{"id":63538,"date":"2020-01-15T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-15T19:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=63538"},"modified":"2020-03-16T13:57:11","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T20:57:11","slug":"online-laser-cutting-trends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/digital-manufacturing\/online-laser-cutting-trends\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Laser Cutting Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-1.jpg\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 1\" class=\"wp-image-67052\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-1-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Laser Cutting Trend Report &#8211; Q4 2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This quarterly report is for customers, suppliers and digital manufacturing industry trends analysts to learn more about online laser cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the only report of its kind, with real world data from Ponoko, an online<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;laser cutting<\/a>&nbsp;pioneer visited by 1,000,000 people per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our fourth report for 2019. Let\u2019s see what\u2019s changed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laser Technique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Laser Technique<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Both laser cutting and laser engraving soften in the final quarter of the year with area engraving up by 5%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 2 Fabrication Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Categories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic and Wood retain the top positions with Metal making a strong rise to place No. 3, increasing in use from 1.1% right up to 3%.&nbsp;The use of Cardboard and Paper were both up as well, but not as much as Metal. Foam drops down to just 0.1% use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-3-Categories-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 3 Categories Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67054\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-3-Categories-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-3-Categories-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-3-Categories-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">H4 Most Used Kinds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Metal jumps into the list at No. 6, bumping Corrugated Card out of the top 10. Cardstock also leaves the top 10 this quarter, making way for Veneer MDF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-4-Kinds-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 4 Kinds Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-4-Kinds-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-4-Kinds-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-4-Kinds-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Sheet Thicknesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Remaining in the top four are 3.0mm, 1.5mm, 6.0mm and 5.6mm. Next up are 4.5mm and 2.0mm which have swapped positions again. Additionally, 6.7mm, 9mm and 0.5mm are all kicked off the board in favor of 6.4mm, 5.7mm and 6.2mm, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-5-Thickness-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 5 Thickness Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-5-Thickness-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-5-Thickness-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-5-Thickness-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Colors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Per usual, Clear Acrylic is on top! Is it the great price, the range of thicknesses or the ability to make awesome edge lit electronics? You tell us. Birch Wood tops White Acrylic again, but that change may have something to do with Clear Matte Acrylic jumping onto the board at No. 10, kicking off Gray Tint Acrylic. Walnut, Natural Amber and Maple wood shades have a wee shuffle between themselves.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-6-Color-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 6 Color Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-6-Color-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-6-Color-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-6-Color-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Design Software Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Big changes again in this category, as&nbsp;Adobe Illustrator&nbsp;regains the top spot with a monster lead.&nbsp;Inkscape&nbsp;drops down to 17%, and CAD also falls to 2%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-7-File-Types-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 7 File Types Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-7-File-Types-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-7-File-Types-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-7-File-Types-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Percentage Delivered Good vs. Bad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A slight decrease in quality from last quarter, down 1.5%. Bad orders are re-made and re-shipped for free, with no pesky returns necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-8-Remake-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 8 Remake Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-8-Remake-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-8-Remake-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-8-Remake-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Making Speeds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Five-day, one-day and same-day rush speeds are up this quarter, which is fairly normal with the holiday season creating urgency for many sellers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-9-Rush-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 9 Rush Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-9-Rush-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-9-Rush-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-9-Rush-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Percentage Delivered On-Time vs. Late<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Late orders were up this quarter due to high demand before Christmas. This number reflects orders that weren\u2019t shipped out on the assigned day, but many orders received upgraded shipping speeds to counteract the making delays here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-10-Late-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 10 Late Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67061\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-10-Late-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-10-Late-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-10-Late-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Laser Cutting Countries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States is still on top with 90% of orders. New Zealand remains second with Canada in No. 3. Japan leaves the top 10 with Singapore returning at No. 9.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-11-Countries-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 11 Countries Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67062\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-11-Countries-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-11-Countries-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-11-Countries-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Laser Cutting Cities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Oakland is back on top with the most orders out of any city; being so close to the production room this makes perfect sense. San Francisco takes second place. Wellington drops down to place No. 6 with New York, Seattle and Los Angeles topping in at places three, four and five, respectively. San Diego leaves the top 10 with Sunnyvale jumping in at No. 8.