Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 vs ULS PLS6.150D
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 80 W | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 914 × 610 mm | 813 × 457 mm |
| Max Speed | 252,000 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 | $28,000 | $42,000 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2014 |
| Weight | 124 kg | 156 kg |
Pros & Cons
Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2
What we like
- 4.2 m/s (165 IPS) — fastest in the Epilog lineup
- Available up to 200W CO2 or dual CO2+fiber configuration
- IRIS™ Camera with registration marks for precise print-and-cut
- Drop-down door for long/cylindrical object access
- 5G acceleration with brushless DC servos for production efficiency
Watch out for
- Price is by contact and significant for small operations
- Air compressor not standard
- Heavy (275 lbs / 124 kg) — requires dedicated workspace
- Industrial exhaust required (sold separately)
ULS PLS6.150D
What we like
- Highest CO2 power in the non-Ultra lineup — up to 150W with dual lasers
- Optional SuperSpeed™ dual-laser mode roughly doubles raster throughput
- Same large 32"×18" work area as the VLS6.75
- Rapid Reconfiguration™ tool-free laser source swaps
- Built for sustained high-volume production, not just prototyping
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing — likely ULS's most expensive CO2-only platform
- Heaviest current ULS platform outside the Ultra series at 345 lbs (156kg)
- CO2 only — no fiber laser option for bare metal (unlike the ULTRA series)
- Requires a dedicated Windows PC via USB
- No camera registration or WiFi
Compatible Materials
Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2
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ULS PLS6.150D
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The Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 costs $28,000 (33% less) than the ULS PLS6.150D, which is priced at $42,000.
The ULS PLS6.150D has 47% more optical power (150W vs 80W).
The Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 offers a 33% larger work area (914 × 610 mm vs 813 × 457 mm).
The Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 has a 40% higher maximum speed (252,000 mm/min vs 152,400 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 includes a camera, while ULS PLS6.150D does not; Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while ULS PLS6.150D does not.