You can print, slice, and engrave using this desktop crafting machine

Upgrading to more power laser cutting tools expands the types of materials the M2 can engrave. | Image: xTool xTool has announced a new multi-purpose crafting machine that could potentially be one of the most affordable ways to start an Etsy shop. Its modular design facilitates a CMYK print head that works on multiple materials including paper, wood, and felt. It can later be swapped with laser-based cutting and engraving tools. You can use the M2 to both print and cut stickers, for example, but it's versatile enough to also be used to etch designs onto metal water bottles. The machine's upgradeable functionality justifies its footprint, which is much larger than your typical desktop printer. The xTool M2 Color Craft Laser, which will be priced at … Read the full story at The Verge.