MaxLaser

MaxLaser Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from MaxLaser, Machine Shop, 26 Edenvale Road, Meadowbrook, Germiston, Edenvale.

MaxLaser is a premier wholesale distributor in South Africa, offering a wide array of top-quality products including laser cutting and engraving machines, laser marking machines, UV printers, DTF printers, and heat press machines.

02/06/2026

What if one product could help pay for your laser machine?
In this video, we create a premium acrylic award from scratch using the Thunder Laser Nova 35 Plus.

No metal fabrication.
No complex assembly.
No expensive tooling.

Just precision laser cutting, engraving, layered acrylic, and a product that businesses, schools, sports clubs, and event organisers are willing to pay good money for.

The complete cutting and engraving process took approximately 12 minutes, turning a few sheets of acrylic into a professional award that looks high-end and custom-made.

This is where many laser business owners start to see the real opportunity.
The material cost is low.
The production process is straightforward.
The perceived value is high.

Custom acrylic awards are in demand for:
• Corporate recognition awards
• School prize-givings
• Sports tournaments
• Employee achievement awards
• Event trophies
• End-of-year functions
• Customer appreciation gifts

If you're looking for laser cutting business ideas, this is one of the easiest products to add to your offering. Once your settings are dialled in, you have a repeatable product with strong profit margins and ongoing demand.

The Thunder Laser Nova 35 Plus delivers the precision, speed, and reliability needed to produce professional acrylic products consistently, whether you're starting a side hustle, running a signage business, or expanding your existing production capabilities.

Success is Contagious.
Thinking about starting a laser business?
Ready to see the Thunder Laser Nova 35 Plus in action?

Book a live demo with MaxLaser or speak to our team about finding the right machine for your business goals.
What would you make with a laser machine first? Let us know in the comments.

29/05/2026

Meet the Thunder Laser Nova 35 Plus: a serious laser cutting and engraving machine built for creators, side hustlers, and businesses that want clean results and repeatable production.

With a spacious 900 x 600 mm working area, RF CO2 laser source, fast engraving performance, autofocus, motorized table, pass-through door, LightBurn compatibility, and air-cooled operation, this machine is made for professional work without overcomplicating the process.

From acrylic house number signs and awards to signage, decor, gifts, and custom client work, the Nova 35 Plus gives you the space, precision, and reliability to turn ideas into products people actually want to buy.

Want to see what it can do in person? Contact MaxLaser to book a demo.

20/05/2026

Your acrylic cuts are telling you something. Cloudy edges, melted corners, and rough lines are not bad luck. They are bad habits.

Here are the 5 mistakes beginners make when cutting acrylic — and exactly how to fix them:

1. Not knowing your acrylic type.
Cast - engraves frosted.
Extruded - cuts clear.
Using the wrong one ruins the job before you even hit start.

2. Wrong speed and power settings.
Too slow - burns.
Too fast - fails to cut through.
Run a test matrix on a scrap piece first. Every time.

3. Skipping the focus check.
One millimetre off-focus widens your kerf and roughens your edges. Re-focus whenever your material thickness changes. It takes 30 seconds.

4. No air assist, wrong nozzle, poor extraction.
A narrow nozzle concentrates airflow directly into the kerf. Without it, smoke redeposits on your cut edge and gives you a dirty, cloudy finish. Extraction keeps fumes out and your lens clean.

5. Wrong bed setup.
Honeycomb reflects laser energy onto the underside of your acrylic. Switch to a blade bed and elevate your sheet. The difference is immediate.

Save this post. Add it to your pre-run checklist.
Your next cut will show the difference.

Want to see clean acrylic cuts on a live machine? Drop DEMO in the comments or send us a DM and we will set it up. Free. No commitment. Bring your file and we cut it together.

14/05/2026

Something big is coming to MaxLaser.

Meet the Thunder Laser Titan Series: built for professional production, precision cutting, detailed engraving, and high-speed workflows across a wide range of materials.

One machine. More capability. Bigger possibilities.

Titan is landing soon.

Enquire with MaxLaser to learn more.

12/05/2026

Innovation becomes most powerful when it makes complex work simpler.

BEC1GO 3-in-1 Print Technology has been recognised with Gold at the 2026 Edison Awards in Commercial Technology, celebrating a smarter way to produce tactile and accessible signage. With BEC1GO, Braille, embossed effects, and colour printing come together in one streamlined workflow. For sign makers, print shops, and accessibility-focused projects, that means a cleaner production process, fewer separate steps, and more room to create high-value print applications.

This award is more than recognition for a product feature. It highlights practical innovation built for real-world production, where accessibility, design, and print technology meet.

MaxLaser is proud to showcase this award-winning UV print technology to South African businesses looking to expand what their print workflow can do.

Book a UV printer demo with MaxLaser and see BEC1GO in action.

UVPrinting BraillePrinting AccessibleSignage TactileSignage PrintTechnology SignMaking SouthAfricanBusiness

17/04/2026

This clock cost around R250 to make.
Selling price? Around R1000.

That’s the difference between making something and building a business.

We took a Pinterest idea and turned it into a real product in under 10 minutes.

Would you sell this in your business?
Comment YES or NO

08/04/2026

Businesses do not just need a machine. They need speed, support, and results.

Kreatif shares how MaxLaser helped them improve turnaround times, expand what they can offer, and attract new customers.

If you are investing in printing equipment, choose a supplier that stands behind you.

02/04/2026

This is what you get when you unbox the Bentsai B2 Lite from MaxLaser.
A portable thermal inkjet printer that codes your products directly. No stickers. No handwriting. No slow manual marking. Just clean, professional coding on boxes, bottles, plastic, metal, cable, and more.

Print dates, expiry codes, batch numbers, barcodes, QR codes, and logos in one pass. Handheld operation. 4.3 inch touch screen. 16-hour battery. Up to 30 metres per minute.

Built for small manufacturers, food producers, cosmetic brands, and any growing business that needs product coding without a full factory setup.
R9,700 with a free starter ink cartridge. Limited stock.
DM DEMO to book a live session. Bring your packaging and we print on it before you buy.

Stop sticking. Start printing.Your packaging should look as good as your product. The Bentsai B2 Lite prints dates, barc...
02/04/2026

Stop sticking. Start printing.

Your packaging should look as good as your product. The Bentsai B2 Lite prints dates, barcodes, QR codes, and logos direct on your packaging. Handheld. Touch screen. Ready in minutes.
R9,700 with free starter ink. Limited stock.

Learn more: https://www.maxlaser.co.za/handheld-inkjet-printer

DM "DEMO" to book a live session. Bring your packaging. We print on it before you buy.

26/03/2026

A few snapshots from some of the videos we’ve created on the MaxLaser YouTube channel using our ArtisJet UV printers.
From textured varnish and embossing to printing on acrylic, wood, leather, notebooks, signage, packaging, and more — UV printing opens up endless creative and business opportunities.
Follow MaxLaser to see what’s possible with UV printing.

Address

26 Edenvale Road, Meadowbrook, Germiston
Edenvale
1609

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+27105346996

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when MaxLaser posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to MaxLaser:

Shortcuts

Share

Category