Ahora presentamos a: Io, el nuevo miembro de la familia de la Biblioteca.
The Estes Valley Library family joyfully introduces the newest member of our Makerspace family: Epilog Fusion Edge 12, or “Io” for short (yes, like one of Jupiter’s moons!).
Born in the Epilog factory in Golden, Colorado, and delivered to the library last Friday, Io is a brand new laser cutter and engraving machine. She weighs 140 lbs, 5 oz and is 40 inches long.
With a beam power of 60 watts, Io is a more powerful machine, allowing users to cut thicker materials. And her larger cutting bed (24” x 12”, six inches wider than the original Makerspace laser cutter) accommodates standard quarter sheets of material. For a community that enjoys woodworking, including rustic art, door signs, and crafting furniture, Io will help make ambitious projects not just possible, but more easily accomplished.
Io’s additional features, including bells and whistles like camera-aided positioning and WiFi connectivity, provide a better user experience for the hundreds who use the laser cutter every year. Your proven, high demand drives us to invest in new equipment and technology.
“Community members have made so many incredible things since we began offering laser cutting at the public library in 2018,” commented Allison Cavis, the Library’s IT Specialist and Creative Technologist. “We’re excited to keep empowering their creativity with cutting edge equipment like Io.”
Io joins her brother and sister, Phobos and Deimos, Prusa 3D printers, in the Makerspace, and will be available to use beginning Friday, May 2. Library staff will host “visiting hours” for Io during an open house on Thursday, May 1 from 4 – 7 p.m. Stop by for a demo and learn more about the amazing things Io can do!
The Library’s new addition was made possible by a generous donation from the Stewart Family Foundation, via our partners at the Fundación Amigos de la Biblioteca. Thank you!
Epilog Fusion Edge 12 Features
- More powerful beam for cutting thicker materials (60 watts, our previous machine was 30 watts)
- 6” wider bed to accommodate standard quarter sheets of material (overall size: 24” x 12”)
- Camera-aided positioning of designs, makes it easier to cut and engrave on odd-shaped items
- Easy touchscreen controls
- WiFi-enabled
- Wider rim drive rotary for engraving cylindrical objects
- More depth for tall/thick objects
