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Struggling to choose the right laser for marking? CO₂ laser plotters and galvos differ in speed and precision. Which one suits your business best? CO₂

A CO₂ laser uses a gas-filled tube to produce a beam around 10,600 nm — a wavelength that most non-metals absorb well. A fiber laser uses diodes and a fiber optic cable to produce a beam around 1,064 nm — a wavelength that most metals absorb efficiently. Your primary material is the biggest factor in choosing between them, though it’s not the only one.