Looks Like A GF, Smells Like a GF, but it is not a GF!

[MakerMatthew]

Ever heard of a Makerblock? Just saw this on one of my subscritions. No air assist and 10K. Hmmm…I think GF still is superior.

Makeblock Laserbox Review - A SMART CO2 Laser Cutter

@dan

[evansd2]

Previously:

And so it begins... Surprised it took this long | MakeBlock / Laserbox

The feature set is remarkably close to the Glowforge. Among other things. But has additional feature sets that the Glowforge does not have. Looks like the Glowforge still has an edge on the integrated cooling and air assist. Let the innovation wars begin.

It’s actually makeblock not makerblock, probably why you missed it in search.

Interestingly, makeblock was mentioned way back too:

Speculation on the Expansion Port

That’s the nature of innovation. I know this sounds like sarcasm but I mean it honestly - if you think you can do it for cheaper you should, because there’s probably a market for it. They’re charging $500 because there’s not a lot like it out there. Iirc makeblock sells a kit that can do something similar but it isn’t as nice. Additionally I bought a plotter kit from them that has been a nightmare to get working so I don’t generally recommend their stuff, but some people might have better luck. …

I wonder if it’s the same makeblock.

[bansai8creations]

Yup, there will be more coming out, too, I’m sure. And I’m sure that someday there will be something that does surpass the GF & price point!