Compact Footprint
500 × 300 mm · approx. A3 scale
A Compact Yet Powerful Laser Cutter
500 × 300 mm cutting area comparable to A3 paper size — suitable for small workshops, education and home-based enterprises without sacrificing cut quality.
LASERTECH DESKTOP CO₂ · 3050
Lasertech 3050 Desktop
CO₂ Laser Cutter
Compact enclosed CO₂ laser for makers, education and light production — precise cutting and engraving on wood, acrylic, paper and fabric within an A3-scale 500 × 300 mm working area.
- 500 × 300 mm Working Area
- 80W RECI Tube
- LightBurn Included
- Rotary Attachment Included
- Honeycomb Bed Included
- UK Installation Included
Ideal for: Education • Prototyping • Makerspaces • Product Development
UK supply, install & support
UK installation Delivery, commissioning and operator training included
UK engineers Nationwide after-sales support from Mantech technicians
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Machine positioning
A Compact Yet Powerful Laser Cutter
The Lasertech Desktop CO₂ range is designed for workshops, colleges and home-based enterprises that need professional laser capability without full workshop floor space — combining enclosed safety, straightforward Lightburn control and UK commissioning from Mantech.
80W RECI Tube
Precise cuts · detailed engraving
RECI Laser Technology
80W RECI glass laser tube delivers precise cuts and high-detail engraving on wood, acrylic, paper, fabric and other non-metal materials.
Lightburn CAD/CAM
AI · PDF · SVG · DXF · photo engrave
What is Lightburn?
Lightburn layout and control software is included — import AI, PDF, SVG, DXF, PLT, PNG and JPG artwork, arrange vectors and run the machine from one interface.
Rotary Engraving
Cylindrical products included
Rotary attachment
Rotary device supplied for engraving cylindrical objects — expanding versatility for personalised products, awards and promotional items.
Education & Makers
STEM · craft · prototyping
Our Laser Cutters are Great For:
Ideal for colleges, makerspaces, craft businesses and prototyping cells where compact size, enclosed safety and approachable software matter.
UK Support
Install · training · lifetime help
Why Buy the Lasertech Desktop Laser Cutter?
Mantech delivers, installs and trains operators on site — with 12-month parts and labour warranty and ongoing UK technical support from Halesowen.
Why Desktop CO₂
Compact Yet Powerful Performance!
The Lasertech Desktop CO₂ laser cutter combines compact dimensions with genuine workshop capability — 80W RECI power, Lightburn control, rotary engraving and a complete UK supply package from Mantech.
Footprint
Compact A3-Scale Bed
500 × 300 mm working area — the nearest UK paper equivalent is A3 at 420 × 297 mm — giving practical sheet capacity for signage samples, awards, prototypes and education projects without a large workshop footprint.
Laser source
80W RECI Laser Tube
Genuine 80W RECI glass tube as standard for clean cuts and detailed engraving on wood, acrylic, paper, fabric and other non-metal stock. Integrated air assist removes debris from the cut path for accurate, repeatable results.
CAD/CAM
Lightburn Included
Professional Lightburn CAD/CAM software is supplied with every desktop machine — import industry-standard artwork, nest jobs, control the laser and run photo engraving without additional software licensing.
Versatility
Rotary Attachment
Rotary device included for cylindrical engraving — mugs, trophies, bottles and round stock — extending the desktop platform beyond flat sheet work.
Safety
Enclosed Workshop Safety
Fully enclosed cabinet with safety interlocks — suitable for commercial workshops, colleges and training environments where operator safety and fume management must be addressed from day one.
Extraction
Optional Filtration
Vent-to-atmosphere extraction is supplied as standard. Purex and BOFA self-contained filtration upgrades connect directly to the machine for home, office and education settings where external venting is impractical.
Hobby engravers and classroom setups usually outgrow consumer machines on bed size, safety enclosure and software support long before they need a Pro platform. The CO₂ hub shows where Desktop sits against Pro and Large Format, and the parameter guide gives starting cut settings for the materials you will teach or sell with first.
Model selection
Lasertech 3050 Desktop CO₂ Laser
Compact enclosed desktop platform — 500 × 300 mm working area for makers, education and light production.
Lasertech 3050 Desktop
- 500 × 300 mm
- 80W RECI CO₂
Ideal for Makers, education, craft businesses and compact workshop cells
Enclosed desktop CO₂ platform with 500 × 300 mm honeycomb bed, motorised Z-axis, 80W RECI tube and rotary attachment — the entry point to the Lasertech range before stepping up to Pro workshop formats.
Included as standard
- 500 × 300 mm cutting area — approx. A3 scale
- 80W RECI CO₂ tube · air assist · S&A chiller
- Honeycomb bed · motorised Z-axis
- Rotary attachment included
- Lightburn CAD/CAM supplied
- Single-phase 230V · vent extraction included
Need a larger bed? Compare the 4060 Pro and full Lasertech CO₂ range below. Compare Pro Series CO₂ lasers
Machine architecture
Overview and Features
High-level engineering overview for the Lasertech 3050 Desktop CO₂ platform. Full comparison against Pro workshop models is provided in the technical specification table below.
