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Designers: Stephan Gahlow, Gahlow Design, Hamburg, Germany
Manufacturer: LPKF AG., Garbsen, Germany

LPKF ProtoLasers are designed for PCB prototyping in the lab. The environmentally friendly laser replaces chemical etching and offers excellent precision. Thanks to the ergonomic design with its elegantly curved, space-saving vertical sliding front door, the user can either stand or sit while inspecting the prototyping process through the window (orange glass to filter the laser light). In keeping with CD specifications, the viewing area is framed in black, the work/grip areas are blue, the entire housing is white. Minimal, accurate splitlines equal the inner precision. The ProtoLaser use unmixed materials for easy recycling.