Thanks for a Tro-tastic 2016!

As the end of the year approaches, we'd like to extend a big thank you to all of the new customers who have chosen to join us in 2016 as well as our existing customers who remain loyal members of the Trotec family – Thank you!

As the Christmas break is almost upon us we'd like to share some of the highlights of this year with you. Our offices will close at 5pm on December 22nd and will reopen at 9am on January 4th 2017.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, we hope you've enjoyed 2016 as much as we have!

New website and webshop launch

We launched our brand new website in September packed full of fun tutorials and tips, tricks and facts about laser machines.

Our new www.engraving-supplies.co.uk webshop was also launched, allowing you to discover a vast range of products at your finger tips.

Third major award for SP3000

Two awards weren't enough for the SP3000. Along with the iF design award and the nomination for edp, the SP3000 also received the German Design Award 2017, the top international prize of the German Design Council.

North East showroom reopening

We reopened our North East showroom earlier in the year, showcasing the full range of Speedy lasers alongside the Rayjet and SP500. We are holding demo days at our showrooms throughout January! Find your nearest demo days online.




Thank you to all our followers
Last but not least a huge thank you to all of our social media followers for your continued support! We will be sharing even more fun and informative content next year, so keep sharing your creations with us using #trotecuk

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Festive tutorials - create something yule love

December is the month for giving and receiving gifts, and we have a selection of creative tutorials to allow you to unleash your creativity and share the Christmas spirit with those closest to you. Click the links below to dicvoer our individual tutorials and get creative:

• Laser cut Christmas cards
• Beeswax candles 
• Christmas village
• Acrylic Christmas tree
• Muffin case

Some of our tutorials allow you to use the design files for other creations, for example our Christmas card file can also be used to create wooden decorations.

Remember that we love to see your creations, so follow us on our other social channels and share your pictures with us using #trotecuk

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New! GS1200: Automated laser system for high-volume paper processing

We're really excited to introduce you to our new automated laser system designed for
high-volume paper processing.

The GS1200 can process more than 1000 sheets of paper per hour and uses 'cutting on air' technology to prevent back-reflections of the laser beam and ensure the highest quality finish on every piece. Any wastage is automatically removed and holding brackets keep the paper stable and in focus of the lens while a flat pile feeder, automated paper path and a sheet stacker complete the automated system.

Get an idea of what the GS1200 is capable of by watching our video.

Perfect finishing for digital printing products

Register marks are detected allowing printed paper to be individually engraved and delicately cut. Printing deviations are picked up by the SpeedMark Vision software and the cutting path is automatically adjusted so the cutting lines always perfectly match the print.

Laser cutting with a difference

Our patent pending cutting on air solution ensures high quality finished products and the best cutting results on every job. This feature prevents back-reflections of the laser beam on the product and enables the automatic disposal of any cutting waste, while the holding brackets keep the paper stable and in focus.

What our customers say

In addition to the GS1200, the GS1000 completes the GS series. Here's what Trotec customer Rob Payne from Patternise has to say about his GS1000:

"Our GS1000 enabled us to support one of our regular clients on a large scale and aggressive Christmas project, requiring just under 1 million sheets (4 million components) cut in little over 40 days. The GS was operated continuously for 1032 hours with zero unplanned downtime.


The GS has enabled our business to take on high volume paper processing jobs that were simply impossible to process on our standard Trotec laser plotters and allowed us to better support our clients and meet the most demanding timeframes."

For more information about the GS Series contact us today. 

New Laser Brochure

We're pleased to reveal our new and updated laser brochure. Featuring details of all of our laser engraving and cutting machines, the brochure includes the SP3000, our largest laser cutting machine yet. If you have been thinking of buying a laser machine then our brochure is a great place to start  your research. 

Download our brochure now to explore the world of possibilities that a Trotec Laser machine could open to you!

Throwback blog: Glass Etching Laser Engraving Tutorial: Promotional Glass Bottle

Today we are revisiting one of our old blogs, featuring a new video and an exclusive tutorial!

Back in 2015 we shared a glass engraving tutorial, demonstrating one of the applications which a Trotec laser engraving machine can be used for.



When etching glass the addition of a rotary device can allow you to achieve detailed engraving results on rounded objects such as glass bottles.Our step by step tutrotial will allow you to personalise a plain glass bottle, creating a wonderful display item or even a personalised promotional gift. The tutorial includes the laser etching settings, artwork and the required equipment to allow you to achieve the desired result.

You can also see our laser machines in action in this video, where our friends at Trotec Canada effortlessly engrave a whiskey bottle, the perfect gift for any connoisseur!




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