Trotec Laser is an international manufacturer of advanced laser technology for

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laser engraving Laser engraving is the practice of using lasers to engrave an object. The engraving process renders a design by physically cutting into the object to remove material. The technique does not involve the use of inks or tool bits that contact th ...

and laser marking. The company was founded in 1997, branching off from a

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department within its parent company Trodat. Trotec is headquartered in

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, Austria, with subsidiaries around the world in the

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, the

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and

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. The company also has an extensive network of distributors around the world serving more than 90 countries.

Laser systems

Trotec manufactures both flatbed and galvo laser systems, as well as bespoke solutions for specialist clients. Its CO₂ lasers range from 12 to 500 watts and its

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systems range from 10 to 50 watts. In 2008 Trotec introduced the Rayjet, a desktop laser system aimed specifically at

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Laserable materials and Engraving Supplies

Trotec also supplies a wide range of laserable sheet materials and engravable gifts. The range includes coloured and special effect acrylics, plastic laminates called TroLase which are a modern and laserable alternative to

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, wood varieties, metals and more. In addition to the engraving materials, Trotec also supplies a range of marking solutions and pastes which can be used for laser marking metals with a laser source. In many countries, Trotec also still offers sheet materials which are suitable for mechanical engraving applications. The materials can be purchased at Trotec's webshop.

References

External links

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