ULS PLS6.150D vs ULS ULTRA X6000
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 150 W | 300 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 813 × 457 mm | 914 × 610 mm |
| Max Speed | 152,400 mm/min | 457,200 mm/min |
| Focus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Features | ||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes |
| Air Assist | No | No |
| Rotary Compatible | Yes | Yes |
| WiFi | No | No |
| Camera | No | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Approx. Price | $42,000 | $75,000 |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2023 |
| Weight | 156 kg | 250 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 X6000
What we like
- Multi-Wave Hybrid™ can combine up to three laser wavelengths into one coaxial beam
- Built-in 21" touchscreen control panel — no dedicated PC required
- Camera registration included standard (optional add-on on the R-series)
- Precision Material Independent Autofocus with ±63.5µm repeatability
- Optional Fire Suppression Assistance Module and Class 4 Conversion Module for pass-through
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing — likely ULS's most expensive platform by a wide margin
- Heaviest current ULS platform at 550 lbs (250kg)
- Maximum raster throughput requires the optional SuperSpeed™ configuration
- Smaller work area than the ULTRA R9000 (36"×24" vs. 48"×24")
- Overkill for simple engraving — designed for complex multi-material production
Compatible Materials
ULS PLS6.150D
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metals
ULS ULTRA X6000
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
The ULS PLS6.150D costs $42,000 (44% less) than the ULS ULTRA X6000, which is priced at $75,000.
The ULS ULTRA X6000 has 50% more optical power (300W vs 150W).
The ULS ULTRA X6000 offers a 33% larger work area (914 × 610 mm vs 813 × 457 mm).
The ULS ULTRA X6000 has a 67% higher maximum speed (457,200 mm/min vs 152,400 mm/min).
Feature-wise, ULS ULTRA X6000 includes a camera, while ULS PLS6.150D does not.