Kickstarter to Watch: X Laser Lab E3 — A Bright Idea in the Making

The X Laser Lab E3 introduces a Coherent-powered 355 nm UV precision and dual-camera intelligence in a desktop form. It’s still in build-out, but it’s a laser project worth watching.

 
Every so often, a new laser project pops up that makes even seasoned engravers stop scrolling. The X Laser Lab E3 looks like one of those moments — a desktop-sized UV engraver that claims micron-level detail, dual cameras, and true 355 nm ultraviolet precision.

You can’t buy it yet — it’s still in the build-out and reservation phase — but the early video shows some bold engineering language and visuals that are worth noting. This could be the start of something interesting.

According to X Laser Lab, the E3 is “powered by a Coherent UV chip,” the same technology lineage that powers many industrial photonics systems. If accurate, that’s impressive.

Their promo clips highlight 355 nm cold-light engraving —the wavelength class that handles glass, plastics, and fine metals—up to 10 watts output power, 16K resolution, and ultra-clean edges. The system also features dual cameras: one for positioning, one for time-lapse sharing. It’s the kind of pitch that blends modern maker appeal with real engineering ambition.

Like any early-stage product, there are unanswered questions. There is nothing like testing to see how it does, and as is typical, deep dive specs like FDA Accession Number or detailed module specification to confirm are not published in the ads.  Going down a rabbit hole can be fun but how does it engrave?  As soon as it is out we will put up the reviews from Youtube when they start getting published.

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That doesn’t mean the claim is off-base — it just means this is the part of the story where we wait for the beam to hit the bench. When hands-on units start shipping, that’s when we’ll really know what this little machine can do.

UV engraving is the next big frontier for desktop laser makers — precise, fast, and able to work materials that CO₂ and fiber struggle with. If X Laser Lab delivers even half of what’s promised, this could be a milestone machine for small studios, jewelers, and micro-fabricators who want that level of control without industrial-size budgets.

And for the record, LaserFreedom isn’t a Kickstarter site and doesn’t chase hype. But we do watch carefully for ideas that might reshape the market once they’re proven. The E3 fits that description: one to watch.

There’s a good chance the industry will test these claims before long — and if the E3 performs as advertised, it could find itself sitting beside some much more expensive competitors. For now, it’s fair to say the concept is exciting, the engineering claims are bold, and the real answers will come when the prototypes fire up.

Until then, this one earns its place on the LaserFreedom “Kickstarter to Watch” list — with cautious optimism and a close eye on what happens next.

We want everyone to get the right tool for the Job and just a gut feeling this is going to fill some peoples Needs.