Jo-Ann Stores
True Ventures
True Ventures
Foundry Group
Foundry Group
Jennifer Lawton
Jennifer Lawton
Bre Pettis
Bre Pettis
Heron Rock Fund
Heron Rock Fund
Vault Capital
Vault Capital
...
Founded Date
2014
Total Funding Amount (USD)
113,200,000
Latest Funding Round Date
June 23, 2022
Competitors
Dongguan Ortur Intelligent Technologies
Dongguan Ortur Intelligent Technologies
Dremel
Dremel
Shenzhen AtomStack Technologies Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen AtomStack Technologies Co., Ltd.
Shenzhen Zhixinjie Technology Co., Ltd
Shenzhen Zhixinjie Technology Co., Ltd
FoxAlien
FoxAlien
FLUX Inc.
FLUX Inc.
OMTech Laser
OMTech Laser
full spectrum laser
full spectrum laser
Business Model
Commerce
Latest Funding Type
Series E
Series E
Patents Assigned (Count)
16
Wellfound ID
glowforge

Other attributes

Blog
glowforge.com/blog
Company Operating Status
Active
Latest Funding Round Amount (USD)
43,000,000

Glowforge manufactures and markets multifunction 3D laser printers that utilize sensors and software to cut, engrave, and shape custom designs from a variety of materials, including leather, wood, acrylic, paper, foam, fabric, glass, and metal. Glowforge serves customers in the United States and Canada.

Overview of Glowforge printers

Products

Glowforge offers three printer variants: Glowforge Pro, Glowforge Plus, and Glowforge Basic. All models have the following features in common:

  • Compatibility with various materials
  • Live camera preview
  • Free web-based software
  • Autofocus and 3D engraving
  • Mac, PC, tablet, and smartphone compatibility
  • Exhaust hose ventilation kit
Features
Resolution

Glowforge printers can engrave materials at a resolution of 1,000 DPI.

FDA regulations

Under FDA regulations, the Glowforge Basic and Glowforge Plus are categorized as Class 1 lasers and require no special precautions to operate. The Pro model, however, is a Class 4 and requires additional precautions.

Design catalog

The design catalog on the Glowforge website enables users to browse, purchase, and print premade, personalizable designs.

Compatibility

Glowforge printers are compatible with Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows, and Linux systems. Designs to be printed can be created with Inkscape, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, GIMP, Fusion 360, Corel Draw, PowerPoint, or Google Docs. Compatible digital image formats include JPG, PDF, PNG, and SVG.

Cloud-based operation

Glowforge printers connect to the Internet through WiFi and are operated through a web browser; therefore, no software needs to be installed.

Pro, Plus, and Basic Glowforge models

The table below shows each printer's distinct features and price.

Glowforge models

Feature
Pro
Plus
Basic

Cut speed

120%

Enhanced cooling for all-day use

Yes

No

No

Enhanced top speed

3x

2x

Giant-size prints with Passthrough Slot

Yes

No

No

Laser tube power

45 watts

40 watts

40 watts

Every model can be equipped with the company's proprietary air filter that enables users to print in unventilated spaces. The air filter is approximately the size of a recycle bin and costs $995. If the air filter is not used, the printers can be ventilated by being placed close to an open window.

GlowforgeEDU

GlowforgeEDU is a collection of creativity-oriented lessons with multiple difficulty levels for teachers that use Glowforge printers. These lessons are created and shared by teachers to teach students how to make things and devices of various kinds, such as motorized robots, balance scales, LED circuitry, and more.

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Funding Rounds

Products

Acquisitions

SBIR/STTR Awards

Patents

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StackPath

https://www.industryweek.com/technology-trends/article/21128668/one-million-3d-printed-ear-savers-going-to-frontline-workers

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