Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2 vs ULS VLS3.60ES
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 80 W | 60 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 914 × 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 | $18,000 | $15,500 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Weight | 117 kg | 43 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 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
Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metals
ULS VLS3.60ES
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metals
The ULS VLS3.60ES costs $15,500 (14% less) than the Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2, which is priced at $18,000.
The Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2 has 25% more optical power (80W vs 60W).
The Epilog Fusion Edge 36 80W CO2 offers a 67% larger work area (914 × 610 mm vs 610 × 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 WiFi connectivity, while ULS VLS3.60ES does not.