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-12-City-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2019 - 12 City Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67063\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-12-City-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-12-City-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2019-12-City-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This was our last report for 2019. You can view the previous quarters below. The most interesting change this quarter was the shuffling of cities as well as the mix of software used. As before, please let us know what other information you\u2019d like included in future editions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-1.jpg\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 1\" class=\"wp-image-67024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-1-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Laser Cutting Trend Report &#8211; Q3 2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This quarterly report is for customers, suppliers and digital manufacturing industry trends analysts to learn more about online laser cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the only report of its kind, with real world data from Ponoko, an online<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;laser cutting<\/a>&nbsp;pioneer visited by 1,000,000 people per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our third report for 2019. Let\u2019s see what\u2019s changed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laser Technique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Laser Technique<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Laser Techniques remain fairly steady with cutting in the lead. Line engraving has dropped a little with area engraving increasing slightly this quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 2 Fabrication Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67025\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Categories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Paper and Metal move up the list to positions four and five, bumping Leather down the list.\u00a0Plastic, Wood and Cardboard retain the top three positions, once again.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-3-Categories-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 3 Categories Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-3-Categories-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-3-Categories-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-3-Categories-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Kinds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Acrylic is most popular, as always, even increasing by 5% this quarter. Bamboo, Plywood and Hardwood also retain their positions in the top four.&nbsp;Corrugated Cardboard and Cardstock knock Veneer MDF and PETG out of the top 10 materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-4-Kinds-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 4 Kinds Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67027\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-4-Kinds-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-4-Kinds-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-4-Kinds-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Sheet Thicknesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once again 3.0mm obliterates the competition with 48% of all orders. New to the list this quarter are 3.5mm at No. 7 and 9.0mm at No. 9. They push out 5.7mm and 1.8mm from the top 10. Additionally, 6.0mm and 5.6mm have switched places with one another as have 2.0mm and 4.5mm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-5-Thickness-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 5 Thickness Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-5-Thickness-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-5-Thickness-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-5-Thickness-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Colors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear retains the top spot, but softens by 4%. Black stays the exact same as last quarter with a popularity of 11%. White and Birch come next, but have switched places with one another since last quarter. Bamboo colors Amber and Natural follow closely after with Matte Black at No. 8 again. Gray Tint enters the top 10 with Cherry leaving the list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-6-Color-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 6 Color Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-6-Color-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-6-Color-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-6-Color-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Design Software Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe Illustrator and Inkscape are more closely matched, as Inkscape has grown in use from 37% last quarter to 45% this quarter while Illustrator drops from 58% to 49%. CAD is pretty much the same with only one percentage point difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-7-File-Types-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 7 File Types Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-7-File-Types-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-7-File-Types-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-7-File-Types-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Percentage Delivered Good vs. Bad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A slight increase in quality from last quarter. Bad orders are re-made and re-shipped for free, with no pesky returns necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-8-Remake-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 8 Remake Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-8-Remake-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-8-Remake-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-8-Remake-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Making Speeds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A slight increase in three-day and one-day rush orders with five-day rush dropping a little.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-9-Rush-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 9 Rush Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-9-Rush-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-9-Rush-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-9-Rush-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Percentage Delivered On-Time vs. Late<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Late orders were up this quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-10-Late-Chart-2.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 10 Late Chart 2\" class=\"wp-image-67046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-10-Late-Chart-2.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-10-Late-Chart-2-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-10-Late-Chart-2-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Laser Cutting Countries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The United States firmly holds the top spot with 88% of orders. New Zealand replaces Canada at No. 2. Japan is back on the board again this quarter, joined by newcomers Switzerland and Sweden. They replace Israel, Germany and Portugal at numbers eight, nine and 10, respectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-11-Countries-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2019 - 11 Countries Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-11-Countries-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-11-Countries-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2019-11-Countries-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Laser Cutting Cities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>New York is officially in the top spot, followed closely by Oakland and San Francisco. Wellington rises to spot No. 4 while Vancouver leaves the top 10.