Permanent Laser Engraving & Marking
Forge Labs runs both CO₂ and fibre laser systems out of our Sydney workshops — covering everything from a single engraved leather wallet to 10,000-piece industrial serial-marking runs. Permanent, sub-millimetre detail on practically any solid material.
Typical projects start from $500+ · Engineering & business enquiries welcome · Upload CAD, STEP & STL files for review
Manufactured in
Sydney, Australia · Quality-checked on every job
Why Forge Labs
Why choose laser engraving
Permanent, high-resolution, no-contact marking — on practically any material we stock or you supply.
Permanent & Durable
Laser marks won't fade, peel, or wear off — outlasting screen-printed, etched or stamped alternatives.
Sub-0.05 mm Detail
Engrave razor-thin text, micro QR codes, hairline logos and serial numbers down to 4 pt without loss.
Material Versatility
Wood, acrylic, leather, anodised aluminium, stainless steel, brass, glass, slate, painted metals and more.
No Tooling, No Setup
Direct from a vector file — perfect for one-offs, prototypes and high-mix short runs.
Traceability-Ready
Medical UDI-style marking, serialised batch codes, asset tags and durable data plates for industrial use.
Our Workflow
From artwork to finished mark in 4 steps
Send a vector file, choose a substrate, approve a sample — we handle the rest.
Send your artwork
Vector files (SVG, AI, PDF, DXF) work best. We'll convert raster logos to vector at no charge for small jobs.
Material & finish
Choose your substrate — or send your own product. We'll recommend the right laser process for the look and depth.
Sample & approve
For batch runs we engrave a first-off sample for sign-off before committing the rest of your stock.
Production & dispatch
Volume runs from 1 to 10,000+ pieces, with serialised marking, kitting and Australia-wide dispatch.
What we deliver
Industrial-grade laser marking & engraving
CO₂ for organics · Fibre for metals · Galvo for high-speed serial
Laser engraving is the most reliable way to put permanent text, logos, codes or imagery onto a surface. Because the beam never touches the part, there's no tool wear, no setup fees, and no minimum order quantity — making it equally cost-effective for a one-off custom gift or a 10,000-unit serialised production run. We dial in power, speed and frequency for every material to guarantee a mark that looks as good in 10 years as it does on day one.
- CO₂ engraving on wood, acrylic, leather, glass and paper
- Fibre laser marking on stainless steel, aluminium, brass and coated metals
- Permanent annealing — corrosion, solvent, UV and abrasion resistant
- Variable-data and serialised marking from spreadsheets
- QR / barcode / Data Matrix at production speed
- Permanent serialisation suitable for medical UDI, MIL-STD and asset-register workflows
Materials
Substrates we engrave every day
Don't see your material? Send a sample — most solids can be marked with one of our lasers.
Hardwoods & Plywood
CO₂Crisp dark contrast on oak, walnut, bamboo, ply and MDF. Great for signage, awards and gifts.
Acrylic (cast & XT)
CO₂Frosted-white engraving on clear, fluorescent or coloured acrylic — perfect for signage and POS displays.
Leather
CO₂Permanent, sealed engraving on full-grain leather wallets, belts, journals and accessories.
Stainless & Aluminium
FibrePermanent annealed marking on tools, instruments, valves and brackets — corrosion and solvent resistant.
Anodised Aluminium
FibreClean white marks on black-anodised laptops, faceplates and equipment — no ink, no fade.
Brass & Copper
FibreDeep engraved jewellery, nameplates and trophy components with mirror or matte finish.
Painted & Coated Metals
FibreSelectively ablate paint and powder-coat to reveal underlying metal — ideal for branding tools.
Glass & Slate
CO₂Frosted engraving on bottles, glassware, awards and natural slate coasters.
Industries we serve
What we mark
From medical implants to trophy boards — laser engraving is everywhere serial numbers, branding and personalisation matter.
Asset & Serial Tags
Permanent metal data plates, asset numbers and traceable serial marking for plant and equipment.
Medical UDI-Style Marking
Permanent, autoclave-safe identification marking on surgical instruments and reusable medical equipment.
Trophies & Awards
Acrylic, timber, slate and metal awards — engraved with names, dates and corporate logos.
Personalised Gifts
Wallets, hip flasks, watches, knives, pet tags and corporate merchandise — beautifully customised.
Signage & Wayfinding
Reception signage, room plaques, donor walls and tactile/braille signage for accessibility compliance.
Industrial Branding
Branded hand-tools, control panel overlays, machine name plates and short-run product marking.
Showcase
Inside the laser bay
Industrial laser engraver with HD camera auto-positioning.
Enclosed laser head — clean, safe, repeatable.
High-contrast carbon laser marking on coated metal.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Ready to start your project?
Upload your file or send a quick brief — most quotes come back within 4 working hours, with parts dispatched Australia-wide from our Sydney workshops.