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Thunder Laser Applications Gallery

Real results from real workshops. See how businesses across industries use Thunder Laser CO2 machines to cut, engrave, and mark a wide variety of materials every day.

Signage & Displays

From acrylic channel letters to dimensional wall art, CO2 laser cutting delivers flame-polished edges on cast acrylic and precision cuts in wood, foam board, and composites.

Laser cut acrylic channel letters for retail signage

Acrylic Channel Letters

Material: 10mm Cast Acrylic Machine: Nova 51 (100W)
Laser cut wood point-of-sale display

POS Display Stands

Material: 6mm Birch Plywood Machine: Nova 35 (80W)
Laser engraved directional wayfinding signage

Wayfinding Signs

Material: Slate / Hardwood Machine: Nova 24 (60W)

Textile & Leather

CO2 lasers seal synthetic fabric edges as they cut, eliminating fraying. For leather, the laser creates controlled-depth engravings perfect for branding, personalization, and decorative patterns.

Laser engraved personalized leather wallet

Personalized Leather Goods

Material: Full-Grain Leather Machine: Nova 24 (60W)
Laser cut fabric patches and appliques

Fabric Patches & Appliques

Material: Polyester Felt Machine: Nova 35 (60W)
Laser cut denim fashion design

Denim & Fashion Textiles

Material: Cotton Denim Machine: Nova 63 (80W)

Model Making & Prototyping

Transform digital designs into physical prototypes in minutes. Laser cutting enables rapid iteration on architectural models, product prototypes, and mechanical assemblies without tooling costs.

Laser cut architectural scale model

Architectural Models

Material: 3mm Plywood + Acrylic Machine: Nova 51 (80W)
Laser cut packaging prototype

Packaging Prototypes

Material: Corrugated Cardboard Machine: Nova 35 (60W)
Laser cut mechanical prototype assembly

Mechanical Assemblies

Material: 5mm Clear Acrylic Machine: Nova 24 (60W)

Education & Makerspaces

Thunder Laser machines are used in schools, universities, and public makerspaces worldwide. Class 1 enclosure, safety interlocks, and intuitive controls make them suitable for supervised educational environments.

Students using Thunder Laser in university makerspace

University Makerspaces

Common materials: Plywood, Acrylic, Cardboard Popular choice: Nova 35 or Nova 51
Student laser cut projects in K-12 classroom

K-12 STEM Programs

Common materials: Plywood, MDF, Paper Popular choice: Nova 24

Awards, Gifts & Personalization

High-resolution CO2 laser engraving turns everyday items into personalized products. Photo engraving, text customization, and logo marking on wood, glass, acrylic, and coated metals.

Laser engraved glass award trophy

Corporate Awards

Material: Crystal Glass Machine: Nova 24 (60W)
Laser engraved personalized wooden cutting board

Personalized Gifts

Material: Solid Wood Machine: Nova 24 (60W)
Laser cut decorative wooden jewelry box

Decorative Craft Items

Material: 4mm Basswood Machine: Nova 35 (80W)

Have a Specific Material or Application in Mind?

Send us your material details and we will test-cut a sample on the recommended Thunder Laser machine — free of charge. See the results before you buy.

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