Cutting bed
500 × 300 mm honeycomb
Compact enclosed bed with honeycomb support — approximately A3 paper scale for prototyping, personalisation, education projects and small-batch production.
500 × 300 mm • Honeycomb bed • Motorised Z-axis
Laser source
80W RECI CO₂ tube
Genuine RECI glass laser tube rated at 80W — delivering precise cuts and detailed engraving on wood, acrylic, paper, fabric and other non-metal materials.
80W RECI • Air assist • S&A chiller
CAD/CAM software
Lightburn Pro
Lightburn layout, editing and laser control software is included — import AI, PDF, SVG, DXF, PLT, PNG and JPG artwork and run photo engraving from one interface.
Lightburn Pro • Vector & raster • Photo engrave
Rotary engraving
Rotary attachment included
Rotary device supplied as standard for cylindrical products — expanding the desktop platform beyond flat sheet cutting and engraving.
Rotary included • Mugs & trophies • Round stock
Fume extraction
Vent & filtration options
Vent-to-atmosphere extraction supplied as standard. Purex and BOFA self-contained filtration upgrades available for home, office and education environments.
Vent extraction • Purex upgrades • BOFA upgrades
Electrical
Single-phase 230V
Runs from standard UK single-phase workshop supply — no three-phase requirement for desktop installation in studios, colleges and compact workshops.
230V single-phase • Standard socket • Compact install
Materials
Wood · acrylic · textiles
Processes wood, acrylic, paper, fabric, leather, MDF and engraving laminates — see the materials section for full capability matrix.
Non-metal focus • Engrave & cut • See materials band
UK package
Install · training · warranty
Mantech includes UK mainland delivery, on-site installation, operator training, 12-month parts and labour warranty and lifetime technical support.
UK install • Operator training • 12-month warranty
Compare Lasertech CO₂
Compare Our CO₂ Laser Cutting Machine Range
Not sure which Lasertech model is right for you? Our team can help.
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CO₂ laser
Desktop CO₂
Ideal for: 500 × 300 mm enclosed cell with rotary attachment — for prototyping, personalisation, education and compact workshops.
- 3050 Desktop
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CO₂ laser
Pro Series
Ideal for: Workshop platforms from 400 × 600 mm to 1000 × 1600 mm — dual bed, rotary and 80W–130W RECI upgrades.
- 4060
- 6090
- 90130
- 10160
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CO₂ laser
Large Format
Ideal for: 1300 × 2500 mm to 2000 × 3000 mm beds for signage, display and high-volume sheet production.
- LF1325
- LF1525
- LF2030
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CO₂ laser
M-CUT
Ideal for: 900 × 1300 mm — non-metal cutting plus thin gauge metal such as mild steel with auxiliary gas.
- 90130 MCUT
Technical comparison
Lasertech Desktop & Pro CO₂ — specification comparison
Compare the 3050 Desktop against Pro workshop platforms when you need more bed area or daily production throughput. Mantech engineers can advise on the right step-up from desktop to 4060 or 6090 Pro formats.
Specifications may vary depending on configuration and extraction setup — contact Mantech for application-specific guidance and optional filtration packages.
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Compare the 3050 Desktop against Pro workshop platforms when you need more bed area or daily production throughput. Mantech engineers can advise on the right step-up from desktop to 4060 or 6090 Pro formats. Specifications may vary depending on configuration and extraction setup — contact Mantech for application-specific guidance and optional filtration packages. Cutting area 500 × 300 mm 400 × 600 mm 600 × 900 mm Paper equivalent Approx. A3 Approx. A2 Approx. A1 Enclosure Desktop cabinet Pro workshop Pro workshop Z-axis Motorised Motorised Motorised Laser tube 80W RECI CO₂ 80W RECI CO₂ 80W–100W RECI CO₂ Air assist Included Included Included Chiller S&A included S&A included S&A included Control software Lightburn Pro Lightburn Pro Lightburn Pro Bed type Honeycomb Honeycomb & blade Honeycomb & blade Rotary attachment Included Included Included Red-dot pointer Included Included Included Standard extraction Vent to atmosphere Vent to atmosphere Vent to atmosphere Filtration upgrades Purex / BOFA optional Purex / BOFA optional Purex / BOFA optional Electrical supply Single-phase 230V Single-phase 230V Single-phase 230V Installation Included Included Included Operator training Included Included Included Warranty 12-month parts & labour 12-month parts & labour 12-month parts & labour Technical support Lifetime UK support Lifetime UK support Lifetime UK support
Applications & material capability
Desktop CO₂ Lasers for Education, Makers & Light Production
Lasertech Desktop CO₂ lasers serve makers, education, craft businesses and compact workshops — cutting and engraving wood, acrylic, paper, fabric and laminates with approachable Lightburn software and enclosed safety.