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-12-City-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 12 City Chart\" class=\"wp-image-67048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-12-City-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-12-City-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-12-City-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This was our third report for 2019. You can view the previous quarters below. The biggest change we saw was New York jumping from No. 9 to first place. As before, please let us know what other information you\u2019d like included in future editions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-1-1024x602.jpg\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 1\" class=\"wp-image-66543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-1-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Laser Cutting Trend Report &#8211; Q2 2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This quarterly report is for customers, suppliers and\ndigital manufacturing industry trends analysts to learn more about online laser\ncutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the only report of its kind, with real world data from Ponoko, an online<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> laser cutting<\/a> pioneer visited by 1,000,000 people per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our second report for 2019. Let\u2019s see what\u2019s\nchanged:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laser Technique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Laser Technique<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>No real changes in laser techniques from Q1 to Q2. Cutting\nis still the leader of the pack, with line engraving used just a tad more than\narea engraving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"412\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 2 Fabrication Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66544\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart.png 797w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart-768x397.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Categories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The top four spots remain the same as last quarter, with\nLeather jumping from seventh to fifth place and Paper dropping from fifth to\nsixth. Metal drops one spot down to seventh, while Rubber and Foam remain at\nthe bottom of the list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-3-Categories-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 3 Categories Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66545\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-3-Categories-Chart.png 796w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-3-Categories-Chart-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-3-Categories-Chart-768x412.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Kinds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Acrylic, Bamboo and Plywood remain unchanged as the top\nthree, with Hardboard jumping in popularity from sixth up to fourth place.\nVeneer MDF rejoins the board at seventh, PETG enters at tenth place and we say\ngoodbye to Coasterboard being in the top 10 (for now).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-4-Kinds-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 4 Kinds Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66546\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-4-Kinds-Chart.png 790w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-4-Kinds-Chart-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-4-Kinds-Chart-768x410.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Sheet Thicknesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, 3.0mm tops the board followed by 1.5mm and 5.6mm.\nFourth and fifth places&#8211;4.5mm and 6.0mm&#8211;played switcheroo. Say goodbye to\n3.5mm, 1.3mm and 6.2mm, which all left the top ten to make room for 1.8mm,\n5.7mm and 6.7mm join at seventh, eight and ninth places, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-5-Thickness-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 5 Thickness Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-5-Thickness-Chart.png 794w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-5-Thickness-Chart-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-5-Thickness-Chart-768x404.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Colors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear and Black retain their top spots at number one and\ntwo. Birch jumps from five to three and Amber moves up from six to five.\nNatural drops from three to six. Sad to see Glass Green leaving the top 10, but\nthat makes room for Maple at number 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"799\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-6-Color-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 6 Color Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-6-Color-Chart.png 799w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-6-Color-Chart-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-6-Color-Chart-768x411.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Design Software Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Inkscape is up by six percent with Illustrator\nand AutoCAD dropping. That said Illustrator still retains the top spot with\nmore than double the amount of use.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"796\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-7-File-Types-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 7 File Types Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-7-File-Types-Chart.png 796w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-7-File-Types-Chart-300x156.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-7-File-Types-Chart-768x399.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Percentage Delivered Good vs Bad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A one-percent decrease in quality from last quarter. Bad\norders were re-made and re-shipped for free, with no pesky returns necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"778\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-8-Remake-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 8 Remake Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-8-Remake-Chart.png 778w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-8-Remake-Chart-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-8-Remake-Chart-768x414.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 778px) 100vw, 778px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Making Speeds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A slight increase in one-day rush orders with three-day rush\nand no rush softening slightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-9-Rush-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 9 Rush Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-9-Rush-Chart.png 779w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-9-Rush-Chart-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-9-Rush-Chart-768x415.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Percentage Delivered On-Time vs Late<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Late orders are down by quite a bit from last quarter; looks\nlike the production team has been working hard to ship promptly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"779\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-10-Late-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 10 Late Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-10-Late-Chart.png 779w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-10-Late-Chart-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-10-Late-Chart-768x413.