Laser Digest - February 10, 2026
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xTool continues its CES 2026 product blitz with two key updates. AImake v2 — billed as the world's first AI crafting agent — is launching this month, integrating with xTool Studio to assist with design refinement and fabrication planning. The xTool UV Printer, previewed at CES for full-color printing on hard surfaces, is confirmed for Q2 2026 availability. The F2 Ultra UV also debuted as a compact fiber and UV laser solution optimized for glass etching at volume.
xTool AImake v2 Launches — AI Crafting Agent for Laser Users
xTool is rolling out AImake v2 in February 2026, an AI-powered crafting assistant that integrates with xTool Studio. Originally introduced at CES 2026, AImake is positioned as the 'world's first AI crafting agent,' designed to help users with design refinement, material selection, and fabrication workflows across xTool's laser and printing product line.
AI assistants for design software are proliferating, but xTool's angle is interesting: they're connecting the AI directly to machine capabilities. Instead of generic design suggestions, AImake knows your machine's power, speed, and material limits and tailors recommendations accordingly. Whether this is genuinely useful or a marketing layer on top of basic parameter lookup remains to be seen. The real test: can it reduce the trial-and-error cycle for new materials from 5-10 test cuts down to 1-2? If so, it saves meaningful time and material waste.
💡What this means for you
AI assistant embedded in xTool Studio software. Provides design guidance, fabrication parameter suggestions, and material recommendations. V2 adds enhanced capabilities beyond v1's initial CES preview. Integrates across xTool's laser cutter and printer ecosystem.
Market Position: No direct competitor has an AI assistant deeply integrated with their laser machine ecosystem. Glowforge's cloud-based approach and LightBurn's traditional manual workflow don't offer comparable AI assistance. However, third-party AI tools (ChatGPT, Midjourney for design) offer alternatives.
- Material parameter database breadth (how many materials covered?)
- Offline capability or cloud-dependent?
- Availability for non-xTool machines or xTool-exclusive?
✅ Buy if: You already own an xTool machine — AImake is a software update, not a hardware purchase
xTool UV Printer Confirmed for Q2 2026 Launch
Following its invite-only preview at CES 2026, xTool has confirmed its first UV printer for market launch in Q2 2026. The desktop UV printer is designed for vivid, durable full-color output on a wide range of materials and objects — from phone cases and drinkware to signage and promotional products — expanding xTool beyond laser and DTF into UV printing.
This is xTool's play for the promotional products market, which is estimated at $26 billion in the US alone. UV printing on hard goods (drinkware, phone cases, awards, signs) is a high-margin segment that's complementary to their DTF apparel printing. For users who already own an xTool laser, adding a UV printer creates a three-capability workshop: laser cutting/engraving + DTF apparel + UV hard-surface printing. That's a serious small business toolkit. The big question is price — competitors like Roland and Mimaki UV flatbeds start at $5,000-$15,000. If xTool hits sub-$5,000, they'll disrupt the entry tier.
💡What this means for you
Desktop UV flatbed printer using UV-curable inks for direct printing on rigid and semi-rigid substrates. Full CMYK + White capability anticipated for opaque printing on dark surfaces. Desktop form factor suggests targeting the same prosumer/SOHO market as xTool's other products.
Market Position: Enters the UV printer market currently dominated by Roland VersaUV, Mimaki UJF series, and Epson SC-V7000. If priced under $5,000, would be the most affordable brand-name UV flatbed printer. Creates ecosystem lock-in with existing xTool laser and DTF customers.
- Pricing (critical for market positioning)
- Print area dimensions
- Ink system (proprietary vs third-party compatible)
- Max object height clearance for 3D objects
⏸️ Wait if: You need UV printing now — Q2 2026 is months away
✅ Buy if: You're an xTool owner wanting to add promotional product capability to your workflow
Frequently Asked Questions
What is xTool AImake?▼
AImake is xTool's AI-powered crafting assistant that integrates with xTool Studio software. It provides intelligent design suggestions, material recommendations, and fabrication parameter guidance tailored to your specific xTool machine. Version 2 launched in February 2026.
When is the xTool UV Printer coming out?▼
The xTool UV Printer is confirmed for Q2 2026 (April-June). It was previewed at CES 2026 in January. Pricing and detailed specifications have not yet been announced.