Better safety features make laser engravers more popular than ever – a guide to the ins and outs of laser engraving and cutting

Laser engravers, the crafting kind, not the sci-fi kind, are quietly taking over workshops, maker spaces, and craft rooms. Once restricted to industrial settings, consumer-grade laser cutters and engravers have become more powerful, easier to use, and much safer. Today, hobbyists can engrave wood, acrylic, stone, leather, and even certain metals without renting factory space or risking their eyesight. Here’s a guide to the latest features and types of lasers present on the best laser cutters and…