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24 storiesAlgoLaser Opens DIY KIT MK3 Pre-Orders Through July 31
AlgoLaser opened MK3 pre-orders for July 11–31 and plans Amazon/global availability August 1. Its release lists 8W, 15W, and 20W modules, a 400×400mm workspace, engraving up to 15,000mm/min, repetitive processing, 95% preassembly, and an optional Class 1 enclosure. These are manufacturer claims.
MillMage 0.9 RC Adds Pro Carving and True Nesting for CNC Routers
The LightBurn team released MillMage 0.9 RC for CNC routers, not as a LightBurn laser plugin. Pro features include V-Carving, Relief Carving, and True Nesting; the post also explains Core and Pro trial terms. The RC can install beside stable MillMage for safer testing.
OMTech Polar 2 Splits One Desktop Platform Into 50W RF and 70W Glass Paths
OMTech's Polar 2 page lists 50W RF and 70W glass variants sharing a 28×14-inch work area, 16MP camera, autofocus, rotary, air assist, exhaust, and LightBurn. OMTech publishes up to 2,000 mm/s and a 0.07 mm spot for RF, and up to 1,200 mm/s for glass. This brief reports published specifications, not hands-on testing.
xTool Summer Sale Opens After Mid-Year Close — Prices Increase July 12, Giveaway Draws July 12 and July 19
xTool Summer Sale at xtool.com/pages/summer-sale opened after the June 28 Mid-Year close. Price increase: July 12. Giveaway draw 1: July 12; draw 2: July 19. Featured: F2 Ultra, Apparel Printer. Specific machine discounts require verification at xtool.com.
AnyLaser X1 Ships Globally July 2026: 430g USB-PD Desktop Laser at $99–$150, LightBurn and LaserGRBL Compatible
AnyLaser (Hong Kong) shipping X1 globally in July 2026; raised HK$5,886,713 vs HK$39,200 goal (~150×). Specs: 430g, USB Power Delivery, blue-violet diode laser, LightBurn and LaserGRBL compatible. Pricing: $99 super early bird; $150 planned retail. Laser class rating, work area, air assist not confirmed.
xTool Mid-Year Mega Sale Closes Tonight June 28 — Final Hours; $500 Trade-In Credit, Up to $3,646 Max Savings
xTool Mid-Year Mega Sale (June 8–28) closes today. Final-day terms: up to 25% off P3 and F2 Ultra lines; extra $100 off select machines with checkout code; $500 trade-in credit toward P3 or F2 Ultra UV with any brand laser (no return required); materials up to 40% off; max savings cap $3,646. Order Refund Giveaway draws today (final promotional event). Prime Picks Week (June 22–28) ends today. Checkout must be completed June 28. Checked June 28, 2026.
xTool M2 Color Craft Laser First Professional Review Wave Live — FauxHammer, Make: Magazine, How-To Geek, lessfume, laserengraverexpert
xTool M2 Color Craft Laser ($599 standard) professional review wave now live across five outlets: FauxHammer, Make: Magazine, How-To Geek, lessfume, laserengraverexpert. Specs: Class 1 fully enclosed; 10W and 20W diode module options; CMYK inkjet printing module; 16.7×12.5 in work area; dual camera system; approximately 12 kg. Reviewers describe M2 as 'production powerhouse' for craft room use. 20W module reported to cut 8–10 mm basswood in single passes. CMYK refill cost per job and multi-week endurance data not yet published by any reviewer. Checked June 28, 2026.
xTool Lightning Deal June 25 at 7 PM PDT — Up to 34% Off Select Machines; Five Days Left in Mid-Year Mega Sale Through June 28
xTool confirmed a Lightning Deal flash event on June 25 at 7 PM PDT during the Mid-Year Mega Sale (June 8–28). Up to 34% off select machines, limited stock, first-come-first-served; machine list announced 12–15 hours before event. Standard sale active through June 28: up to 25% off P3 and F2 Ultra, $500 trade-in credit any brand no return required. Checked June 23, 2026.
