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Founded Year

2014

Stage

Series E - II | Alive

Total Raised

$105.27M

Last Raised

$20M | 7 mos ago

About Glowforge

Glowforge offers a three-dimensional laser printer enabled to cut, engrave, and score products out of a variety of materials. Its wireless desktop laser functions as automatic settings, three-dimensional engraving, and live camera preview. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Seattle, Washington.

Headquarters Location

1938 Occidental Avenue South Suite C

Seattle, Washington, 98134,

United States

888-845-6936

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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Glowforge in 1 CB Insights research brief, most recently on Mar 17, 2021.

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Glowforge Patents

Glowforge has filed 43 patents.

The 3 most popular patent topics include:

  • manufacturing
  • machine tools
  • wireless networking
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Application Date

Grant Date

Title

Related Topics

Status

6/17/2021

10/24/2023

Wireless networking, Database management systems, UTC offsets, Channel access methods, Network protocols

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Application Date

6/17/2021

Grant Date

10/24/2023

Title

Related Topics

Wireless networking, Database management systems, UTC offsets, Channel access methods, Network protocols

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Latest Glowforge News

Now's a Fantastic Time to Grab a Laser Cutter Black Friday Deal - CNET

Nov 24, 2023

Now's a Fantastic Time to Grab a Laser Cutter Black Friday Deal Ikier, Xtool, and Glowforge all have steep discounts this Black Friday so it's a great time to buy James Bricknell Senior Editor James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser cutters -- he also loves to play board games and tabletop RPGs. Expertise 3D printers, maker tools such as Cricut style vinyl cutters and laser cutters, traditional paper printers Credentials 6 years working professionally in the 3D printing space / 4 years testing consumer electronics for large websites. 2 min read James Bricknell / CNET If you are a maker, there is no better time to buy new machines than on a Black Friday deal. Multiple manufacturers have discounts across their ranges, all of which offer different power levels for every job you can think of. Laser cutters and 3D printers offer some of the best ways to set your creativity free, and can even help you earn money on a side hustle or two. Grab a Black Friday deal today and maximize those potential profits! Glowforge The Glowforge Aura is a crafting laser designed with small projects in mind. In our review  we found it to be capable of etching a lot of materials, but it struggled with large cutting pieces. It's compact though, and makes a lot of cool things easily. This laser cutter is designed with two lasers. One is a 24W low-power laser designed for etching into wood, plastic, and anodized aluminum; the other is a high-power 48W laser capable of cutting through wood and acrylic. Using the right laser will save you time and money. Just like this Black Friday deal. If you like to take your wares to craft fairs this little laser cutter can be fantastic. Coupled with your laptop and a Jackery power station  you can make custom designs for people at the show. No mess, no fuss. It's a fantastic way to get people talking. If you are new to the world of "making" and can't decide between Lasers and 3D printers, then choose the Snapmaker 2 A350T and get both. The Snapmaker 2 has swappable modules so you can make the most of your imagination. This Black Friday sees it drop to the lowest price ever at just $999. Black Friday Deals are everywhere and while this list isn't exhaustive, just buy going searching laser cutters on Amazon you can find some amazing bargains. It's time to jump into making in a big way and we are here to help you do it. More Black Friday deals from CNET CNET is covering a wide array of deals on tech products and much more this holiday season. Find the hottest sales and discounts on the  CNET Deals page , as well as the best  Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals  and offers. Check out our  CNET Coupons page  for current  Walmart discount codes ,  eBay coupons ,  Samsung promo codes  and more from  hundreds of other online stores . Sign up for the  CNET Deals Text  to get daily deals sent straight to your phone. And add the free  CNET Shopping extension  to your browser for real-time price comparisons and cash back offers.

Glowforge Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When was Glowforge founded?

    Glowforge was founded in 2014.

  • Where is Glowforge's headquarters?

    Glowforge's headquarters is located at 1938 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle.

  • What is Glowforge's latest funding round?

    Glowforge's latest funding round is Series E - II.

  • How much did Glowforge raise?

    Glowforge raised a total of $105.27M.

  • Who are the investors of Glowforge?

    Investors of Glowforge include True Ventures, Foundry, DFJ Growth Fund, Revolution, JOANN Fabric and Craft Stores and 8 more.

  • Who are Glowforge's competitors?

    Competitors of Glowforge include Formlabs and 4 more.

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