Posts by Jeremy Stevenson

• Apr-29-2026

  Laser Cutter ROI for Canadian Sign Shops: Does It Pay Back?

  For most Canadian sign shops doing acrylic letters, layered signs, HDU profiles, or detail engraving regularly, the answer is usually...

• Apr-27-2026

  CNC Dust Collection and Shop Setup Guide for Canadian Shops

  A CNC router earns its place in your shop when it runs cleanly, safely, and reliably. That means a properly...

• Apr-24-2026

  VCarve Pro vs Fusion 360 for CNC Routing: Which Should You Choose?

  Two of the most common CAM packages for CNC routing are VCarve Pro and Fusion 360. They take very different...

• Apr-22-2026

  AEON Mira Shipping, Customs, and Warranty for Canadian Buyers

  Buying an AEON Mira CO2 laser as a Canadian buyer usually comes down to one decision: buy through Simply Technologies...

• Apr-20-2026

  CO2 Laser Cutter Buyer’s Guide for Canadian Businesses (2026)

  A CO2 laser cutter is one of the most versatile production tools you can put in a Canadian shop, classroom,...

• Apr-17-2026

  AEON Mira 5S Redline vs Mira 7S Redline: Which Is Right for Your Shop?

  The Mira 5S Redline (40W) and Mira 7S Redline (60W) are the two entry-to-mid CO2 lasers in the AEON Mira...

• Apr-15-2026

  CNC Applications: Cabinet Making, Sign Making and Custom Millwork in Canada

  CNC routers earn their place in Canadian shops by doing real work: cabinet components, dimensional signs, custom millwork, prototyping, and...

• Apr-10-2026

  VCarve Pro Complete Guide for Canadian Woodworkers (2026)

  What VCarve Pro Actually Does VCarve Pro is a complete 2D and 2.5D CAM package built specifically for CNC routing....

• Apr-8-2026

  AEON Mira 9S Redline vs Mira 7S Redline: Which Laser Is Right for Your Shop?

  The two most-compared lasers in the Mira lineup are the Mira 7S Redline (60W) and the Mira 9S Redline (75W)....

• Apr-6-2026

  How to Choose a CNC Machine in Canada (Complete Buyer’s Guide)

  Choosing the right CNC machine for your Canadian shop, school, or makerspace comes down to seven specific decisions: production volume,...

• Apr-3-2026

  Best Small-Format CNC Routers for Canadian Shops and Classrooms (2026 Buyer’s Guide)

  The best CNC router for most Canadian small shops, classrooms, and makers in 2026 is a single-phase, small-format machine with...

• Mar-31-2026

  CO2 Laser Cutter: 2026 Guide for Small Shops, Schools, and Makers

  Key Takeaways CO2 laser cutters excel at cutting and engraving non metal materials like acrylic, wood, leather, and fabric, with...