xTool Order Refund Giveaway Draws June 21 — Seven Days Left in Mid-Year Mega Sale; P3 and F2 Ultra Up to 25% Off
xTool's Order Refund Giveaway draw fires June 21 — one order placed during the Mid-Year Mega Sale (June 8–28) wins a full order refund. Seven days remain through June 28: up to 25% off P3, F2 Ultra, and F2 lines; $500 trade-in credit toward P3 or F2 Ultra UV with any brand laser, no machine return required. Max savings cap $3,646. Checked June 21, 2026.
xTool Mid-Year Mega Sale: Up to 25% Off P3 and F2 Ultra Through June 28; $500 Trade-In Credit; No Machine Return Required
xTool's Mid-Year Mega Sale (June 8–28) offers up to 25% off P3, F2 Ultra, and F2 laser lines; extra $100 off P2S, F2 Ultra UV, F2 Ultra 60W MOPA, F1 Ultra, and Apparel Printer with code; materials up to 40% off. Trade-in credit: up to $500 off P3 or F2 Ultra UV (any brand, no machine return required); up to $800 off MetalFab. Featured: F2 Ultra + UV Productive Duo bundle. Order Refund Giveaway draw: June 21. Max savings cap: $3,646. 9 days remaining.
Monport World Cup Laser Promo — Final Day June 14; 7% Discount and Handheld Laser Bonus Expire Today
Monport World Cup laser promotion closes at end of day Saturday June 14. Checked June 14: 7% sitewide discount active on GT80W MOPA, GT200W MOPA, MEGA CO2 Engraver, Reno 45 Pro Vision, 6W UV, and 10W UV lasers. Complimentary handheld laser bonus 13 days in market, while supplies last. Mega S and Reno65 Pro Vision excluded — no pricing or LightBurn confirmation announced before promo close.
xTool M2 20W Module — June 14 Shipping Window Opens; First Day of Estimated June 14–18 Delivery Range
June 14 is the first day of xTool's estimated June 14–18 shipping window for the M2 20W laser module add-on. Window was communicated at the May 28 first-payment cohort launch and not revised as of the June 11 check. M2 base price $599 confirmed. Buyers who ordered the 20W module at launch should expect tracking information between June 14–18.
xTool M2 Two-Week Ownership Milestone — May 28 Cohort Completes 14 Days; Deepest Real-Use Validation at $599 MSRP
The xTool M2's May 28 first-payment cohort completed 14 full days of ownership on June 11 — the deepest real-use validation record at $599 MSRP. Creator Calling zero-negative record intact on wood, paper, canvas, felt, and leather through 34+ days. 20W module shipping est. June 14–18.
Monport World Cup Promo — Last Full Business Day Thursday; 3 Days to June 14 Close; 7% Discount and Handheld Laser Bonus
Monport's FIFA World Cup 2026 laser promo enters its last full business day Thursday June 11 with 3 days to the Saturday June 14 close. 7% sitewide discount active on GT80W, GT200W, MEGA CO2, Reno 45 Pro Vision, and UV machines. Complimentary handheld laser bonus 11 days into market.
xTool M2 Day 38 — Wednesday $599 MSRP Day 10 Stable; May 28 Wave 13 Days Approaching 2-Week Milestone; 20W Mid-June ~4–8 Days
xTool M2 Day 38 Wednesday June 10: $599 MSRP 10 consecutive days stable. Second retail week Day 3. May 28 first-payment wave 13 days into ownership — approaching 2-week milestone (June 12). 20W module ships mid-June ~4–8 days from June 10, targeting June 14–18. 34-day Creator Calling zero-negative record on wood, paper, canvas, felt, leather.
Creality Falcon T1 Day 19 — Wednesday Week 3 Day 3; $2,249 Active; Monday + Tuesday No End-Date Announcement; 60W MOPA Day 11; Carbon Steel Results Window Extends Wednesday–Thursday
Creality Falcon T1 Day 19 Wednesday June 10: $2,249 active, Week 3 Day 3. Monday (Day 17) and Tuesday (Day 18) both passed without end-date announcement — Week 3 urgency hypothesis substantially reduced. 60W MOPA carbon steel claim Day 11 of community evaluation. May 29 owners 12–13 days — carbon steel results window extends Wednesday–Thursday.
