In LBX’s Keynote address, Jason Dorie, LightBurn’s founder and lead developer, tells the story of LightBurn’s origin, and gives a glimpse into its future.

Billie Ruben is a Content and Media Specialist at LightBurn. A maker of many kinds, Billie loves trading skills in the online maker communities she has helped to lead. Billie gives a rundown on what vectors are, how they work, and how to design them using LightBurn.

Laura Mathews explains the inspiration for her craft, provides insight into her process, and shares her breathtaking finished product. Laura is an artist who combines laser cutting and 3D printing with traditional wood carving and hand-making skills to create articulated sculptures and puppets, w...

Jeff Stockton explains how to make six figures using LightBurn. Spoiler: it’s a lot easier than it sounds. Jeff is a fiber laser enthusiast and trainer who enjoys learning as much as he enjoys teaching others about laser engraving.

Heather Lynn gives a lesson on designing projects on an iPad using Procreate. Heather is the owner of LoBo designs, Community Manager for Aeon Laser USA, and Director or Marketing Operations for LensDigital.

LightBurn developer Joe Spanier discusses making the jump from the world of lasers to getting started with CNCs. Joe has been a DIY CNC mad scientist for the last two decades. A former Automation Engineer in his professional life, he is now a LightBurn developer and Vendor Relations Lead.

Adam Haile delves into several powerful but often overlooked LightBurn features that you’ll want to start using right away. A lifelong maker, Adam is a Senior Software Dev and Director of Swiss Operations at LightBurn. He was the first full-time hire at LightBurn so if you’re mad about a bug ther...

Mark Garetz explains his technique for using LightBurn’s Print & Cut feature for aligning output to custom-made jigs. Mark has been involved with galvo lasers since 1974. As one of the the first Laserists, Mark operated the Laserium laser light show in Los Angeles and San Francisco for 6 years. H...

Jason Dorie and Joe Spanier cover the year to come in new features for LightBurn, and more. Jason, a.k.a. “Oz,” is LightBurn’s founder and lead developer. He was a Senior Software Engineer at Apple and in the video game industry prior to starting LightBurn. Joe has been a DIY CNC mad scientist fo...

Gil Poznanski covers the basics of diode lasers: what they are, what they can do, and how to use them. Gil is a creative technologist and maker, enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge of laser technology, workflows, and using LightBurn to its full potential.

Ryan Priore brings his scientific expertise to LBX, providing guidance on the basics of using your laser safely. Ryan puts his PhD in Analytical Chemistry to use exploring our world with spectroscopy for ThorLabs, a leading manufacturer of the building blocks of laser and fiber optic systems.

Alan "Pooch" Puccinelli leads a panel discussion with the LightBurn development team, including a Q&A session with the audience. Pooch is the Founder of Repkord LLC, a small business focused on providing "Fine Fabrication Furniture" in support of the 3D Printing and Maker communities.

Jason Dorie covers the basics of using LightBurn, along with some best practices, common misconceptions, and advice on asking for help. Jason, a.k.a. “Oz,” is LightBurn’s founder and lead developer. He was a Senior Software Engineer at Apple and in the video game industry prior to starting LightB...

Jen Schachter recounts the story of starting her laser business, so you can learn from her mistakes. Jen is a maker and mastermind of large-scale public art projects. She launched a small online storefront during the pandemic, designing and manufacturing laser-cut model kits.

Hope Yoder gives a tutorial on designing and creating signs using LightBurn. Hope is the creative force and entrepreneur behind Designs By Hope Yoder. She boasts over two decades of experience in the laser engraving and crafting industry.

Alisha Pate outlines the four phases of the business lifecycle — startup, growth, maturity, and decline — and what they mean for your laser business. Alisha is a laser engraver and woodworking artist for Pate Ranch Creations, and Brand Ambassador for Thunder Laser USA and Rotoboss Rotary Attachme...

Emily Caroline, also known as “That Mom With A Laser”, explains how to go from having an idea to bringing it to market, and doing it all by yourself. Maker, marketer, content creator, and business owner, Emily is one of the most recognizable names in the laser world, passionate about helping peop...

Robert Kofoed explains how to customize your LightBurn workspace to suit your needs and preferences. Robert runs the YouTube channel Computer Creationz, where he provides new makers with the knowledge to grow their abilities as laser operators.

Patrick Moore takes a deep dive into 3D engraving with Galvo lasers — material selection, image adjustment, laser settings, and more. Patrick is a pharmacist and, with his wife, founder of Light Source Engraving. His medical background helps him deep dive into the science and theory behind laser ...

Jackie Gerstein outlines best practices for safely and efficiently using lasers in shared spaces like schools, Makerspaces, and workshops. For the past 20 years, Jackie has been sharing her love of robotics and technology in educational and Makerspace settings. She's an officer of FUBAR Labs and ...

Billie Ruben is a Content and Media Specialist at LightBurn. A maker of many kinds, Billie loves trading skills in the online maker communities she has helped to lead. Here Billie talks about blending digital fabrication with traditional crafts.

Anuj and Sumita Patel give a talk on growing a laser business, including advice on social media marketing and community engagement. Anuj and Sumita are the husband and wife duo behind Home Bound Custom Decor. They are proud Aeon partners and love to utilize LightBurn in their daily operations!

Alan “Pooch” Puccinelli gives tips on streamlining your workflow and optimizing the quality of your product. Pooch is the Founder of Repkord LLC, a small business focused on providing "Fine Fabrication Furniture" in support of the 3D Printing and Maker communities.

Colin Worobetz is LightBurn's Support Manager and a trained Manufacturing Engineer. He also owns and operates a small prototyping machine shop. Colin explains the process of using masking to prevent residue on your workpieces. It’s mostly about masking tape.

It doesn’t matter what the material is, or what it’s for… Bob Clagett loves making stuff. Bob’s presentation covers the use cases that make buying a laser a worthwhile investment for your shop or small business.

Katie Devlin walks through the process of setting up a rotary to engrave full wrap designs on tumblers using LightBurn. Katie is a former Corporate Retail Executive who escaped to start playing with lasers. Her motto is "You Can Laser" and her mission is to help nervous laser owners get confident...

Winston Moy gives an introduction to CNC milling machines — how they work, foundational concepts, and common lingo. Winston is an engineer by day and a digital fabrication evangelist by night. He is a self-taught hobby machinist with a penchant for making unique, if impractical, creations in alum...