xTool is expanding its portfolio with the xTool X1, a modular laser platform for ambitious makers, creative professionals, and small businesses. The new system aims to combine several previously separate device classes: a classic gantry laser for larger work areas, a fast galvo laser for engraving, and additional, interchangeable laser sources.
The reservation phase is scheduled to begin at the end of September. xTool plans to officially launch sales in Germany at the end of October 2026. The X1 will also be on display at the IFA trade show at the xTool booth in Hall 20, Stand 127. The manufacturer has not yet announced a price.
Hybrid Motion combines gantry and galvo.
One of the key innovations of the X1 is called xTool Hybrid Motion. This is a coordinated four-axis system that combines the motion mechanics of a gantry laser with a galvo system.
Gantry systems move the laser head along guide rails and are therefore suitable for relatively large workpieces. Galvo lasers, on the other hand, direct the beam using rapidly moving mirrors and achieve significantly higher speeds for engraving, but typically operate within a smaller area. The X1 is designed to combine both approaches within a single machine.
According to xTool, the basic equipment includes a 55-watt CO₂ laser and a galvo head with an integrated 20-watt diode laser. The system, called "Flying Galvo," is designed to enable engraving speeds of up to 6.000 mm/s and can be used across the larger working area of the gantry system.
Laser Swap expands the X1 with additional laser sources
The second key concept is called Laser Swap. This means the X1 is not limited to its two integrated lasers.
Additional modules are planned, including:
- 30-watt fiber laser
- 60-watt MOPA laser
- 5-watt UV laser
Further laser sources and power levels are planned for later.
The different lasers are suitable for various materials and applications. While CO₂ lasers, for example, are frequently used for wood, acrylic, or other non-metallic materials, fiber, MOPA, and UV lasers expand the range of applications to include metal marking and particularly fine engravings.
According to xTool, the various laser sources are guided through a common optical setup and the central galvo head. Separate calibration models are used for each individual source.
The UniCast frame is designed to provide greater stability
The technical basis is the so-called UniCast Frame. xTool uses large die-cast aluminum parts instead of a construction made up of numerous individual components screwed together.
According to the manufacturer, three monolithic die-cast structures replace almost 100 conventional individual parts and more than 268 screws. xTool states that the components are produced using a 4.000-ton high-pressure die-casting process.
The design aims to reduce assembly tolerances while simultaneously increasing rigidity. This is particularly relevant for the X1, as the fast galvo system, the gantry mechanics, and the various optical paths must all remain aligned as precisely as possible.
Price and final specifications remain to be determined.
Besides the price, details such as the final size of the working area, specific cutting performance for different materials, complete material compatibility, and the prices and availability of additional laser modules are not yet known.
The reservation phase is scheduled to begin at the end of September, with the sales launch in Germany planned for the end of October 2026.
Source: xTool press release