Monport World Cup Promo — 4 Days Remaining Through June 14; Final Business Week Day 3 Wednesday; Handheld Laser Bonus 10 Days In Market; Mega S + Reno65 Day 13 Still No Pricing
Monport World Cup promo 4 days remaining through June 14, Wednesday June 10. Final business week Day 3. 7% sitewide discount active. Handheld laser bonus 10 days in market — statistically highest depletion risk point. Mega S and Reno65 Pro Vision Day 13: still no confirmed pricing or LightBurn compatibility. Both machines NOT in promo.
xTool M2 Day 37 — Tuesday, $599 MSRP Day 9 Stable; May 28 Wave 12 Days Into Ownership; 20W Module Mid-June ~5–9 Days
xTool M2 Day 37 Tuesday June 9: $599 MSRP Day 9 stable across all day types (weekdays, both weekends, and now second Tuesday). May 28 first-payment wave 12 days into ownership — four projects completed. 20W module mid-June, approximately 5–9 days from June 9 (June 14–18 window narrows). 33-day Creator Calling zero-negative record on natural absorbent materials continues.
Creality Falcon T1 Day 18 — Tuesday Week 3 Day 2; $2,249 Active; 60W MOPA Day 10 Evaluation; No End-Date Announcement from Monday
Creality Falcon T1 Day 18 Tuesday June 9: $2,249 active, Week 3 Day 2. Monday June 8 (highest-probability manufacturer communication day) passed without an end-date announcement — removes the earliest-communication risk case. 60W MOPA carbon steel claim enters Day 10 of community evaluation. Second full business week underway.
Monport World Cup Promo — 5 Days Remaining Through June 14; Final Business Week Day 2; Handheld Laser Bonus 9 Days In Market
Monport World Cup promo 5 days remaining through June 14, Tuesday June 9. Final business week Day 2. 7% sitewide discount + complimentary handheld laser bonus active. Mega S and Reno65 Pro Vision still no confirmed pricing or LightBurn compatibility — 12 days since announcement. Handheld laser bonus 9 days in market.
xTool M2 Day 36 — Monday $599 MSRP Day 8; May 28 Wave 11 Days Into Ownership; 20W Ships Mid-June (~6–10 Days)
xTool M2 Day 36 Monday June 8: $599 MSRP eighth consecutive day — first Monday of the second full retail week. May 28 first-payment wave 11 days into ownership (three completed project cycles). 20W module ships mid-June (~6–10 days, June 14–18 window). Zero-negative Creator Calling record extends to 34+ days. Monday is the highest-conversion ordering day of the week.
Creality Falcon T1 Day 17 — Monday Week 3 Day 1: $2,249 Launch Price Active; 60W MOPA Day 9 First Carbon Steel Owner Data Expected
Creality Falcon T1 Day 17 Monday June 8: week 3 begins. $2,249 launch price active — no published end date. 60W MOPA 1mm carbon steel claim enters Day 9 of community evaluation; first owner carbon steel test results expected this week from May 29 shipment cohort (now 10+ days of ownership). LightBurn confirmed.
Monport World Cup Promo — 6 Days Remaining Through June 14; Mega S + Reno65 Pro Vision Day 7; Pricing Still TBD
Monport FIFA World Cup 2026 promo has 6 days remaining as of Monday June 8. 7% sitewide + handheld laser bonus (while supplies last). Mega S (70W CO2 conveyor) and Reno65 Pro Vision (65W CO2, 8MP camera) enter Day 7 — pricing still TBD; LightBurn unconfirmed; neither model in promo. Action window narrowing: 6 days to June 14 promo close.
xTool M2 Day 35 — Sunday, $599 MSRP Day 7: Seven Consecutive Days at Permanent Floor; May 28 Wave 10 Days Into Ownership; 20W Ships Mid-June (~7–11 Days)
xTool M2 Day 35 Sunday June 7: $599 MSRP seventh consecutive day — second full weekend at permanent floor confirmed. Early-bird $549 closed June 2. May 28 first-payment wave 10 days into ownership (three full project cycles). 20W module ships mid-June (~7–11 days, June 14–18 window). Zero-negative 33-day Creator Calling record continues. FauxHammer, HowToGeek, Make Magazine, XDA all positive.
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