xTool unveils X1 for five laser types, keeps price to itself
Makeblock founder and CEO Jasen Wang is betting that one expandable chassis can cover cutting, engraving and metal marking, though xTool has yet to disclose final specifications, pricing or a shipping date.
By RuntimeWire Staff · Published
Primary source: PR Newswire
Why it matters
The X1 could push desktop fabrication toward upgradeable hardware, giving xTool repeat module sales while letting small shops add CO2, diode, fiber, MOPA or UV capability without buying a separate machine for every process. Its undisclosed price and work area still prevent a useful comparison with Creality, Glowforge and other alternatives.
Makeblock founder and CEO Jasen Wang unveiled the xTool X1 on August 28th, combining gantry cutting, galvo engraving and support for five laser types in one expandable desktop platform. xTool is a brand owned by Makeblock Co., Ltd., and the hardware is Wang's clearest attempt yet to organize its growing fabrication catalog around a common chassis.…