Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2 vs ULS VLS2.30DT
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 80 W | 30 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 914 × 610 mm | 406 × 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 | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $18,000 | $12,500 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2016 |
| Weight | 117 kg | 32 kg |
Pros & Cons
Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2
What we like
- Brushless DC servo motors — faster and more durable than stepper motors
- 5G acceleration for efficient raster engraving
- Larger 914×610mm work area handles most commercial formats
- CO2 or fiber source options in same chassis
- IRIS™ 2-camera system for layout and print-and-cut
Watch out for
- Air compressor not standard
- No pass-through door (unlike Ascent)
- Price is by contact — significantly above hobby tier
- Heavy at 260 lbs (117 kg)
ULS VLS2.30DT
What we like
- Most affordable current ULS platform — lowest entry point into the ecosystem
- Rapid Reconfiguration™ lets the same chassis accept multiple CO2 laser wattages without tools
- Materials database automates power/speed/focus settings per material
- Compact 70 lb (32kg) desktop footprint
- US-made with an established reseller support network
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing — no published price, must go through a reseller
- Smallest work area in the current ULS lineup (16"×12")
- Requires a dedicated Windows PC — no standalone touchscreen control
- No camera registration or WiFi
- Max 30W CO2 power limits cutting to thin materials only
Compatible Materials
Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metals
ULS VLS2.30DT
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metals
The ULS VLS2.30DT costs $12,500 (31% less) than the Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2, which is priced at $18,000.
The Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2 has 63% more optical power (80W vs 30W).
The Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2 offers a 78% larger work area (914 × 610 mm vs 406 × 305 mm).
The Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2 has a 15% higher maximum speed (180,000 mm/min vs 152,400 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2 includes a camera, while ULS VLS2.30DT does not; Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while ULS VLS2.30DT does not.