AlgoLaser MK3 Opens Pre-Orders; MillMage 0.9 Targets CNC Routers
AlgoLaser opened DIY KIT MK3 pre-orders through July 31, while the LightBurn team released MillMage 0.9 RC for CNC-router users.
Checked July 12, 2026: AlgoLaser is taking DIY KIT MK3 pre-orders through July 31 for a planned August 1 Amazon and global release; its 8W, 15W, and 20W claims come from the launch release, not independent testing. MillMage 0.9 is a release candidate for CNC-router software from the LightBurn team, not a LightBurn laser plugin.
Story briefAlgoLaser / PR Newswire
AlgoLaser opens DIY KIT MK3 pre-orders through July 31
AlgoLaser's July 11 announcement opens DIY KIT MK3 pre-orders through July 31 and says Amazon and wider global availability are planned for August 1. The release lists 8W, 15W, and 20W modules, a 400×400mm workspace, engraving speeds up to 15,000mm/min, and a repetitive-processing mode for batch layouts. AlgoLaser also says the machine arrives 95% preassembled and offers an optional Class 1 enclosure. These are manufacturer claims; The Crafty Catsman has not tested the MK3, its cutting performance, assembly, or safety accessories.
The important correction is that 15,000mm/min describes engraving speed, not a verified cutting rate. Buyers should compare the complete preorder price, enclosure, air assist, software workflow, and tested material results instead of treating wattage as the whole decision.
Official and editorial links connected to this update.
Pre-order checks
The launch release lists 8W, 15W, and 20W modules, a 400×400mm workspace, engraving speed up to 15,000mm/min, repetitive processing, 95% preassembly, and an optional Class 1 enclosure. Independent output and safety testing are not supplied.
- What are the final preorder totals and included accessories for each module?
- How do production units cut common materials with the recommended air assist and enclosure?
Wait if: You need independent cutting tests or a complete delivered-price comparison
Pre-order only if: You accept preorder risk and have verified the exact bundle and safety setup
Story briefLightBurn Software
MillMage 0.9 RC adds Pro carving tools for CNC routers
The LightBurn team released MillMage 0.9 as a release candidate on July 8. MillMage is separate CNC-router software, not a plugin for LightBurn laser jobs. Version 0.9 adds Pro features including V-Carving, Relief Carving, and True Nesting, plus Centerline Trace and multi-page projects for both Core and Pro users. The official post says the RC can be installed beside the current stable version, so operators can return to stable software if a test job exposes a workflow-breaking bug. Core and Pro trial terms are described on the release page.
This is useful to CNC-router operators who currently split design, carving, and nesting across programs. Because 0.9 is still an RC, test copied projects and non-critical material before moving production work away from the stable build.
Official and editorial links connected to this update.
Release-candidate checks
MillMage 0.9 RC adds V-Carving, Relief Carving, and True Nesting as Pro features. Centerline Trace and multi-page projects are available to Core and Pro users. The RC can install beside stable MillMage. It is CNC-router software, not a LightBurn laser plugin.
- Which bugs will surface during early-access CNC jobs before the stable release?
- Which existing projects and controllers need extra validation before production use?
Wait if: A production workflow cannot tolerate release-candidate bugs
Test the RC if: You can test copied projects beside the stable MillMage installation
Know what changed before it changes your workshop.
Every morning, our news desk checks official product pages, release notes, launch terms, software updates, and credible maker reporting. When a change affects what to buy, update, test, or ignore, we send a short decision brief with the source, the workshop consequence, and what remains unknown.
Know what changed. Know what it means at the bench. Decide whether to act, wait, update, test, or ignore.
Scanned daily. Sent only when the signal changes a workshop decision, with a rare alert when waiting would matter.
See how The Workshop Signal worksDon't stop at the headline
This story belongs to our Laser machines, software, safety, and buyer decisions. Pick the route that matches what you want to understand or do next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MillMage 0.9 a LightBurn laser plugin?▼
No. MillMage is separate CNC-router software from the team behind LightBurn. Version 0.9 is a release candidate that adds CNC carving and nesting tools. It operates as its own application for router workflows; it is not an extension for laser jobs.
What does the MillMage 0.9 release-candidate label mean?▼
The RC is an early-access build intended for testing before a stable release. LightBurn says it can be installed beside the current stable MillMage version, which gives users a fallback if testing exposes a workflow-breaking problem. The release page also explains the Core and Pro trial terms.