ULS ULTRA R9000 vs ULS ULTRA X6000
| Laser | ||
| Type | CO2 Laser | CO2 Laser |
| Wavelength | 10,600 nm | 10,600 nm |
| Optical Power | 300 W | 300 W |
| Performance | ||
| Work Area | 1219 × 610 mm | 914 × 610 mm |
| Max Speed | 304,800 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 | $60,000 | $75,000 |
| Release Year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Weight | 227 kg | 250 kg |
Pros & Cons
ULS ULTRA R9000
What we like
- Largest work area of any current ULS platform at 48"×24"
- Up to 300W of CO2 power, or a 150W CO2 + 300W fiber multi-wavelength build
- Precision Material Independent Autofocus standard
- Rapid Reconfiguration™ tool-free CO2 laser source swaps
- Optional Class 4 Conversion Module for pass-through of oversized material
Watch out for
- Quote-only pricing — likely one of ULS's most expensive platforms
- Camera vision, touchscreen, and SuperSpeed™ are optional add-ons, not standard
- Heavy at 500 lbs (227kg) — requires a dedicated, reinforced installation space
- Requires a dedicated Windows PC unless the optional touchscreen panel is configured
- Published raster speed requires the optional SuperSpeed™ configuration to achieve
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 ULTRA R9000
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
ULS ULTRA X6000
WoodAcrylicLeatherPaperplasticFabricGlassStonecoated metalsMetal EngravingAnodized Aluminum
The ULS ULTRA R9000 costs $60,000 (20% less) than the ULS ULTRA X6000, which is priced at $75,000.
Both machines share the same 300W optical power rating.
The ULS ULTRA R9000 offers a 25% larger work area (1219 × 610 mm vs 914 × 610 mm).
The ULS ULTRA X6000 has a 33% higher maximum speed (457,200 mm/min vs 304,800 mm/min).
Feature-wise, ULS ULTRA X6000 includes a camera, while ULS ULTRA R9000 does not.