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Entry-level, cost effective

The N-Lase Desktop is our entry-level laser marking system for industrial identification applications, perfect for marking, etching, engraving and annealing all metals, coated metals, plastics and some organic materials. The Desktop is the ideal solution for low to mid volume throughput and is an affordable alternative to more traditional methods of marking, such as dot peen, electrochemical etching or hand marking. Despite being entry level and affordable we haven’t sacrificed on quality or efficiency; our N-Lase Desktop comes with either our 20 watt or 50 watt MOPA fiber laser with a MTBF of 100,000 marking hours and a 3 year comprehensive warranty, as standard.

Marking Area

Lens Size (mm) Max Marking Area (mm) Approx Spot Size (um) Focal Length (mm) Max Part Height (mm)
100 60 x 60 24 115 360
163 100 x 100 39 190 235
254 160 x 160 61 294 116

Meeting your changing needs

Marking at lightspeed

The N-Lase Desktop laser engraver features a 3-side door to give you wider access, allowing you to mark larger parts and components with ease. With its U-shaped opening, marking over-sized items like stainless-steel tubes and exhaust pipes is simple: just place the part in the machine and begin.

Expert Craftsmanship

British quality you can rely on

You want quality and reliability when it comes to choosing a laser engraving machine. All of our laser systems are designed and manufactured at our manufacturing and research facility in Whitchurch, Shropshire. We only use premium parts and components for all our machines, ensuring that each of our customers can benefit from long-term, reliable performance within industrial environments. With MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) beyond 100,000 hours and a nationwide support network, you know you are in safe hands.

Manual Door

Our desktop machine is designed with a manual door that is counterweighted, ensuring the door stays open once lifted. Its ergonomic handle is designed for maximum use-ability and is effortless to lift. Ensuring your parts can be entered into the machine with ease.

20 or 50W MOPA Fiber Laser

The Desktop can accommodate both the 20W and 50W laser sources making it the ideal machine, with the increase from a 20W to a 50W the machine can perform more tasks and can be more suitable for making more marks on different materials. Fiber laser sources are able to mark 99% of all materials and by utilising different settings in the custom N-Lase software, a variety of marks from annealing, deep engraving and ablation can all be achieved with a fiber laser.

Motor Adjusting Focus Height

By using the software supplied with the desktop, the calibration of the z axis allows for the focus height to be adjusted without having to manually do so. This means once the part is in the machine, you can close the door and use the software to lower the z axis to mark your parts.

Air Cooled

With a built in fan in the back of the machine, this means there is no need for cooling the source with large bulky water coolers, the fan is quiet and is suitable for all environments, the lack of any external coolers means that the desktop is truly suitable for desktop use. The fan stops the laser source from overheating during its use and allows for seamless and consistent marking.

Rotary Options

All of our machines are rotary ready with a plug and play rotary attachment available. The rotary allows the laser to mark around the inner or outer circumference of a cylindrical or round object, the rotary moves the part to ensure that a consistent mark is achieved where desired.  The bed of the desktop is an equipped tooling plate, meaning that the rotary is moveable throughout the bed to accommodate parts of all sizes and can be screwed in to ensure it stays in place.

3-Sided Access

When designing our N-Lase range, we knew it was crucial for it to take up as little space as possible, when it came to the door design we wanted to keep the footprint of the machine to a minimum and at the same time ensure that the size of the part to be marked was not limited. The door to the desktop opens internally to allow for parts of all shapes and sizes to be marked with access from all three sides, allowing the user to move the part internally in the machine to achieve a mark in a different position on the part.

Class 4 Override Option

All of our standard range (excluding the integrated) are all Class 1 laser systems. This means that they can be used in any environment and the laser beam is contained within the unit, the door has a viewing window with laser safety glass so that you can see the part being marked inside the machine. Each machine comes with a Class 4 override option which turns the system into a class 4 laser. This is useful for parts that may not be able to fit on the bed of the machine with the door closed. To use the laser as a class 4 laser, safety procedures must be followed including wearing laser safety glasses.

Tech Specs & Dimensions

N-LASE Desktop

System Dimensions
600mm (W) x 600mm (D) x 920mm (H)
System Weight
120kg
Standard Marking Lens
163mm
Standard Marking Area
100mm x 100mm
Focal Length
190mm
Max Part Height
235mm
Laser Type
Ytterbium Fiber
Central Wavelength
1060 - 1080nm
Nominal Output Power
20W - 50W
Pulse Frequency Range
1kHz - 400kHz, CW - 1000kHz
Maximum Pulse Energy
0.8mJ / 1mJ Models
Pulse Duration
CW or Pulsed, 3 to 500ns
Operation Temperature 15°C - 40°C
15°C - 40°C
Storage Temperature
-10°C - 60°C
Cooling Method
Air Cooled
Supply Voltage
100 - 240 Vac
Power Consumption (20°C)
200 - 500W
PC
Laptop/Desktop PC Required (Not Included)
PC Connection
USB
Available Ports
Diagnostic
Warranty
36 Months Comprehensive
Optional Accessories
Fume Extraction, Rotary Device, Class 4 Overide

The N-Lase Range

Meet our Industrial ID lasers

N-Lase Desktop

The N-Lase Desktop is our entry-level laser marking system for industrial identification applications, perfect for marking, etching, engraving and annealing all metals, coated metals, plastics and some organic materials.

