OMTech Polar 50W

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Designed for Makers of All Levels
Key Features
Maximize Productivity
Specification
Laser Power: 50W CO2 Sealed Laser Tube; Engraving Area: 510 x 300 mm (20" x 12"); Max Material Height: Up to 2.5" with removable tray; Engraving Resolution: Up to 1000 DPI; Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Rotary Axis: Built-in 360° rotary attachment; Connectivity: USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet; Control Panel Smart 5" Touchscreen Safety: Fully enclosed housing + emergency stop; Camera: Built-in HD camera for real-time alignment.
Game-changing Solution
Whether you're launching an Etsy shop, upgrading your home studio, or adding laser capability to your classroom, the OMTech Polar 50W is a game-changing solution. It's engineered to maximize productivity and minimize guesswork, combining high-end features with intuitive design.
Applications of the OMTech Polar 50W
Personalized Gifts & Small Business Products
Offer customers one-of-a-kind creations with personalized engraving and customized product lines: Engraved wooden signs and family name plaques; Customized tumblers, mugs, and drinkware (with built-in rotary support); Monogrammed leather wallets, coasters, or journals; Acrylic LED night lights and ornaments with customer-provided artwork; Baby milestone cards, memory boxes, and keepsake frames; Who it’s for: Etsy sellers, gift shop owners, craft market vendors, and product-based small businesses.
Branding, Logos & Commercial Products
Take your business or clients' businesses to the next level with high-end branding tools: Custom logo engraving on wood, acrylic, or leather; Branded promotional items like keychains, luggage tags, or pens; Personalized signs for shops, cafés, salons, and boutiques; Engraved QR code displays for contactless menus and payment systems; Small batch packaging elements like inserts, sleeves, and thank-you cards; Who it’s for: Entrepreneurs, designers, marketing agencies, and local businesses.
Classroom, Makerspace & STEM Education
Empower students and educators to explore the principles of design, engineering, and entrepreneurship: Cuttable classroom manipulatives like fractions kits or geometry shapes; Educational puzzles, maps, and science models; Prototype parts for robotics, 3D structures, or art projects; School club merchandise: engraved awards, name tags, or fundraiser merch; Introduction to laser cutting, CAD design, and production workflows; Who it’s for: Teachers, school makerspaces, STEM programs, and student-run enterprises.
Personalized Gifts & Small Business Products
Offer customers one-of-a-kind creations with personalized engraving and customized product lines: Engraved wooden signs and family name plaques; Customized tumblers, mugs, and drinkware (with built-in rotary support); Monogrammed leather wallets, coasters, or journals; Acrylic LED night lights and ornaments with customer-provided artwork; Baby milestone cards, memory boxes, and keepsake frames; Who it’s for: Etsy sellers, gift shop owners, craft market vendors, and product-based small businesses.
Branding, Logos & Commercial Products
Take your business or clients' businesses to the next level with high-end branding tools: Custom logo engraving on wood, acrylic, or leather; Branded promotional items like keychains, luggage tags, or pens; Personalized signs for shops, cafés, salons, and boutiques; Engraved QR code displays for contactless menus and payment systems; Small batch packaging elements like inserts, sleeves, and thank-you cards; Who it’s for: Entrepreneurs, designers, marketing agencies, and local businesses.
Classroom, Makerspace & STEM Education
Empower students and educators to explore the principles of design, engineering, and entrepreneurship: Cuttable classroom manipulatives like fractions kits or geometry shapes; Educational puzzles, maps, and science models; Prototype parts for robotics, 3D structures, or art projects; School club merchandise: engraved awards, name tags, or fundraiser merch; Introduction to laser cutting, CAD design, and production workflows; Who it’s for: Teachers, school makerspaces, STEM programs, and student-run enterprises.
ustomer Stories – Real Creators, Real Results
“As a stay-at-home mom with a passion for crafting, I started Willow & Pine Studio as a side hustle. The OMTech Polar 50W was a dream come true. I was able to launch an Etsy store offering personalized ornaments, leather keychains, and acrylic night lights within two weeks of unboxing the machine. The built-in rotary axis was especially helpful for engraving tumblers and wine glasses — a huge seller during the holidays. Thanks to Polar’s precision and speed, I now process 30+ orders a day with confidence.”
Willow & Pine Studio
“Our school wanted to bring hands-on learning into our STEM curriculum, and the OMTech Polar was the perfect fit. It’s compact enough for a classroom and safe to operate with the fully enclosed design. The built-in camera made it super easy for students to align their projects, and the LightBurn software was a hit with both our engineering and art departments. From robotics prototypes to laser-cut solar system models, our students are more engaged than ever. It’s now one of the most-used machines in our makerspace.”
Cedar Ridge High School
“I run a boutique selling minimalist home décor and wedding signage. I upgraded to the OMTech Polar 50W from a lower-power model, and the difference was night and day. With the Polar, I can cut thicker acrylic and engrave layered wooden signs without sacrificing detail. I love that I don’t need to switch out a rotary tool — I just pop in the tumbler and go. The built-in autofocus saves me so much time during production. My turnaround time has dropped by 40%, and customer satisfaction has gone up because of the clean, consistent results.”
EmberCraft Designs
Frequently Asked Questions — OMTech Polar 50W

The Polar 50W is ideal for engraving and cutting non-metal materials, including:

Wood (e.g., birch, walnut, MDF)

Acrylic (cast and extruded)

Leather and faux leather

Fabric, felt, and denim

Paper, cardstock, and cardboard

Glass (surface etching only)

Rubber (for stamps or labels)

Select plastics (avoid PVC and vinyl)

Yes! The OMTech Polar 50W features a built-in 360° rotary axis, allowing you to easily engrave cylindrical objects like mugs, tumblers, glasses, and bottles — without needing to install any external hardware.

The Polar 50W offers a 510 mm x 300 mm (20” x 12”) work area, which is spacious enough for most small to medium-sized projects including signs, tumblers, ornaments, and custom décor.

Absolutely. The Polar 50W is designed with new users and small business owners in mind. It comes fully assembled, features an intuitive touchscreen interface, and includes a built-in HD camera for easy alignment. Plus, it’s compatible with LightBurn — one of the most user-friendly laser software platforms available.

Each Polar 50W includes:

Fully assembled laser machine with built-in rotary axis

Air assist pump and exhaust fan

Work bed with removable honeycomb tray

Built-in HD camera for real-time preview

USB drive with drivers, sample files, and a LightBurn trial

Basic tool kit and cleaning supplies

User manual and access to video tutorials

The Polar is compatible with:

LightBurn (Recommended): Full-featured control for cutting, engraving, camera alignment, and layer management

RDWorks: Standard control software with advanced features

Supports file types including SVG, AI, DXF, JPG, PNG, BMP, and more

LightBurn works on both Windows and macOS systems.

Yes. The Polar 50W has a fully enclosed housing with a safety interlock and emergency stop button. As with all laser machines, proper ventilation is required — the built-in exhaust fan and ducting make it easy to vent smoke and fumes outdoors. Optional fume extractors are also available for indoor use.