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Laser Cutting Countries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>France replaces Japan at sixth place. Singapore and Malaysia\nleave the top 10, with Israel and Portugal replacing them at eight and 10th\nplace.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-11-Countries-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 11 Countries Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66553\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-11-Countries-Chart.png 858w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-11-Countries-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-11-Countries-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Laser Cutting Cities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Vancouver drops down one spot to number three, San Francisco\nmoves up to the top spot and Oakland down to second. San Jose jumps from number\neight to number five and Wellington moves back up from number 10 to number\nfive. New York drops from number five to number nine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"797\" height=\"439\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-12-City-Chart.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2019 - 12 City Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-12-City-Chart.png 797w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-12-City-Chart-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2019-12-City-Chart-768x423.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This was our second report for 2019. You can view the\nprevious quarters below. The best change we saw this quarter was the increase\nin delivery speed. As before, please let us know what other information you\u2019d\nlike included in future editions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-1-1024x602.jpg\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 1\" class=\"wp-image-66285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-1-768x452.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Laser Cutting Trend Report &#8211; Q1 2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This quarterly report\nis for customers, suppliers and digital manufacturing industry trends analysts\nto learn more about online laser cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the only report of its kind, with real world data from Ponoko, an online<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> laser cutting<\/a> pioneer visited by 1,000,000 people per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our first\nreport for 2019, but our fifth report overall. Let\u2019s see what\u2019s changed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laser Technique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Laser Technique<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Cutting is picking up\nwith area engraving dropping down from last quarter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 2 Fabrication Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66286\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-2-Fabrication-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Categories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-3-Categories-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 3 Categories Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-3-Categories-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-3-Categories-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-3-Categories-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Foam is back in the\nmix at the end of the list. Plastic is still up at number one, maintaining a\nstrong lead over the other materials. This makes sense with the amount of\nplastics that cut and engrave well. Cardboard has pinched a bit of woods\npopularity, but wood is still a strong second to plastic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Kinds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Coaserboard replaces\ncardstock at the bottom of the list this quarter, and we say goodbye to\nstandard veneer mdf (premium veneer moves up to number seven, though).\nCardboard comes in at eighth place, and acrylic strengthens its hold in the\nnumber one spot. Bamboo stays in second but softens a little with the other\nwoods picking up some of the slack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-4-Kinds-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 4 Kinds Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-4-Kinds-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-4-Kinds-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-4-Kinds-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Sheet Thicknesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Will 3.0mm ever be\nbeaten for the top spot? Probably not; it\u2019s one of the more common material\nthicknesses that exists for laser cut materials. The top four here seem to be\nconsistently popular. A new one for eighth place is 0.5mm, and 1.3mm has also\njumped on the board at ninth with 6.7mm and 5.7mm leaving the top ten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-5-Thickness-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 5 Thickness Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-5-Thickness-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-5-Thickness-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-5-Thickness-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Colors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear, Black, Natural and White beef up their numbers at the top spots with Birch and Amber softening a little. Glass Green joins the top 10 with Amber 3-Ply dropping off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-6-Color-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 6 Color Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66290\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-6-Color-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-6-Color-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-6-Color-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Design Software Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The use of Adobe\nIllustrator is exactly the same as last quarter, with CAD usage slightly down\nand Inkscape usage slightly up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-7-File-Types-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 7 File Types Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-7-File-Types-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-7-File-Types-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-7-File-Types-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Percentage Delivered Good vs Bad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A slight increase in\nquality from last quarter. Bad orders were re-made and re-shipped for free,\nwith no pesky returns necessary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-8-Remake-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 8 Remake Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-8-Remake-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-8-Remake-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-8-Remake-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Making Speeds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A slight drop in\nspeed upgrades compared to last quarter, which is to be expected with fewer\nholiday projects that have the need for speed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-9-Rush-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 9 Rush Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-9-Rush-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-9-Rush-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-9-Rush-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Percentage Delivered On-Time vs Late<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Late orders are up\nagain this quarter, nearly twice as high as the same time last year. Looks