Need a larger bed or daily throughput?
Explore Pro Series CO₂ laser cutters →Ideal environments
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Education & STEM
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Craft & personalisation
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Prototyping
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Small workshop output
Material capability
Acrylic
Signage · display · retail samples
- Clean edge cutting
- Detailed engraving
MDF
Prototyping · craft · model making
- Consistent panel cutting
- Engraved detail work
Paper
Invitations · packaging · card stock
- Fine detail cutting
- Paper and card engraving
Cloth
Textiles · personalisation · soft goods
- Controlled textile cutting
- Appliqué and labels
Natural wood
Craft · awards · product samples
- Natural wood cutting
- Engraved branding
Leather
Goods · branding · accessories
- Leather cutting
- Marking and engraving
Our Laser Cutters are Great For: Lasertech Desktop CO₂ lasers serve makers, education, craft businesses and compact workshops — cutting and engraving wood, acrylic, paper, fabric and laminates with approachable Lightburn software and enclosed safety. Education & STEM Craft & personalisation Prototyping Small workshop output Acrylic: Signage · display · retail samples. Clean edge cutting. Detailed engraving MDF: Prototyping · craft · model making. Consistent panel cutting. Engraved detail work Paper: Invitations · packaging · card stock. Fine detail cutting. Paper and card engraving Cloth: Textiles · personalisation · soft goods. Controlled textile cutting. Appliqué and labels Natural wood: Craft · awards · product samples. Natural wood cutting. Engraved branding Leather: Goods · branding · accessories. Leather cutting. Marking and engraving Desktop CO₂ platforms process non-metal materials — engrave and cut wood, acrylic, paper, fabric, leather, MDF and laminates. See capability notes for material-specific guidance.
Standard package
Every Lasertech Desktop includes
The 3050 Desktop is supplied as a complete UK package — software, chiller, rotary, extraction and commissioning included before your first production run.
- Lightburn CAD/CAM software
- 80W RECI laser tube
- S&A chiller & air assist
- Rotary attachment
- Honeycomb bed
- Motorised Z-axis
- Safety glasses
- Vent-to-atmosphere extraction
- UK installation & operator training
- 12-month UK parts & labour warranty
- Lifetime technical support
UK supply & support
Desktop CO₂ laser supply, installation and lifetime support
Mantech supplies, installs and supports Lasertech Desktop CO₂ lasers across the UK — with operator training, extraction guidance, optional Purex and BOFA filtration and ongoing technical assistance from Halesowen.
Support infrastructure
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Desktop sizing guidance
Help confirming 500 × 300 mm bed capacity, materials and workspace layout before you commit — and when to step up to Pro formats.
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On-site commissioning
Full installation, calibration and operator handover by Mantech engineers at your premises or college workshop.
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Extraction & compliance
Vent routing or Purex / BOFA filtration specified for your materials, room layout and education or office environment.
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Spare parts & service
UK-held spares, tube replacement guidance and warranty assistance for everyday production uptime.
500 × 300 mm · A3 scale 80W RECI · air assist Lightburn · rotary UK install & support
Lasertech CO₂ installs
CO₂ Laser Installations
Recent Lasertech CO₂ laser installations across the UK — colleges, makers and compact workshops commissioned by Mantech engineers.
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Lasertech 6090 CO₂ Laser Cutter Installed for Educational Institution in Coventry
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The Lasertech Desktop Laser Cutter is an ideal choice for individuals and businesses seeking a compact yet powerful laser cutting and engraving solution. Its 500 x 300 mm cutting area, comparable to A3 paper size, makes it suitable for small workshops, educational settings, and home-based enterprises. Equipped with an 80W RECI laser tube, the machine delivers precise cuts and engravings on various materials, including wood, acrylic, paper, and fabric. The integrated air assist feature enhances output quality by removing debris from the cutting area, ensuring clean and accurate results. The user-friendly Lightburn CAD/CAM software included with the system simplifies design and operation, making it accessible even for those new to laser cutting technology. Additionally, the machine comes with a rotary device for engraving cylindrical objects, expanding its versatility for personalised products.
Our desktop laser cutter has a bed size of 500 x 300 mm. The nearest UK paper size would be A3 (420 x 297 mm)
LightBurn is a layout, editing, and control software for your laser cutter. With LightBurn you can: – Import artwork in a variety of common vector graphic and image formats (including AI, PDF, SVG, DXF, PLT, PNG, JPG, GIF, and BMP) – Arrange, edit, and even create new vector shapes within the editor.
Fume extraction is an important part of owning a laser cutter and each customer’s needs vary. Suppliers such as Purex & BOFA to offer our customers an alternative option to our standard vent-to-atmosphere systems. These are particularly useful when used in the home, office or educational environment. Ask for details. These self contained filtration upgrades connect directly to the laser and enable the user to vent cutting vapour in to the unit without the need for an external vent to atmosphere location.
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