April 26 laser digest: G3 models, Glowforge warranty and xTool filing
Corrected archive: G3 fiber and MOPA models differ; Glowforge’s warranty notice does not promise cloud service; xTool’s filing did not establish a listing date.
Correction to our April 26 report: G3 Basic, Standard and Plus use ordinary fiber lasers; Pro and Ultra use MOPA. Glowforge’s warranty announcement does not establish cover for a cloud-service shutdown. xTool’s January application did not establish listing approval or a trading date. These corrections retain the original article date; this is not a new launch report.
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G3 Basic, Standard and Plus use ordinary fiber; Pro and Ultra use MOPA
Our April 26 digest incorrectly described every G3 model as MOPA. Gweike lists the Basic, Standard and Plus as ordinary-fiber models paired with a 20W diode. The Pro and Ultra pair MOPA fiber with a 40W diode. The distinction matters if adjustable-pulse metal marking is part of your purchase decision.
The Standard and Pro both list 30W fiber, but only the Pro uses MOPA. That distinction matters if your work needs adjustable pulse control. The table records manufacturer specifications, not measured performance. The Crafty Catsman has not tested the G3.
What the G3 correction changes
Gweike separates the G3 range across ordinary-fiber and MOPA listings. The Basic has 20W fiber, Standard 30W and Plus 50W, each paired with a 20W diode. Pro has 30W MOPA and Ultra 60W MOPA, each with a 40W diode. The previous blanket launch-date, price, shipping-time and cutting-performance claims have been removed because this review did not establish them for every model.
Before choosing a model: Power alone does not identify a G3 configuration. Ask for a demonstration using the exact model and material you intend to use. Our current G3 guide explains the differences without treating manufacturer output examples as our own test results.
- Can Gweike demonstrate your material and finish using the exact configuration on your quotation?
- Which enclosure, extraction equipment, software and accessories are included in that quote?
Ask for more evidence if:Your decision depends on a cutting depth, finish or delivery date that the seller has not confirmed for your selected model.
Compare the configurations when:You know the material and process you need, and the quote identifies the fiber type, diode power and included equipment.
The five G3 configurations
| Model | Manufacturer-listed laser sources |
|---|---|
| Basic | 20W ordinary fiber + 20W diode |
| Standard | 30W ordinary fiber + 20W diode |
| Plus | 50W ordinary fiber + 20W diode |
| Pro | 30W MOPA fiber + 40W diode |
| Ultra | 60W MOPA fiber + 40W diode |
Sources: Gweike official specs
Corrections to the Glowforge and xTool coverage
Glowforge announced Box Builder, broader access to Premium design tools, and a Mulberry extended warranty. Those announcements do not guarantee continued cloud service if Glowforge shuts it down. We removed our earlier claim that the warranty provided that protection. We also removed the suggestion that the software features first shipped in April; the cited announcements do not establish that date.
HKEX records xTool’s first application submission on January 1, 2026. That establishes a historical filing event, not listing approval or a trading date. The original Bamboo Works citation remains below for historical context; it could not be reopened during this check. This corrected archive makes no current IPO-status claim; its earlier approval-queue statement, financial figures and predictions about product development have been removed.
Three stories rechecked; the April publication date is unchanged
Corrected the G3 source types, removed unverified performance and delivery claims, narrowed the Glowforge warranty statement, and checked the xTool application against HKEX. The original source links remain below alongside the additional evidence.
Primary pages and records used for this report.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all Gweike G3 models MOPA?▼
No. G3 Basic, Standard and Plus use ordinary fiber plus a 20W diode. Pro and Ultra use MOPA fiber plus a 40W diode. Check the exact configuration before treating a demonstration or specification as applicable to your machine.
Did this article independently test the G3?▼
No. It compares manufacturer listings and corrects the earlier description. Output examples, cutting depths and finish claims need evidence for the exact machine, material and settings.
Does Glowforge’s Mulberry announcement guarantee continued cloud service?▼
The announcement does not establish that protection. Our earlier article overstated its meaning. Read the actual plan terms and ask Glowforge or Mulberry to confirm any coverage you need before relying on it.
What does this correction say about xTool’s IPO?▼
HKEX records xTool’s first application submission on January 1, 2026. A filing does not by itself establish listing approval or a trading date. This April archive is not a current IPO-status report.
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