Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 vs ULS ULTRA R5000
| 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 × 610 mm |
| Max Speed | 252,000 mm/min | 304,800 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 | $48,000 |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Weight | 124 kg | 181 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 ULTRA R5000
What we like
- Multi-Wave Hybrid™ option combines CO2 and fiber into a single coaxial beam for composite materials
- Precision Material Independent Autofocus standard
- Optional 300W fiber laser configuration enables true bare-metal marking
- Rapid Reconfiguration™ tool-free CO2 laser source swaps
- Optional Class 4 Conversion Module enables pass-through processing of oversized material
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing — ULTRA series sits well above the VLS/PLS lineup in cost
- Camera vision, touchscreen, and SuperSpeed™ are optional configuration add-ons, not standard
- Heavy at 400 lbs (181kg)
- Requires a dedicated Windows PC unless the optional touchscreen panel is configured
- Published raster speed requires the optional SuperSpeed™ configuration to achieve
Compatible Materials
Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal Engraving
ULS ULTRA R5000
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
The Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 costs $28,000 (42% less) than the ULS ULTRA R5000, which is priced at $48,000.
The ULS ULTRA R5000 has 47% more optical power (150W vs 80W).
The Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 offers a 11% larger work area (914 × 610 mm vs 813 × 610 mm).
The ULS ULTRA R5000 has a 17% higher maximum speed (304,800 mm/min vs 252,000 mm/min).
Feature-wise, Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 includes a camera, while ULS ULTRA R5000 does not; Epilog Fusion Pro 36 80W CO2 includes WiFi connectivity, while ULS ULTRA R5000 does not.