SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- xTool, a global leader in desktop laser cutters, engravers, and smart fabrication tools, today unveiled the xTool F2, a next-generation portable dual-laser engraver designed for creators, entrepreneurs, and customization professionals. The F2 builds on the award-winning F1 with major upgrades in vision, power, and speed, and introduces all-new AImake, the world's first AI Crafting Agent, redefining what a business-ready portable laser can achieve and enabling small businesses to expand their creative and commercial capabilities.
A defining feature of the F2 is its 50MP built-in camera, providing an ultra-clear, full-view preview of the workspace, including Slide Extension (400 × 115 mm). With ±0.1 mm alignment accuracy, the system supports autofocus, precise placement, batch recognition of multiple regular and irregular objects, and intelligent Smart Fill, reducing material waste and making operation effortless for anyone. Galvo technology delivers 8K high-resolution engraving for finer, sharper, and more detailed results.
Equipped with a 15W diode and 5W infrared laser, the F2 delivers higher processing efficiency. It cuts through 15mm wood and 12mm acrylic in fewer passes, introduces 3D embossing on wood, stone, acrylic, and produces deeper, more consistent engraving on metal. Its broad material compatibility expands both creative and commercial potential, unlocking new business opportunities and increasing productivity for small businesses.
With speeds up to 6,000 mm/s, the F2 completes orders up to 3 times faster than typical portable lasers, making it ideal for time-sensitive orders, on-site customization, and small-scale production. Featuring a lightweight, integrated design and a rolling hard case, the F2 is fully portable for craft shows, weddings, and live personalization events. Its enclosed structure, new visual AI-based flame detection, and purifier ensure safe indoor operation.
AImake acts as an intelligent creative partner, integrating real-time crafting and laser expertise with top AI models (Nano-Banana, Qwen, ChatGPT, Flux, Gemini). It supports one-stop creation from inspiration to design editing to production output, automatically selects the optimal model, features a vast craft style library, and enables one-click seamless integration into xTool Studio for fabrication.
xTool continues to push the boundaries of innovation and professional fabrication. With the F2 and world's first AI Crafting Agent, it delivers a ready-to-use, high-efficiency portable business solution that empowers creators and small businesses to realize their ideas and generate value anytime, anywhere.
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xTool Unveils F2: The Best Portable Dual Laser Engraver Powered by AI Crafting Agent
MELBOURNE, Australia, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 28, HiTHIUM, a leading global energy storage technology company, showcased its ∞Power 6.9MWh 8-hour long-duration battery energy storage system (BESS) at All Energy Australia in Melbourne, alongside its grid compliance capabilities, localized service network and energy storage solutions for C&I and residential applications.
Long-duration energy storage is increasingly important for grid flexibility and supply reliability in Australia. The federal government supports dispatchable clean energy projects through the Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS), while New South Wales continues to advance dedicated LDES tenders, creating new opportunities for storage projects of eight hours or longer.
At the exhibition, HiTHIUM showcased its ∞Power 6.9MWh 8-hour-native BESS. Australia's high-price events are lengthening, with 4-hour-plus events accounting for over 70% of scarcity revenue in 2025 and shifting storage value toward firm supply duration. CSIRO GenCost analysis shows that two 4-hour systems delivering the same 8-hour output would cost about 23% more than a purpose-built 8-hour system, which offers greater value potential during price peaks.
Integrated into a standard 20-foot container, ∞Power 6.9MWh BESS offers up to 96% round-trip efficiency, a 25-year design life, and compatibility with PCS and EMS products from major global suppliers. Compared with a 4-hour configuration, it reduces land use by 15% and can lower LCOS through system optimization. Developed in line with NFPA, IEC and AS standards, the system also delivers a high level of safety.
To address Australia's grid connection requirements, HiTHIUM presented its Grid Compliance Simulation and Verification Platform, supporting projects through grid connection, from R0 assessment and R1 capability assessment to commissioning and R2 model validation. By combining grid-code interpretation, plant-level modelling, automated simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing and site measurement validation, the platform helps identify potential compliance risks earlier and reduce late-stage rework.
HiTHIUM continues to strengthen its localized service capabilities in Australia. The company has established a localized service network across Australia, covering spare-parts warehousing, training, operations and maintenance (O&M), and compliant battery recycling, with nationwide service coverage. At the exhibition, HiTHIUM signed strategic cooperation agreements with Raystech, Ingeteam and other Australian partners to further strengthen its local workforce, spare-parts infrastructure and safety capabilities. The company also announced that its Brisbane service center is scheduled to open by mid-2027, further expanding its regional service network and bringing efficient, reliable support closer to Australian customers.
HiTHIUM also showcased its ∞Power 1022kWh liquid-cooled C&I energy storage cabinet, which combines its proprietary ∞Cell 1175Ah LDES cells with an integrated design for applications including peak shaving and solar self-consumption. For residential applications, the company presented the HeroEE 16 and ARKVOLT F8S series, supporting flexible deployment and integration with solar, heat pumps and EV charging.
Through its 8-hour LDES technology, grid compliance expertise and expanding local service network, HiTHIUM is strengthening its ability to support Australian energy storage projects from development and grid connection through long-term operation. These efforts reflect HiTHIUM's commitment to supporting Australia's evolving energy storage needs with integrated solutions and sustained local support.
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HiTHIUM Showcases 8-Hour LDES Solution and Local Capabilities at All Energy Australia
