Why Laser Engraving 3D Printed Products Makes SO Much Sense

In this video, we’re combining 3D printing and laser engraving to try and create 3d printed products people might actually buy. Brought to you by xTool. Check out the xTool F2 and their lineup of laser engravers here: https://jle.vi/xtool

What if the best 3D printing business isn’t just… 3D printing?

We ALL want to make money 3D printing – turning our hobby into a thriving 3d printing business. But because of that, it’s getting harder to stand out selling printed products. But combining 3D printing with laser engraving opens up some surprisingly interesting opportunities that most makers haven’t explored yet. From personalized workshop tools and Gridfinity accessories to recycled plastic products with a premium finish, we’re putting that idea to the test and seeing if there’s actually a business hiding in the overlap between these two technologies.

More importantly, we’re not stopping at brainstorming. By the end of this video, we’re taking one of these 3d printed product ideas and trying to sell it to see whether it has real potential or whether it’s back to the drawing board.

If you’ve ever wanted to turn your 3D printer into more than just a hobby, or you’re looking for new product ideas for Etsy, your own web store, or local sales, this one’s packed with practical ideas you can build on.

Let’s get after it.

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🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥
00:00 Introduction
01:29 What Each Technology Is Good (And Bad) At Doing
01:44 3D Printing
02:52 Lasers
05:08 Prep Work & Research
07:54 Product Brainstorming
08:13 Customized Tool Cart Labels
11:39 Personalized Rulers & Measurement Devices
16:22 Custom Gridfinity Bins
19:14 Leveling Up Recycled Plastic
21:40 But Can I Actually *Sell* Some Of These Products?
24:46 Conclusion

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🗿 Pocket Gauge for Screws & Nuts M-Card by Ghulaschsuppe: https://makerworld.com/en/models/1974259-your-pocket-gauge-for-screws-nuts-m-card
🗿 Gridfinity Ruler by engineering by coincidence: https://makerworld.com/en/models/856330-gridfinity-ruler-mkii-7-unit-length
🗿 Gridfinity Bolt Sorter by The Next Layer: https://www.printables.com/model/1563725-gridfinity-m4-bolt-sorter-8-40mm
🗿 Gridfinity Bolt Sorter by LayerLux3D: https://www.printables.com/model/874548-amazing-gridfinity-m3-bolt-sorter
🗿 3D Printed Tool Cart Labels: https://www.printables.com/model/1788046-snap-on-tool-drawer-labels-for-signet-tool-cabinet

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