Rob builds a CNC machine to build a hypercar
Building a car from scratch, and therefore also the machines for making the parts. Snijlab sponsors this project with...
PET felt now available in large format (240 x 120 cm)
Good news, PET felt is now also available in large format at Snijlab. This means that you can have parts laser cut up to 240 × 120 cm.
The 10 best design software for laser cutting in 2026: which one suits your needs?
Are you still using the right program? We've listed them all so you can quickly find what suits your designs...
AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D and Solidworks: the best CAD software for laser cutting
Do you want to laser cut specific product parts such as machine plates, enclosures, and flanges? Then the right CAD software is essential. But which one do you choose? In this blog, we compare thre...
At Snijlab, you can easily bring your designs to life. Laser cutting custom spray stencils, slats, or nameplates? Whether you're working on a creative project, need a practical part, or just want t...
Laser cutting a logo from wood with razor-sharp precision? Or engraving a signboard onto a silver ABS sheet? As a graphic designer, laser cutting offers many exciting possibilities. But which vecto...
The Four Best Free Design Software for Laser Cutting in 2026
Do you want to design for laser cutting but don't have an (expensive) software license? We compare the four best free options of 2026 based on precision, ease of learning, and the number of availab...
HDPE machine parts: when to choose this plastic?
Laser cutting HDPE sheet for machine parts? Discover when to choose HDPE, how it compares to POM and acrylic, and why laser cutting is ideal for technical plastics
Laser cutting for students: which affordable or free drawing software is suitable?
Do you want to laser cut but have a limited budget as a student? We compare three popular drawing programs...
The development of the SPOTmini
In 2010, Christian Waber and Jiskar Schmitz developed their first laser cutter, the SPOTmini. This was Snijlab's first machine and ...
Courier delivery now available for everyone
Have your package personally delivered by a courier? This premium service is now available to everyone in the shopping cart.
Make a wooden city map with laser cutting
In this blog you’ll learn step by step how to design a city map, which materials work best, and how to get your design cut…
Large format (240x120cm) now live on Snijlab!
Great news: you can now order parts up to 240 x 120 cm from Snijlab. Discover what large format means for your project and how you can get started right away.
Edge-lit acrylic: make your design shine with laser cutting
This skeleton lights up in two colors to illustrate Trix's life story...
Materials for large-format laser cutting
Laser cutting up to 240 x 120 cm. Discover which wood and plastic materials you can now order in large format and start your design right away.
Snijlab has moved: more space for lasers, materials, and your ideas
From June 1st, 2025, we’re working from our new, spacious workshop in the north of Rotterdam – with room for large-format lasers, a bigger material selection, and a bright showroom. Read this blog ...
Snijlab is ISO9001 certified: what this means for you
Our laser-focus on quality just became official. As of May 22, 2025, Snijlab BV...
Do you want to mark text, shapes, or lines on your laser-cut parts? You can do this with an engraving. In the laser drawing, you can distinguish between cutting and engraving. Laser engravings are ...
How do I create a design for laser cutting?
Start here if you want to know how to create a design for laser cutting. We give you tips and an overview of our tutorials.
Free template drawing to download. Customize the design where needed or order directly.
Wood species compared: which should you choose?
Laser cutting is ideal for making wooden parts. You can cut out any two-dimensional shape you want, with lots of detail. It is also fast and you can laser cut for many different applications.
POM (Delrin) vs PA6 (Nylon): Engineering plastics compared
POM and Nylon (PA6) are very similar and both can be laser cut. Why do we keep POM in stock and not PA6?
The surfaces of plastics explained: gloss, matte, textured & technical
Our different plastics have different surfaces. Learn about the differences so your laser-cut plastic stays looking great with use.
Sample chains: new and yet not so new
From now on, you can order sample chains from Snijlab. You may have already known about the samples, but that you can order them in a necklace is new.
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