ULS PLS6.150D vs ULS ULTRA R5000
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 150 W | 150 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 813 × 457 mm | 813 × 610 mm |
| Max Speed | 152,400 mm/min | 304,800 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $42,000 | $48,000 |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2021 |
| Weight | 156 kg | 181 kg |
Pros & Cons
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
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
ULS PLS6.150D
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metals
ULS ULTRA R5000
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
The ULS PLS6.150D costs $42,000 (13% less) than the ULS ULTRA R5000, which is priced at $48,000.
Both machines share the same 150W optical power rating.
The ULS ULTRA R5000 offers a 25% larger work area (813 × 610 mm vs 813 × 457 mm).
The ULS ULTRA R5000 has a 50% higher maximum speed (304,800 mm/min vs 152,400 mm/min).