like\nit\u2019s time to for production to get more of a hurry on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-10-Late-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 10 Late Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-10-Late-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-10-Late-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-10-Late-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Laser Cutting Countries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada jumps to\nnumber two, taking New Zealand back down to number three. Trinidad and Tobago\nenters at number five, and Malaysia takes the last spot. Japan enters at number\nsix and Finland, Sweden, France and Norway all leave the top 10. Great Britain\n&amp; Northern Ireland rejoin the top 10 at number eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-11-Countries-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 11 Countries Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-11-Countries-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-11-Countries-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-11-Countries-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Laser Cutting Cities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Vancouver jumps a\nspot from number three to number two, pushing San Francisco down to third.\nHeartland and San Jose are added to the top 10, with Portland and Los Angeles\ndropping off. Wellington moves all the way down from number five to 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-12-City-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q1 2019 - 12 City Chart\" class=\"wp-image-66296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-12-City-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-12-City-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q1-2019-12-City-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This was our first\nreport for 2019. You can view the previous quarters below. The most interesting\nchange we saw recently was the increase in orders from Trinidad and Tobago and\nthe reduction in speeds required. As before, please let us know what other information\nyou\u2019d like included in future editions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-1-1024x602.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 1\" class=\"wp-image-65716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-1-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-1-768x452.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Online Laser Cutting Trend Report &#8211; Q4 2018<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This quarterly report is for customers, suppliers\nand digital manufacturing industry trends analysts to learn more about online\nlaser cutting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s the only report of its kind, with real world data from Ponoko, an online<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"> laser cutting<\/a> pioneer visited by 1,000,000 people per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is our fourth report for 2018, so let\u2019s see\nwhat\u2019s changed:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Laser Technique<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Laser Technique<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Both types of engraving were more popular than last quarter, softening cutting a little more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 2 Fabrication Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Categories<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Plastic took a slight dip in popularity due to the\nincreasing use of wood at number two. Leather dropped down to seventh place and\nfoam dropped off the list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-3-Categories-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 3 Categories Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-3-Categories-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-3-Categories-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-3-Categories-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Kinds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Veneer MDF jumped to fifth place and premium Veneer\nMDF dropped down to number eight. Cardstock is back on the board, and we\u2019ve\nsaid goodbye to corrugated cardboard from the top 10 this quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 4 Kinds Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Sheet Thicknesses<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As usual, 3.0 mm is dominating in first place, but 2.0 mm drops back down to seventh. Featuring at ninth place, 6.2 mm is back on the board and 0.5 mm leaves the top 10. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 5 Thickness Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Colors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Though still a clear favourite, clear softens a little. Birch bounces back up to number three, knocking Amber three-ply down to number nine. Maple leaves the top 10 with Amber jumping onto the board in fourth place (hello Bamboo Plywood).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-6-Color-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 6 Color Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-6-Color-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-6-Color-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-6-Color-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Design Software Tools<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe Illustrator is consistently the favorite, but this quarter its usage is up and CAD usage is down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 7 File Types Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65722\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Percentage Delivered Good vs Bad<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A slight drop in quality from last quarter. Bad\norders were re-made and re-shipped for free, with no pesky returns necessary:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-8-Remake-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 8 Remake Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65723\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-8-Remake-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-8-Remake-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-8-Remake-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Speed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Most Used Making Speeds<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A slight increase in three-day and one-day making\nspeeds this quarter, which isn\u2019t surprising with the holidays:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-9-Rush-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 9 Rush Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-9-Rush-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-9-Rush-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-9-Rush-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Percentage Delivered On-Time vs Late<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Late orders were down from last quarter, but still\nhigher than earlier in the year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-10-Late-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 10 Late Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-10-Late-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-10-Late-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-10-Late-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geography<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Laser Countries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Canada is back at third place. Great Britain and\nJapan were pushed out of the top 10 by Singapore and Switzerland at fifth and\nseventh place, respectively. