We hope you’re finding time to relax — or dive into a fun craft project.
And while you’re creating, here’s something to think about…
Our tools evolve because of your ideas and insights —and it’s all thanks to your ideas and insights. In this round of Insight Hub 7, we will explore what next-gen cutting machines could look like — and what truly matters to you.
We’re exploring exciting possibilities like: Larger, multifunctional cutting machines — but what else could the future hold? Let’s dream it up together.
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But my personal opinion to have separate machines when having a laser machine better be strong enough to cut and engrave rather than having a cutting machine with laser engraving function.
If someone is about to invest in a machine and he already got a cutting machine 99% will choose to invest in a full function Laser machine that can cut and engrave.
I agree with Marin and I don´t know if a mixed machine will perform the laser function totally and properly. It´s a curious possibility, though. It also depends on the maths, the price of each option matters.
I was also in a dilema about the cutting size. Larger cutting size is better for the options, but what about space and prince?
That’s an interesting survey. But I do hope there will also be a portable Loklik cutting machine like thi Likcut Glee and Cricut Joy, it can be a iCraft Mini:thinking:
I agree, I would prefer to have two different machines. A cutting machine that worked really well and a Lazer machine that worked really well. Most machines that combine functions often compromise on some things. Making a jack of all trade’s machines but master at none. Also, I wouldn’t bother with a 10W laser either, the time it takes and the restrictions you have on materials it doesn’t really make it worth buying.
Would be great to have a selection of different sized machines. Smaller cutting machine, then a 12inch and a 24inch machine. To fit everyone’s needs. I personally don’t have the space for a 24inch machine but as a consumer it’s nice to have options and circumstances change over time.
I do also want to mention that a machine could be absolutely fantastic with the latest specs like a camera positioning system but if the software used by that machine fails it won’t matter what the machine has or can do. I’m really hoping we will get some huge updates to LOKLiK Idea Studio soon.
Thank you all so much for the thoughtful suggestions, which really help us better understand what matters most to you when it comes to machines and software.
By the way, we’re also curious… have you ever felt frustrated when it comes to cleaning the cutting mat or re-checking the material’s position in the software and on the mat itself?
After the red line was put on canvas in the Ideastudio
The cutting process is becoming very stressful as sometimes I have the right size for a piece of something but it takes about 1 cm space and then the piece is ruined and the cut is failing and that’s a waste of materials and time.
I really loved the first option where we could put the design at the very top corner and it will be cut correctly
Yes, I have found sometimes where my design is in LOKLiK idea studio is not where it cuts on the mat. It’s slightly down or over to the right most of the time. I like using a lot of scrap pieces and placing them around the mat to cut different things out at once but when I can’t rely on the positioning it gets a bit frustrating. It used to be ok. I have this problem with both the iCraft and Crafter machines
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I have a machine that has multiple function, both a cutting machine and a 10W laser. It was not a selling point for me when I purchased the items as I already had a cutting machine. I find it very hard to use it for paper products as the projects I make using the laser component leave residue in the machine. I can clean it as best as I can but there is still residue from the wood and leather I engrave/cut. I have found that the laser component is actually very good at cutting intricate paper projects, like wedding invitations.
Absolutely agree, plus pen function works a little offset from cut function itself. So it’s not a question of having to check the materials, it’s a question of being actually precise.
Nowadays I can desing and print in illustrator and then cut blind in IS. It’s not totally so in cut and draw. That needs the same improvements we’ve enjoyed with print then cut.
today the package arrived to the customer, such a small thing, two small simple prints and I thought I would die XD I use a thin white material as a background and then I put sublimation on it, so it may also be due to the material.
It is quite possible that this plotter I have is some kind of toy for children, I dont know, I dont know. Maybe it’s supposed to be like that. exchanging two postage stamps with a buddy (he really didn’t want his wife to find out how much money they cost xd) The buddy bought white little plastic ‘thing’ silououte… sihuotete ? shiltoiletete,WHATEVER, I dont like it
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