OneLaser - Hydra™ 16 Gen2 Industrial Hybrid CO₂ Glass & RF Laser Engraver

Step up to true production-grade manufacturing capacity with the OneLaser Hydra™ 16 Gen2. Engineered as a heavy-duty, high-speed industrial hybrid platform, the Hydra 16 Gen2 fuses massive material capacity with cutting-edge multi-laser engineering. Whether you configure it with a ultra-precise 70W RF metal tube or the ultimate 150W CO₂ Glass + 38W RF Dual-Laser Hybrid system, this machine eliminates standard production bottlenecks by combining powerful, deep-cutting capabilities with high-fidelity engraving inside a single seamless workflow.

The Power of Hybrid Multi-Laser Technology

The standout innovation of the Hydra 16 Gen2 is its patented multi-laser intelligent switching system. By placing both a high-capacity CO₂ glass tube and a hyper-detailed RF (Radio Frequency) metal tube on the same motion gantry, the machine automatically delegates tasks in real time. It utilizes the razor-sharp beam precision of the RF laser to execute breathtaking high-DPI engravings at blazing speeds, then instantly shifts to the brute force of the 150W CO₂ tube to slice through thick, dense substrates. The result? Up to 4x higher engraving detail and 1.85x deeper cutting performance compared to traditional single-source lasers under equivalent wattages.

Uncompromising Speed and Structural Precision

Time is money in a high-volume workshop. The Hydra 16 Gen2 is driven by an ultra-high-speed industrial servo motor system coupled with advanced motion controllers. It achieves a true production-grade engraving velocity of 2000 mm/s paired with 4G acceleration. This industrial framework ensures that even at maximum speeds, the laser path remains completely rigid, maintaining tight geometric tolerances and eliminating structural ghosting or jitter artifacts.

Intelligent Airflow & Optic Protection

Say goodbye to charred edges, ruined substrates, and constant lens cleaning. The Hydra 16 Gen2 features a smart dual air assist system that automatically adjusts gas pressure based on the layer file being executed. It drops to a low-pressure gentle breeze during engraving to prevent soot from clouding fine details, and instantly ramps up to a high-pressure jet during cutting to safely evacuate smoke, douse flare-ups, and keep edges immaculate. Integrated real-time lens protection ensures an air curtain continually protects your focal optics, extending your consumable lifespan.

Built for High-Volume, Diverse Workflows

• Massive 1600mm x 1000mm Work Area: The oversized bed footprint easily handles large-format raw sheet stock, structural signage panels, or massive multi-piece nesting batches for unmonitored production runs.
• Extended RF Tube Lifespan: The premium all-metal RF tube delivers an incredible 20,000 to 30,000-hour operational lifespan and features an air-cooled design that completely eliminates the need, space, and maintenance of an external water chiller.
• Industrial GT5 DSP Control System: Supports reliable offline operation. Load jobs via USB or network connection directly to the machine's onboard memory, safeguarding your production run against computer crashes, connection drops, or software lag.
• Future-Proof Modular Upgrades: Need to tackle raw, un-coated metals? The Hydra 16 Gen2 architecture is engineered to support an optional auxiliary fiber laser upgrade, transforming it into the ultimate all-material industrial processing ecosystem.

Common Industrial Applications

• Signage & Display: Flame-polished thick acrylic signs, intricate multi-layered wood architectural displays, and structural panels.
• Custom Merchandising: High-speed batch engraving of leather patches, denim, coated metals, corporate branded goods, and glass awards.
• Cylindrical Processing: Easily integrates with industrial rotary attachments to engrave custom insulated tumblers, glassware, and round mechanical parts.
• Industrial Prototyping: Precision gaskets, structural templates, custom enclosures, and identification tags across textile, wood, plastic, and composite substrates.