Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 vs ULS VLS3.60ES
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 60 W | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 610 × 610 mm | 610 × 305 mm |
| Max Speed | 180,000 mm/min | 152,400 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | Yes | No |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $15,000 | $15,500 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Weight | 79 kg | 43 kg |
Pros & Cons
Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2
What we like
- Pass-through door for long/large materials
- IRIS™ HD+ upgraded camera for better registration accuracy
- Lightest full-size Epilog at 175 lbs (79 kg)
- CO2 or 60W MOPA fiber source option in same chassis
- Compact 20" height allows tabletop placement
Watch out for
- Shorter material clearance than Edge (7" vs 10")
- Air compressor not standard
- Price by contact
- Fiber config limited to 24"×24" size (no 36" with fiber)
ULS VLS3.60ES
What we like
- Integrated camera vision system standard — visually align designs to material without registration marks
- Administrator access controls designed for shared, multi-user environments
- Same 60W CO2 power ceiling as the VLS3.60DT in the same footprint
- Rapid Reconfiguration™ tool-free laser source swaps
- Purpose-built for education and lab settings with usage monitoring needs
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing through authorized resellers
- Same 24"×12" work area as the cheaper non-camera VLS3.60DT
- Requires a dedicated Windows PC via USB
- Air compressor for gas assist sold separately
- No WiFi
Compatible Materials
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ULS VLS3.60ES
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The Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 costs $15,000 (3% less) than the ULS VLS3.60ES, which is priced at $15,500.
Both machines share the same 60W optical power rating.
The Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 offers a 50% larger work area (610 × 610 mm vs 610 × 305 mm).
The Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 has a 15% higher maximum speed (180,000 mm/min vs 152,400 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Epilog Fusion Ascent 24 60W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while ULS VLS3.60ES does not.