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title: "Friday Hacks #129, March 3"
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Welcome back folks! We will be exploring cool hardware at our next Friday Hacks! Ever wondered what goes into building a laser cutter machine? Machine builder Kiwi will be doing a reverse teardown of a CO2 laser cutter!

Date/Time: Friday, March 3rd at 6:30pm
Venue: The Hangar by NUS Enterprise
Free pizza is served before the talks!

Facebook event [here](https://www.facebook.com/events/139093879943292/)

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### An Introduction to DIY Laser Cutters

#### Talk Description:

Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to cut materials, and is typically used for industrial manufacturing applications, but is also starting to be used by schools, small businesses, and hobbyists. Laser cutting works by directing the output of a high-power laser through optics and CNC (computer numerical control).

Common uses are cutting and engraving patterns onto materials such as wood, leather and acrylic, and is considered one of the faster processes in rapid prototyping. Join us for this sharing session to demystify the laser cutter machine!

#### Speaker Profile
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layout: friday_hack
title: "Friday Hacks #129, March 3"
date: 2017-02-28 17:42:59
categories: ["Friday Hacks"]
author: Ramu
---

Welcome back folks! We will be exploring cool hardware at our next Friday Hacks! Ever wondered what goes into building a laser cutter machine? Machine builder Kiwi will be doing a reverse teardown of a CO2 laser cutter!

Date/Time: Friday, March 3rd at 6:30pm
Venue: The Hangar by NUS Enterprise
Free pizza is served before the talks!

Facebook event [here](https://www.facebook.com/events/139093879943292/)

{% capture venue %}
    {{ 'The Hangar by NUS Enterprise' }}
{% endcapture %}
{% include friday_hack_header.html %}

### An Introduction to DIY Laser Cutters

#### Talk Description:

Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to cut materials, and is typically used for industrial manufacturing applications, but is also starting to be used by schools, small businesses, and hobbyists. Laser cutting works by directing the output of a high-power laser through optics and CNC (computer numerical control).

Common uses are cutting and engraving patterns onto materials such as wood, leather and acrylic, and is considered one of the faster processes in rapid prototyping. Join us for this sharing session to demystify the laser cutter machine!

#### Speaker Profile

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