CO₂ Lasers (most popular for schools) – Flexible for cutting and engraving wood, acrylic, cardboard, plastics, and more. *HP Series adds sheet-metal cutting capability.
👉 Learn more about CO2 lasers in schools
Fiber Marking Lasers – Engrave/etch directly on metals and plastics.
Fiber Cutting Lasers – Cut metal, sheet, plate, and pipe/tube, making them ideal for fabrication and trade schools.
UV Marking Lasers – “Cold marking” for glass, plastics, ceramics, and temperature-sensitive materials.
When selecting a CO₂ laser for your school, it’s tempting to choose the lowest wattage that meets your current needs. However, investing in a higher-powered machine offers clear long-term benefits: it runs more efficiently at moderate settings (extending tube life and producing cleaner results), and processes projects faster. Hence, students spend more time creating, and give your program room to grow into thicker materials and larger batch runs. Choosing more power today helps future-proof your lab, ensuring your equipment stays relevant as student creativity and classroom demands expand.
Absolutely! Boss Laser offers a dedicated maintenance plan for schools, colleges, and universities—designed to keep your fiber laser running safely and efficiently with up to 4 on-site service visits over 2 years. It covers everything from optics cleaning and alignment checks to software updates and performance testing, all handled by certified Boss technicians.
This plan helps minimize downtime, ensures student safety, and protects your equipment investment—so your program can focus on learning, not troubleshooting.
👉 Learn more about the BossCare™ Maintenance Plan for Education
Quick takeaways for best beginner materials with a CO₂ laser:
Avoid: PVC, polycarbonate, ABS, and any materials with chlorine or unknown coatings (they release harmful fumes).
Basswood → Light, engraves cleanly, low resin, forgiving for kids’ first projects.
Cardboard/Chipboard → Inexpensive, safe for prototyping, teaches design iteration without wasting costly material.
Acrylic (clear or colored, cast, not extruded) → Cuts smoothly with polished edges, vibrant for classroom projects like keychains or signs.
👉 Learn more about the best materials for a new laser operator.
A STEM room is curriculum-driven, focused on science, technology, engineering, and math lessons where lasers are used to teach precision and problem-solving. A makerspace is creativity-driven, giving students freedom to design, prototype, and even fundraise with projects like custom tumblers or ornaments. Together, they balance structured learning with open-ended innovation.
Integrating UV laser technology into schools and universities enhances STEM education by fostering creativity, precision, and problem-solving through hands-on learning with cutting-edge tools. This experience prepares students for future careers in advanced industries.
Beyond the classroom, UV lasers can support fundraising efforts by creating custom-engraved items for events, while also providing a practical solution for permanently marking inventoried equipment, improving asset management and security across campus.
Learn more about the advantages of UV lasers in classrooms and makerspaces here:
We work with hundreds of schools, so we understand your purchasing process. You can apply for a tax-exempt educational account here:
Absolutely! Boss Laser offers a dedicated maintenance plan for schools, colleges, and universities—designed to keep your fiber laser running safely and efficiently with up to 4 on-site service visits over 2 years. It covers everything from optics cleaning and alignment checks to software updates and performance testing, all handled by certified Boss technicians.
This plan helps minimize downtime, ensures student safety, and protects your equipment investment—so your program can focus on learning, not troubleshooting.
👉 Learn more about the BossCare™ Maintenance Plan for Education
