xTool Launches Revolutionary MetalFab Laser Welder and Enhanced User Experience

New xTool Squad customer service program will expand the brand's offline services for xTool products globally

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- xTool, a leader in DIY laser engraving, announced the launch of MetalFab, the world's first integrated laser welder and fiber CNC cutter. Designed for advanced metal fabrication through DIY innovation, the MetalFab is a versatile six-in-one powerhouse machine for handheld laser welding, precision CNC metal cutting, rust removal, and more.

At a livestream launch event on April 24, xTool simultaneously unveiled the MetalFab and xTool Squad, a service initiative that reinforces the company's dedication to delivering a holistic user experience by combining innovative products with robust customer support, beginning with enhanced accessibility in the global market.

Revolutionizing Metal Fabrication

xTool MetalFab redefines metalworking accessibility for individual creators and small businesses, regardless of their expertise, by effortlessly switching between welding and cutting modes. Operation is remarkably simple: users insert the welding gun into the CNC cutting platform for an intuitive, two-step workflow. Outstanding features include:

• Powerful Performance: Industrial-grade Coherent chips efficiently convert electrical energy to deliver a high-performance 1200W output.
• Efficient Material Processing: 0.2mm to 5mm thickness range, achieving 8x the efficiency of traditional welding.
• Intelligent Material Optimization: Dual 16MP panoramic camera with AI algorithms for a 98.7% material utilization rate.
• High-Precision Cutting: AI-powered precision with ±0.1mm cutting accuracy for ultra-fine detailing.
• Significant Gas Savings: xTool accessory optimizes pressure (0.6-0.8 MPa), saving up to 50% gas compared to nitrogen cutting.

A Simple Solution for Comprehensive Metalworking

To boost precision and efficiency, the MetalFab is equipped with a suite of advanced, intelligent features. The CNC platform boasts a 10mm carbon steel capacity and cutting speeds up to 400mm/s. Behind precision cutting lies in the exclusive technologies, VibeFreeCutâ„¢ for optimized motion trajectories, ObstacleFreeâ„¢ for collision avoidance, and FlexiTrackâ„¢ for real-time focus adjustments to ensure superior accuracy and efficiency. The 8-inch touchscreen provides a user-friendly interface for easy operation of the powerful software, which can be preset with 108 parameters and store customized settings. With its power, ease of use, and comprehensive support, xTool MetalFab significantly lowers the barriers to entry in metal fabrication, fostering wider participation and driving innovation within the metalworking sector.

xTool Launches xTool Squad to Enhance Local Customer Service

During the April 24 livestream, xTool also announced the xTool Squad program, which aims to build a laser creativity hub with the user community and will offer expanded offline services for xTool laser products globally in 2025.  The program provides a complete pre-buying experience and expert local support through Professional Hubs, Service Stations, and Demo Rooms, specifically catering to large-scale machines like MetalFab.

"xTool Squad represents a fresh approach to community engagement designed to connect innovators, makers, and businesses through hands-on experiences with xTool's cutting-edge technology," said Stein Shi, Head of Global Retail Marketing & General Manager of US at xTool.

By offering more firsthand opportunities to experience and test new products via live demos and smart services, xTool will empower users to significantly reduce trial-and-error costs and enjoy a streamlined purchase journey. This elevates the buying process to a comprehensive xTool experience. Demo Room appointments for MetalFab and other xTool laser products can now be booked on xTool's support website.

MetalFab is now available for a pre-order discount on Kickstarter

About xTool:

xTool is a leading manufacturer of laser cutters, engravers, and DIY tools. Founded in 2020 to make creation simple, xTool believes creativity knows no bounds and aims to fulfill the needs for creation by providing solutions combined of both innovative techniques and extraordinary user experience. For more information, visit xTool.com. 

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xTool Launches Revolutionary MetalFab Laser Welder and Enhanced User Experience

BEIJING, May 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- When Ismail Zabeeh enrolled as a doctoral student at the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development (ISSCAD) at Peking University, he had already served as a state minister in the Maldives. What drew him back to a classroom was the chance to study development through the firsthand experience of countries that have undergone rapid development themselves.

Zabeeh is far from alone. Eric Dodoo-Amoo, who heads the China Desk of the Ministry of Finance of Ghana, is an ISSCAD graduate from the class of 2022. On April 29, 2026, both came to PKU's Yingjie Overseas Exchange Center to join students and alumni from around the world in marking the institute's 10th anniversary, celebrated with a forum on sustainable development in the Global South.

Founded in 2016, ISSCAD was built on a premise that remains rare in international development education: that developing countries have generated their own body of knowledge worth studying systematically.

"The most important innovation of this institute is that it draws on the development experience of China and other developing countries," said Justin Yifu Lin, ISSCAD's honorary dean and a former chief economist of the World Bank.

The anniversary forum brought together government leaders, scholars, and diplomats. PKU Council Chair He Guangcai and senior officials from the China International Development Cooperation Agency, the Ministry of Commerce, and the Ministry of Education reaffirmed their commitment to the institute as a platform for talent development, policy research, and international exchange.

Arkebe Oqubay, a former senior minister of Ethiopia and a leading scholar on industrial policy in Africa, called the coming decade a critical window for deepening South-South cooperation. Abigail Shoniwa, Zimbabwe's ambassador to China, noted that Zimbabwean policymakers have drawn directly on insights gained through ISSCAD programs.

A special lighting ceremony and flag parade featuring students and alumni from more than 80 countries marked the 10th anniversary, symbolizing unity and shared aspirations of the Global South.

Over the past decade, the institute has trained senior officials, diplomats, and scholars from across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Pacific, offering doctoral and master's programs that combine academic research with policy fieldwork in China.

As ISSCAD enters its second decade, Lin laid out an aspiration: for the institute to grow into a globally recognized center for academic innovation and knowledge exchange among developing nations.

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A Decade of Learning Across Borders: PKU's South-South Institute Turns 10