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...
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...
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...
Laser cutting with Adobe Illustrator
Laser cutting with Adobe Illustrator Adobe Illustrator is a vector drawing program used by many people. In this tutorial, we will explain how to create a drawing for laser cutting with Illustrator....
Cutting out a part from Solidworks is very easy. Open the part We start in an assembly. Right click on the desired part and choose ' Open Part ' You are now in the Part editor: Export to DXF Righ...
Laser cutting with Vectorworks
In this tutorial you will learn how to turn a 2D Vectorworks drawing into a laser drawing. As an example, we will use a simple facade for an architectural model (scale model). Vectorworks is a comp...
Laser cutting with SketchUp Pro
In this tutorial you will learn how to make a laser drawing from a 3D SketchUp Model. As an example we use a simple facade for an architectural model (scale model).
Inkscape is a free and open source vector-editing program. It is available for Windows, Linux and OSX. By default, Inkscape uses the .svg file format but can also work fine with other formats such ...
Onshape is CAD software that runs entirely in your browser. So you don't have to install anything. It is aimed at technical drawing and engineering and is similar in functionality to SolidWorks and...
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