X1 LITE: World's First Home Use Pen & Torch Laser Machine
Swappable Pen & Torch | Flawless Weld & Cut | 150mm Wide-Cleaning | 14kg Portable | Household Compatible
If you are looking to bring professional grade metal fabrication into a small workshop without the steep learning curve or heavy infrastructure of traditional TIG welders, XLaserLab has engineered a compact solution. Launching on Kickstarter, the X1 Lite is billed as the world's first pen and torch laser workstation. By combining a 3 in 1 functionality with a lightweight, user friendly design, it makes laser welding, cutting, and cleaning accessible for makers, jewelers, and mobile fabricators.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Name and Creator X1 LITE: World's First Pen & Torch Laser Workstation by XLaserLab.
What It Is The X1 Lite is a compact, 13 kilogram portable handheld laser system that operates on standard household power. It features dual interchangeable heads (a precision pen and a powerful torch gun) to weld, cut, and clean metal in one streamlined unit.
KEY FEATURES
Dual Head Workflow The system includes a lightweight pen style welding gun for fine, controlled fusion on delicate components like jewelry and thin sheet metal, as well as a heavy duty torch gun for continuous structural welding.
3 in 1 Capability Beyond just welding, the machine functions as a laser cutter for stainless steel, aluminum, and brass up to 3mm thick, and operates as a wide area laser cleaner that can remove rust, paint, and oxidation in a single 150mm pass.
Gas Free Welding Powered by custom AirFlow nozzle architecture, the X1 Lite allows for gas free welding, eliminating the need to haul around bulky shielding gas tanks.
High Efficiency Diode Laser It utilizes a 460W diode laser operating at 976 nm with a 50 percent photoelectric conversion rate. This broader energy spot is forgiving on thin materials (ranging from 0.2mm to 2mm thick) and produces zero arc flash and minimal heat distortion.
Beginner Friendly Controls Featuring intuitive touchscreen presets, the system is designed so that even complete beginners can achieve clean, mirror smooth welds within hours, minimizing the need for secondary grinding or polishing.
Future Ready The system is built with CNC expansion in mind, allowing for automated integration down the line for growing businesses.
REWARDS
Kickstarter Pricing Backers can secure the X1 Lite at Super Early Bird pricing starting around $1,999, which represents a massive discount of up to 35 percent off the future retail cost.
Options Pledges include the core workstation, the dual interchangeable laser heads, and a complete safety kit featuring OD6+ laser safety goggles.
Delivery The Kickstarter campaign is currently active as of August 2026. The XLaserLab team will communicate final production timelines and global shipping estimates to backers as the funding period progresses.
CONCEPT
The core concept is Desktop Simplicity meets Industrial Power. The creators at XLaserLab believe that high precision metalworking should not be locked behind massive industrial machines or years of specialized training. By replacing bulky setups with one 13 kg system that plugs into a standard wall outlet, they aim to give small businesses and hobbyists the ability to execute flawless welds anywhere.
INSPIRATION
The project is a direct evolution of the company's previous successes with the X1 and X1 Pro models, which raised over $5 million. Backed by XPhotonics, the team recognized a gap in the market: creators wanted the clean aesthetic of laser welding but needed something even more forgiving on ultra thin materials like 18 to 22 gauge stainless steel. They designed the unique Pen workflow so that precision metal joining could feel as natural as holding a marker.
