Bring surface prep in-house
Cyclops vs Laser Photonics
Laser Photonics gives you several cleaning formats to consider. Its CleanTech line includes handheld, cabinet and robotic cleaners. It also lists WeldTech welding and SaberTech cutting systems.
Start with the surfaces you clean and how you reach them. Cyclops Laser offers CLEAR handheld cleaners to remove rust, paint, oil and oxide. SPARK welders and FORGE sheet cutters give you ways to bring more of the job in-house.
Side by side
Laser Photonics vs Cyclops
What each brand lists on its own website, read on November 2, 2026. Specs change, so check the sources below before you buy.
| Laser Photonics | Cyclops | |
|---|---|---|
| US contact | Laser Photonics, Lake Mary, Florida | Call or WhatsApp (847) 987-3762. An engineer replies personally. |
| Laser cleaning | CleanTech handheld, cabinet and robotic cleaners | CLEAR handheld, 1.5, 2 or 3 kW, up to 80 m² per hour (3 kW) |
| Laser welding | WeldTech line | SPARK handheld and SEAM platform welders |
| Laser cutting | SaberTech cutting systems | 16 sheet and tube series, 1.5-60 kW |
Fair is fair
When Laser Photonics may fit
- You want a choice of cleaning formats. CleanTech includes handheld, cabinet and robotic cleaners.
- You are reviewing welding and cutting alongside cleaning. Laser Photonics lists WeldTech and SaberTech product lines.
Why shops choose Cyclops
Clean without blasting media
CLEAR removes rust, paint, oil and oxide with laser light. It helps reduce the media you need to bring in and collect after cleaning.
Bring more of the job in-house
Cyclops offers sheet and tube cutters, welders, cleaners and automation. SPARK's cart and handheld torch let you bring welding to the part.
Talk through your surface prep
Call or WhatsApp (847) 987-3762. An engineer replies personally. Engineers can help with installation and training for your machine.
Put a tested machine on the floor
Every machine runs a 72-hour run-in and a 12-hour cutting test before it ships. Manuals, wiring diagrams and cut tables ship with it.
Machines to look at
Start here
Handheld laser cleaner
CLEAR
Strip rust and scale. Cut down on cleanup.
- Cleaning
- up to 80 m²/h
- Power
- 1.5 / 2 / 3 kW
- Wavelength
- 1080 nm
- Ambient
- 5-40 °C
Handheld laser welder
SPARK
Weld where the work is. Spend less time on cleanup.
- Power
- 1.5 / 2 / 3 kW
- Speed
- up to 120 mm/s
- Seam gap
- ≤0.5 mm
- Ambient
- 5-40 °C
Open-bed fiber laser cutter
FORGE
Bring more sheet work in-house. Run it all day.
- Bed
- 5 × 10 ft+
- Power
- 1.5-20 kW
- Speed
- 115 m/min
- Repeatability
- ±0.03 mm
FAQ
Questions buyers ask
Is Cyclops a good Laser Photonics alternative?+
Cyclops is worth comparing if you want to bring handheld cleaning into your shop. CLEAR removes rust, paint, oil and oxide without blasting media. Cyclops also offers welding, sheet and tube cutting, and automation for other work you want to keep in-house.
Which Cyclops machines should I compare with Laser Photonics?+
Start with CLEAR for handheld cleaning, SPARK for handheld welding and SEAM for programmed platform welding. FORGE is an open-bed sheet cutter. Laser Photonics lists CleanTech, WeldTech and SaberTech lines. Match the task and machine format before comparing individual models.
What should I compare when choosing between Laser Photonics and Cyclops?+
For cleaning, compare the surface, the material you need to remove, part size and access to the work. Review the machine format and daily workload. For Cyclops CLEAR, choose from 1.5, 2 or 3 kW and discuss your setup with an engineer.
What warranty does Cyclops offer?+
Cyclops offers 3 years on lasers above 12 kW and 2 years at 12 kW and below. CLEAR lasers fall in the 2-year group.
Put both quotes on the table
Tell us what you cut and how much. An engineer replies personally with the build that fits.
Sources for Laser Photonics facts
Laser Photonics is a trademark of its owner. Cyclops Laser is not affiliated with or endorsed by Laser Photonics. Facts were read from Laser Photonics's public pages on November 2, 2026. Cyclops specs come from our machine pages.