What CO2 laser engraver does FLAAR at BGSU use?
Like most university architecture departments around the country, BGSU uses a Universal M-300 laser cutter. It is used 8 hours a day all week all year. 95% of the use is by students. In other words, this machine does not require its own trained operator on standby. The students get a few minutes of basic instruction, and then they figure out how to use it on their own. When I asked the students about the laser cutter, the architecture students were very pleased. They said that having the Universal M-300 laser cutter made it so much easier to create their architectural models. When I asked the students what they most desired in a new laser cutter, 100% said they needed a slightly larger one. A few indicated they would appreciate a bit more power, but it was primarily extra size that they clearly needed. Artists can use the engraving and cutting capabilities to create works of art. So a CO/2 laser engraver/cutter is a useful tool for artists. Since FLAAR would like access to a laser engr