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-11-Countries-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 11 Countries Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65726\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-11-Countries-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-11-Countries-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-11-Countries-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Laser Cities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Vancouver is back in the game at third place and\nWellington drops down to fifth. Portland enters at ninth place with Heartland\nand San Jose leaving the top 10 cities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"597\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-12-City-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q4 2018 - 12 City Chart\" class=\"wp-image-65727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-12-City-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-12-City-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q4-2018-12-City-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This was our final report for 2018. You can view\nthe previous quarters below. The most\ninteresting changes we saw were the increase in orders from Singapore and the\nincrease in engraving (must be all those customized Christmas details). As\nbefore, please let us know what other information you\u2019d like included in future\neditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65140\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-1-1024x602.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-1-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-1-768x452.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Online Laser Cutting Trend Report &#8211; Q3 2018<\/h2>\n<p>This quarterly report is for customers, suppliers and digital manufacturing industry trends analysts to learn more about online laser cutting.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the only report of its kind, with real world data from Ponoko, an online<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> laser cutting<\/a> pioneer visited by 1,000,000 people per year.<\/p>\n<p>This is our third report, so let\u2019s see what\u2019s changed:<\/p>\n<h2>Laser Technique<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Laser Technique<\/h4>\n<p>Area engraving had its first lift in usage this year, with laser cutting softening a tiny amount:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65141\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 2 Fabrication Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Materials<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Categories<\/h4>\n<p>While paper beat out leather for fourth place, metal doubled in presence and foam made its first appearance:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65142\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-3-Categories-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 3 Categories Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-3-Categories-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-3-Categories-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-3-Categories-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Most Used Kinds<\/h4>\n<p>Bamboo re-took second place, premium veneer MDF jumped two places into fifth for the first time, hardwood made its debut in eighth place, with corrugated cardboard pushed from fifth to tenth position:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65143\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 4 Kinds Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Most Used Sheet Thicknesses<\/h4>\n<p>It appears 3mm is not going to lose its title any time soon, with 2mm jumping from sixth to fourth, and 6.7mm debuting at ninth slot:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65144\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 5 Thickness Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Most Used Colors<\/h4>\n<p>Clear hit its highest #1 ranking yet, amber blows out birch for third spot, and maple says hello for the first time in tenth position:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65145\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-6-Color-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 6 Color Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-6-Color-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-6-Color-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-6-Color-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Software<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Design Software Tools<\/h4>\n<p>No change in positions, but AutoCAD usage jumped up by 57%:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65146\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 7 File Types Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Quality<\/h2>\n<h4>Percentage Delivered Good vs Bad<\/h4>\n<p>Pleasing to see quality improved just a little. And as always, all bad orders were re-made and re-shipped for free, with no pesky returns necessary:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65147\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-8-Remake-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 8 Remake Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-8-Remake-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-8-Remake-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-8-Remake-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Speed<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Making Speeds<\/h4>\n<p>You were more relaxed on time frames in Q3 than any previous quarter of the year to date:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65148\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-9-Rush-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 9 Rush Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-9-Rush-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-9-Rush-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-9-Rush-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Percentage Delivered On-Time vs Late<\/h4>\n<p>One of the largest Q3 changes was a 119% jump in late orders. Of course, all paid late orders were refunded. And some public floggings were at least dreamed of:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65149\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-10-Late-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 10 Late Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-10-Late-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-10-Late-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-10-Late-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Geography<\/h2>\n<h4>Top Laser Countries<\/h4>\n<p>Australia pushed Canada out of third spot for the first time, Finland (debuting at eighth spot last quarter) moved up to fifth, Great Britain regained its sixth position, France and Norway pushed out Germany and Singapore, and Switzerland fought back against Sweden:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-11-Countries-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 11 Countries Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-11-Countries-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-11-Countries-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-11-Countries-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Top Laser Cities<\/h4>\n<p>The third quarter has a third new title holder as the world\u2019s digital making epicenter with Oakland CA pushing out San Francisco (and Vancouver BC before that and not in the top 10 at all this time). In other news, NYC has gone from tenth to eighth to sixth, while Reading was pushed out of the top 10:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-65151\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-12-City-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q3 2018 - 12 City Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-12-City-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-12-City-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q3-2018-12-City-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n<p>This was our third report for the year. You can view the other two below. There were a few changes between quarters. Noticeably a jump in late orders and Vancouver BC not making the top 10 digital making centers although it was in first place during Q1. As before, please let us know what other information you\u2019d like included in future editions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64380\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-1-1024x602.