The Desktop is the ideal solution for low to mid-volume throughput and is an affordable alternative to more traditional methods of marking, such as dot peen, electrochemical etching or hand marking. Despite being entry-level and affordable we haven’t sacrificed on quality or efficiency; our N-Lase Desktop comes with either our 20 Watt or 50 Watt MOPA fiber laser with a MTBF of 100,000 marking hours and a 3-year comprehensive warranty, as standard.

N-Lase Desktop Pro

The N-Lase Desktop Pro is the most popular laser in our N-Lase range. Designed for marking, etching, engraving and annealing almost all materials in mid to high-volume applications, the Desktop Pro is a full turnkey solution which includes an integrated All-in-One PC and an automatic door function to ensure maximum efficiency and simple operation.

The N-Lase Desktop Pro can be fitted with either our 20 Watt or 50 Watt MOPA fiber laser sources with a MTBF of 100,000 marking hours. Like all products within our N-Lase range the Desktop Pro comes with a 3-year comprehensive warranty, as standard.

N-Lase Benchtop

The N-Lase Benchtop is the ‘big cousin’ to the Desktop Pro. It has the same style and design but on a much larger scale, so maximum versatility for industries wishing to mark, etch and engrave big parts. As the name suggested, the Benchtop is designed to sit on a bench/worktop within existing manufacturing cells and processes.

Due to its larger footprint and modular design, the N-Lase Benchtop can offer a broad range of optional extras such as XY marking tables for increased throughput, large marking area lenses (up to 280mm x 280mm), big rotary attachments for circumference marking on large diameter parts and power sources from 20 watt up to 100 watt for maximum speed and depth.

With our 3-year comprehensive warranty, the N-Lase Benchtop is the ideal solution for the efficient and reliable etching of heavy-duty parts in industrial environments.

N-Lase Workstation

The N-Lase Workstation offers our biggest enclosure mounted onto a portable base to offer maximum flexibility. The Workstation can be located within an existing manufacturing process or operate as a standalone marking and traceability station. With an integrated PC and auto door function, the N-Lase Workstation is a truly turnkey solution; simply wheel into the desired location and start etching.

With such a large enclosure, the N-Lase Workstation can be fitted with a wide range of options to further increase efficiencies and offer maximum throughput. Options include XY marking tables to facilitate the loading of multiple parts, large marking area lenses (up to 280mm x 280mm), big rotary attachments for circumference marking on large diameter parts and power sources from 20 Watt up to 100 Watt for maximum speed and depth.

As with all our N-Lase range, maximum reliability and robustness is assured with our 3-year comprehensive warranty.

N-Lase Integrated

Designed for integration into production, manufacturing and assembly lines, our N-Lase Integrated models offer high reliability, speed and flexibility in a convenient form factor. A wide range of laser power outputs on our standard system allow marking on a diverse variety of substrates, whereas the Integrated Max is suitable for more powerful hungry applications and much larger laser modules. N-Lase Integrated systems are maintenance free and will provide you with years upon years of trouble-free operation

N-Lase Handheld

Laser without limits with the N-Lase Handheld. This model allows you to move the system to wherever (and whatever) needs to be marked. Ease and usability is at the forefront of the design, including a counterbalanced laser head to ensure safe movement and use. Whether it's a plaque on a wall or a plate on the floor, this model is ready for the challenge.

60+ years in industry

Heritage & market-leading knowledge

The Needham Group and its subsidiaries have been a part of the ever-developing coding and marking industry since 1962; identifying industry needs whilst simultaneously importing and developing exciting, practical and innovative products to suit.

Community-driven

Customer service at our core

Every day we share our passion and excitement for British manufacturing and innovation in laser technologies with each of our partners; from supplier and supply chain right through to end-user.

Short lead times

Delivery in weeks, not months

We design, develop and manufacture our lasers at our HQ in Shropshire; allowing for lean manufacturing, better efficiencies and speedy response times in our manufacturing, ultimately getting your products to you in weeks rather than months.

Made in Britain & Safety Regulations

We are proud to wear the Made in Britain badge, where all of our lasers are manufactured at our HQ in Shropshire. Combining over 60 years of company heritage with exquisite design and Great British engineering, we take great pride in our heritage and our commitment to producing quality products that represent the very best of British craftsmanship. Our loyal customers can be assured that when they choose us, they are investing in a product made with the utmost care and attention to detail.

The UK has the world's most rigorous regulatory requirements for laser safety.
We are proud to align our UK design and manufacturing with said regulations.
We are also certified members of AILU. - https://www.ailu.org.uk/

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