If you can convert the SVG file into a DXF, OpenSCAD can do the extrusion for you, as well as subtract material to mimic the kerf of the laser cutter. I’ve done this before to 3D print an ...

Design work happens in two stages: vector art for the laser and CAD for the base. Most makers sketch the panel in Inkscape or Illustrator, export an SVG, then run a shallow engrave pass on 3mm ...

For good reason, Inkscape is a favorite in the laser engraving world. It’s a robust vector graphics editor that lets you create, edit, and export SVG files—perfect for most diode and CO₂ ...

It can be as simple as throwing a high-powered laser diode onto the head of your 3D printer! ... With built-in CAM for PolyLine DXF, and SVG, it can even create rasters from images.

Researchers have developed a new laser-based process for 3D printing intricate parts made of glass. With further development, the new method could be useful for making complex optics for vision ...