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 1\" width=\"800\" height=\"471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-1-1024x602.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-1-768x452.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Online Laser Cutting Trend Report &#8211; Q2 2018<\/h2>\n<p>This quarterly report is for customers, suppliers and digital manufacturing industry trends analysts to learn more about online laser cutting.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the only report of its kind, with real world data from Ponoko, an online<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> laser cutting<\/a> pioneer visited by 1,000,000 people per year.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s kick into our first update to see what\u2019s changed:<\/p>\n<h2>Laser Technique<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Laser Technique<\/h4>\n<p>Laser cutting was even more prominent in Q2:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64381\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 2 Fabrication Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-2-Fabrication-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Materials<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Categories<\/h4>\n<p>Plastic and wood continued to lead the way, with rubber and metal subsiding a little:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64382\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-3-Categories-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 3 Categories Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-3-Categories-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-3-Categories-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-3-Categories-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Most Used Kinds<\/h4>\n<p>Acrylic was even more popular this last quarter, Peel &amp; Stick Veneer makes a top 10 appearance for the first time:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 4 Kinds Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-4-Kinds-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Most Used Sheet Thicknesses<\/h4>\n<p>3mm reigned supreme once more, with 0.5mm making its debut (hello Peel &amp; Stick Veneer):<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64384\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 5 Thickness Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-5-Thickness-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Most Used Colors<\/h4>\n<p>No change at the top with clear and black, but grey tint pushes blonde into the tenth spot:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-6-Color-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 6 Color Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-6-Color-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-6-Color-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-6-Color-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Software<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Design Software Tools<\/h4>\n<p>No change but AutoCAD was a little more popular:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 7 File Types Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-7-File-Types-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Quality<\/h2>\n<h4>Percentage Delivered Good vs Bad<\/h4>\n<p>No change. All bad orders were re-made and re-shipped for free, with no pesky returns necessary:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64387\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-8-Remake-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 8 Remake Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-8-Remake-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-8-Remake-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-8-Remake-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Speed<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Making Speeds<\/h4>\n<p>We were in a bit more of a hurry during Q2 than during Q1:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-9-Rush-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 9 Rush Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-9-Rush-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-9-Rush-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-9-Rush-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Percentage Delivered On-Time vs Late<\/h4>\n<p>No change. All paid late orders were refunded:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64389\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-10-Late-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 10 Late Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-10-Late-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-10-Late-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-10-Late-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Geography<\/h2>\n<h4>Top Laser Countries<\/h4>\n<p>USA continued as the world\u2019s digital making capital, while Switzerland pushed out Sweden:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64390\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-11-Countries-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 11 Countries Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-11-Countries-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-11-Countries-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-11-Countries-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Top Laser Cities<\/h4>\n<p>San Francisco lept four places to take out the title of the world\u2019s digital making epicenter, while San Ramon, CA pushed Chicago off the list:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-64391\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-12-City-Chart-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Online Laser Cutting Trends Q2 2018 - 12 City Chart\" width=\"800\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-12-City-Chart-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-12-City-Chart-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Online-Laser-Cutting-Trends-Q2-2018-12-City-Chart-768x448.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n<p>This was our first update on the inaugural report below. There were a few changes between quarters. Noticeably San Francisco pushing Vancouver BC aside as the center for digital making. As before, please let us know what other information you\u2019d like included in future editions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/laser-cutting-trend-report-thumbnail.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1740\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/laser-cutting-trend-report-thumbnail.png 1740w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/laser-cutting-trend-report-thumbnail-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/laser-cutting-trend-report-thumbnail-768x452.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/laser-cutting-trend-report-thumbnail-1024x603.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1740px) 100vw, 1740px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n<h2>Online Laser Cutting Trend Report &#8211; Q1 2018<\/h2>\n<p>This quarterly report is for customers, suppliers and digital manufacturing industry trends analysts to learn more about online laser cutting.