I’m slightly concerned about the people who will run it inside without ventilation and without the nearly a thousand-dollar filtration system Glowforge has as an add-on item. My institutional laser cutter has dual filtration, a powerful blower to expel any leftover gassing from the building, and an air line at 10 psi to keep the lenses and mirrors clear of ash and other debris. AND IT STILL REEKS.
These MIT grads fell prey to the friendly, ease-of-use Laser cutter they had in their home. Lasering through wood is the same as burning it in an enclosed space. Filtration and ventilation needs to be mandatory.
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