Laser Engravers for Schools (K-12)
Synergy has supplied laser engravers to hundreds of Canadian schools. We help tech-ed departments choose a machine, set up extraction and keep students safe.
Trusted by schools, school districts and colleges across Canada
- Stem Innovation Academy
- Branksome Hall
- Northern Lights School District
- Winnipeg School Division
- Louis Riel School Division
- Canadian Rockies Public Schools
- School District No. 36 (Surrey)
- Seven Oaks School Division
How schools use lasers
In a classroom the laser is run by students, supervised by a teacher who is also running the rest of the shop. The machine needs to be enclosed, the extraction has to work every time, and the material rules have to be simple enough to post on the wall.
Most schools start with one machine in the tech-ed or design room. Students draw in the software the school already uses, send the job, and watch it run. Wood, cardboard, acrylic and two-ply plastic cover nearly every project.
Typical jobs
- Design and tech-ed projects from sketch to finished part
- Robotics team parts, enclosures and team signage
- Art projects on wood, paper, card and acrylic
- Name badges, door signs and awards for the school
- Fundraising products such as engraved coasters and keychains
- Cardboard prototypes before students commit to wood or acrylic
Materials that work
- Plywood and MDF
Cheap and forgiving for first projects. Extraction matters because of the glue fumes.
- Cardboard and card stock
Ideal for prototypes. Watch for flare-ups and keep power low.
- Cast acrylic
For finished pieces and signs.
- Rowmark two-ply
Clean, colourful results for badges and signs.
Not sure about a material? Check the laser-safe materials guide.
Setups we usually recommend
- 1
First classroom laser
A Fusion Ascent 12 or 24 with a FiltraBox extractor. Electrical requirements vary by model and wattage; confirm the supply and receptacle before ordering.
- 2
Busy tech-ed department
A Fusion Pro 24 or 36 for speed and bed size, or two Ascents so more students can run jobs in one period.
- 3
Board-wide purchases
We can quote the same configuration for several schools and support tenders and purchase orders.
Classroom material policy
Students may only use materials the teacher supplies or approves. Never cut PVC or vinyl, polycarbonate, ABS, HDPE, PTFE, fibreglass, coated carbon fibre, or polystyrene foam.
A student stays at the machine for the whole job. Keep the lid closed, extraction on, and a fire extinguisher nearby.
Laser-safe materials guide →Equipment and materials
Fusion Ascent 12, 24 and 36, and Fusion Pro 24, 36 and 48. Enclosed Class 2 lasers with lid interlocks.
View Epilog
Canadian-made filtered extractors for rooms that can't vent outdoors. We match the unit to the laser and to the materials students use.
View FiltraBox
Two-ply sheet for badges, signs and awards, in colours students like.
View RowmarkQuestions we get asked
Is a laser engraver safe in a classroom?
Epilog lasers are enclosed Class 2 machines with lid interlocks. With working fume extraction, a posted material policy and supervision, schools run them every day. The main risks are unknown materials and unattended jobs.
Which Epilog suits a school?
Most schools choose a Fusion Ascent 12 or 24. Larger departments that run the laser all day often move to a Fusion Pro for speed and bed size.
Do we need a special electrical outlet?
Electrical requirements vary by model and wattage; confirm the supply and receptacle before ordering. The extractor needs its own outlet too.
What training comes with the laser?
Training is included with every new laser. Your quote spells out the details. We help with setup. Many teachers then train students with a short sign-off on materials, focusing and fire response.
Equipping a school with a laser?
Tell us the room, the class size and the projects you have in mind. We'll quote a machine and extraction setup, for one school or a whole board.