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the only report of its kind, with real world data from Ponoko, an online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/laser-cutting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">laser cutting<\/a> pioneer visited by 1,000,000 people per year.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s kick into it:<\/p>\n<h2>Laser Technique<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Laser Technique<\/h4>\n<p>It&#8217;s not generally known as laser cutting for no reason:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/technique.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1374\" height=\"736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/technique.png 1374w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/technique-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/technique-768x411.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/technique-1024x549.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1374px) 100vw, 1374px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Materials<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Categories<\/h4>\n<p>A variety of organic materials featured, led by plastic and wood:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63572\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-category.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1374\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-category.png 1374w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-category-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-category-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-category-1024x563.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1374px) 100vw, 1374px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Most Used Kinds<\/h4>\n<p>Acrylic was the hands down favorite:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-kind.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1394\" height=\"752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-kind.png 1394w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-kind-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-kind-768x414.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-kind-1024x552.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1394px) 100vw, 1394px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Most Used Sheet Thicknesses<\/h4>\n<p>The humble 3mm material sheet was the versatile winner:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-thickness.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1378\" height=\"748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-thickness.png 1378w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-thickness-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-thickness-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-thickness-1024x556.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1378px) 100vw, 1378px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Most Used Colors<\/h4>\n<p>There was no escaping the safe colors of clear and black:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-color.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1406\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-color.png 1406w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-color-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-color-768x437.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/material-color-1024x583.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1406px) 100vw, 1406px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Software<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Design Software Tools<\/h4>\n<p>Hello AI fans:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/software.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/software.png 1400w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/software-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/software-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/software-1024x544.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Quality<\/h2>\n<h4>Percentage Delivered Good vs Bad<\/h4>\n<p>All bad orders were re-made and re-shipped for free, with no pesky returns necessary:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/quality.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1376\" height=\"796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/quality.png 1376w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/quality-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/quality-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/quality-1024x592.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1376px) 100vw, 1376px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Speed<\/h2>\n<h4>Most Used Making Speeds<\/h4>\n<p>About half of us were in a hurry, while the other half of us were chilled:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rush.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1394\" height=\"758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rush.png 1394w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rush-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rush-768x418.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/rush-1024x557.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1394px) 100vw, 1394px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Percentage Delivered On-Time vs Late<\/h4>\n<p>All paid late orders were refunded:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/speed.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1366\" height=\"790\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/speed.png 1366w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/speed-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/speed-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/speed-1024x592.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Geography<\/h2>\n<h4>Top Laser Countries<\/h4>\n<p>USA was the world\u2019s digital making capital:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/country.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1398\" height=\"764\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/country.png 1398w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/country-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/country-768x420.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/country-1024x560.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1398px) 100vw, 1398px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Top Laser Cities<\/h4>\n<p>Vancouver, BC was the world\u2019s digital making epicenter:<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-63570\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/city.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1322\" height=\"772\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/city.png 1322w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/city-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/city-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/city-1024x598.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1322px) 100vw, 1322px\" \/><br \/>(Hat tip to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dhubs.com\/trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">3D Hubs<\/a>).<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Next?<\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;re just getting started. Please let us know what other information you\u2019d like included in future editions.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online Laser Cutting Trend Report &#8211; Q4 2019<\/p>\n<p>This quarterly report is for customers, suppliers and digital manufacturing industry trends analysts to learn more about online laser cutting.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s the only report of its kind, with real world data from Ponoko, an online&nbsp;laser cutting&nbsp;pioneer visited by 1,000,000 people per year.<\/p>\n<p>This is our fourth report for 2019. 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