Sunday, 31 May 2015

High speed metal marking laser at Advanced Manufacturing Trade Show

Trotec's new mini trade show stand is winging its way to The NEC in Birmingham ready for the Advanced Manufacturing trade show as part of SubCon.


Visit us at stand A233 where you can see the newly launched in the UK, high speed metal marking laser the SpeedMarker 1300, which is also perfect for a range of industrial marking requirements including plastics, laminates, films and foils. We will also be demonstrating the patented Speedy 300 flexx which offers dual source lasers for maximum flexibility when processing a range of materials.

On the stand we will be carrying out demonstrations on acrylic, multiply laminates, stainless steel and anodised aluminium. If you require a tailored demonstration on your own chosen material you are welcome to join us in one of our 7 showrooms throughout the UK and Ireland, including our new showroom in Stirling, Scotland which opens June 9th. To book your no obligation tailored laser demonstration contact us. 

The show will take place between 3rd - 5th June. Register now for your free tickets

SpeedMarker GS Demonstrated in Ireland for First Time

Preperations are underway today by the Trotec team in Ireland as we get ready for DSCOOP - The Digital Solutions Cooperative 2015 in Dublin.

Trotec are proud to showcase high speed paper cutter, the SpeedMarker GS, which recently launched in the UK earlier this year at trade show, Sign & Digital. This will be the first time this impressive machine will be demonstrated with full automation, including paper feeder and stacker in the UK and Ireland.


The laser cutter, designed specifically for the precision cutting of printed products, paper and card, which also offers the option of engraving and perforating, will not be available in showrooms. We are pleased to offer customers a limited number of VIP tickets to the event on Friday 5th June which is usually open to members only. To secure your place to visit us and to find out how you can make your business more profitable with a Trotec laser email lucy.hall@troteclaser.com



Wednesday, 20 May 2015

Trotec's SP3000 large format laser cutter revealed at FESPA


At FESPA, Trotec Laser revealed the new SP3000 laser cutter, the largest flatbed in the Trotec range, suitable for heavy duty cutting applications. The 2.2m x 3.2m laser cutter is the perfect solution for processing thick fabrics such as rugs and automotive air bags as well as large signage requirements and industrial applications such as processing films. injection molded parts and wood . It was revealed alongside Trotec's high speed paper cutter, the SpeedMarker GS which launched in the UK earlier this year.











Find out more about Trotec's range of laser cutters 

Trotec Customer Awarded by Dragons' Den Star

We recently posted that Trotec customer Laser Inspired Designs​ were celebrating being awarded by Dragons' Den's Theo Paphitis in his Small Business Sunday campaign. Sam and Darren Bentley, who create bespoke, personalised gifts, wedding items and branded promotional items on their Trotec laser recently met the star and businessman at their awards ceremony. Congratulations Laser Inspired Designs!


Monday, 18 May 2015

Trotec Laser Ireland gets the laser cut finishing touch



Our Ireland showroom, when celebrated its grand opening earlier this year, has had a last few finishing touches added to create an amazing laser demonstration area. The impressive Trotec acrylic signage was cut on our very own SP500 large format laser cutter. 

Join us on 11th or 12th June in Dublin for our demonstration event where you can find out how a laser from the industry leader can make your business more profitable.
In Dublin we offer demonstrations on a range of our flatbed lasers from the entry level A3 Rayjet to the SP500 with intelligent camera recognition software, perfect for precisely cutting printed products.

Call 0191 417 4505 or email sales@troteclaser.co.uk to book.

Current customers from Ireland and Northern Ireland can also take advantage of complimentary training on 12th June with our expert Applications and Training Manager, Chris Drew.

May Special Offer on Abet Rigid

Trotec Materials Special Offer:

Until 29th May purchase 5 sheets of white/black/white ABET Rigid and receive one free.
Available on 1.5mm thick sheets in two sizes: 1220 x 1220mm or 1220 x 610mm
To order call 0191 417 4505 or email sales@troteclaser.com

Friday, 15 May 2015

High speed paper cutter presented at DSCOOP Dublin

Trotec Laser are proud to present the SpeedMarker GS, the high speed paper cutter, with full automation function at the DSCOOP EMEA 4 Conference; the ultimate event for print professionals. We welcome you to join us on Friday 5th June in Dublin to the event which is usually available to members only. See the GS in action with sheet stacker and flat pile feeder. To join us as our VIP guest or for further information email lucy.hall@troteclaser.com


See our SpeedMarker GS brochure for more information on this impressive machine 

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Product Launch: SP3000 Large Format Laser Cutter

Trotec Laser welcomes you to join us for the worldwide premiere of the new SP3000 at FESPA Cologne on 18th - 22nd May.



The SP3000 boasts an impressive bed size of 2200mm x 3200mm (7' x 10') and will be demonstrated at our stand, S30 in hall 6. The new laser cutter is the perfect solution for cutting a range of materials including acrylic, textiles such as carpets and rugs and cardboard. The added intelligent JobControl Vision software creates the perfect solution for print and cut applications. We hope you are able to join us as our VIP guest.

To register as our VIP guest simply complete the online form on the FESPA website before 17th May and email lucy.hall@troteclaser.com with the date you will be attending the show.

We will also be demonstrating the ultra fast SpeedMarker GS as well as a range of our flatbed laser cutters and engravers the Speedy 100 flexx, Speedy 400 flexx and SP500 


Friday, 8 May 2015

Join Trotec Laser at Advanced Manufacturing 2nd - 4th June


Join Trotec Laser at Birminham's NEC on 2nd - 4th June 2015 at Advanced Manufacturing. 
 See the newly launched SpeedMarker 1300, appearing at a trade show for the first time in the UK.


Discuss the benefits of laser marking and speak to our expert sales team about how a galvo from the industry leader can benefit your business with the option to integrate the laser marker into your existing production line. Find out how you can streamline the manufacturing process with the option to link to existing databases and automatically generate barcodes, serial numbers and data matrix codes. 

We will also be demonstrating the capabilities of the patented Speedy 300 flexx which optimises two laser sources to process a wide range of materials including metal, wood, acrylic, plastic, glass and fabric. 




Cant attend the show? Trotec have 6 regional showrooms throughout the UK and Ireland, call 0191 417 4505 or email sales@troteclaser.co.uk to arrange a personalised demonstration at your convenience.

New Laser Cutting Tutorial: Laser Cut Acrylic Night Light

Trotec aims to help customers get the most out of their laser machines. In order to fulfill this ambition we regularly update our customers with free laser tutorials, to try out, adapt and to use as inspiration.
Our tutorial section includes a range of samples including stamp making, signage, paper cutting, glass etching and wood engraving to name just a selection.

Our newest tutorial shows you how to create a laser cut acrylic night light, the perfect addition to a little pirate's bedroom.

In just a few steps create this adorable pirate ship night light.


We show you how to add lighting 


Plus add the personal touch by laser engraving a name to the base of the nightlight



View our night light tutorial and see a multitude of possibilities of what can be created from acrylic with a Trotec laser cutter. 

If you have been inspired to create this nightlight Trotec also offer a wide range of sheet acrylic, perfect for this application. Call us on 0191 417 4505 or email sales@troteclaser.co.uk to discuss your requirements or receive advice on the best solution for your needs. 

Join our laser demonstration days - new dates added

Join Trotec at one of our laser demonstration days to find out how a laser from the industry leader in laser cutting, engraving and marking machines can help make your business more profitable.
Demand for appointments is high and new dates have recently been added to meet customer requirements.


Whether laser engravinglaser cutting or laser marking a Trotec laser can optimise production, increasing output and improving quality and precision as well as open to doors to new product ranges and design opportunities.

Upcoming dates

Trotec Warrington - 19th and 20th May - limited appointments available. New dates added w/c 11th May
Trotec Bristol - new dates added - 20th and 21st May
Trotec Dublin - 11th and 12th June

To book your demonstration which is tailored to your requirements call 0191 417 4505 or email sales@troteclaser.co.uk
You are also welcome to submit materials for samples prior to the appointment for a personalised consultation.

Trotec Materials Special Offer: Save on gloss white/black exterior


May special offer on sheet material. Until 15th May purchase five sheets of gloss white/black exterior (product code - 51827) and receive one sheet completely free.
Sheet side 1220 x 610 x 1.5mm thick.

Did you know Trotec also sell a range of materials suitable for mechanical engraving? This multiply sheet material is perfect for both interior and exterior signage as well as industrial applications and can be engraved using a mechanical engraver. Remove the white layer with an engraver to revel a black underlay and produce stunning signage which really stands out on this colour combination.

To take advantage of this limited offer call us now on 0191 417 4505 or email sales@troteclaser.co.uk

Sunday, 3 May 2015

Don't just take our word for it

At Trotec we like to let our reputation for top quality laser cutting and engraving machines do the talking and have a huge number of customers who are happy to talk about how their laser has helped make their business more profitable and are going from strength to strength.

Our latest review comes from Laser Inspired Designs. Owner Sam purchased a Speedy 100 which is the smallest of the Speedy range of laser cutters. Although smaller in size is is not lacking the features the larger models boast, with high cutting speeds and the ability to process a wide range of materials including wood, glass, acrylic, paper and fabric.


Laser Inspired Design's product range is rapidly growing offering a wide range of personalised gifts such as wedding stationery, key rings, cufflinks, laser etched glasses and hip flasks as well as branded items such as custom buttons and signs and has also recently moved into prototyping. This wide variety of products made possible by the perfect combination of creative flair and a Trotec Laser.

To find out how a laser from Trotec can help make your business more profitable call us on 0191 417 4505 or email sales@troteclaser.co.uk.

Visit our website for more information on laser cutting, engraving and marking promotional items.