Professional Laser Engraving Service
The Altered State provides professional laser engraving services from our workshop in Carnoustie, Angus, working with clients across Scotland and the UK.
We specialise in precision laser engraving for businesses, designers, makers and individuals who need high quality results across a wide range of materials.
Our laser systems can engrave wood, metal, leather, acrylic, glass, card, paper and many other materials. Whether you need a single custom item, prototype parts or small production runs, we can help turn your idea into a finished product.
Our workshop is equipped with large format CO₂ lasers as well as fibre laser technology, allowing us to engrave both organic materials and metals with exceptional precision.
This combination of equipment allows us to produce everything from personalised products and signage to industrial parts, branding, asset tags and custom components.
Have an idea for a laser engraved product or project? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to discuss your requirements.
Who we work with!
The Altered State works with a wide range of businesses, designers and makers who require high quality laser engraving.
Many of our clients are companies looking for precision engraving for products, branding, signage, prototypes or small production runs. We regularly collaborate with whisky brands, distilleries, Oil and Gas companies, designers, manufacturers, hospitality businesses and marketing agencies who need reliable engraving for their projects.
We also work with independent makers, artists and craftspeople who want to incorporate laser engraving into their work but may not have access to the equipment themselves.
Alongside commercial work we occasionally produce one-off pieces for individuals, such as personalised gifts, custom items or small creative projects.
Whether you are an established business, a designer developing a new product or someone with a unique idea, we are always happy to discuss new engraving projects.
BUSINESSES
DESIGNERS & MAKERS
INDIVIDUALS
Product branding
Signage
Asset marking
Promotional items
Prototype development
Creative collaborations
Material testing
Product development
Personalised gifts
One-off projects
Custom items
Creative ideas
Applications for laser engraving
Laser engraving is used across a wide range of industries and applications, from product branding and signage to personalised gifts and industrial part marking.
At The Altered State we work with businesses, designers and individuals to create custom laser engraved products for many different uses. Our equipment allows us to engrave precise text, graphics, logos, serial numbers, barcodes and detailed artwork onto a variety of materials.
Below are some examples of common laser engraving applications. These examples show just a small selection of the types of projects we regularly produce for clients.
Our laser engraving services are used by businesses, manufacturers, designers and individuals across the UK.
Business Cards
Memorial Plaques
Wedding Invitations & Decor
Personalised Engraving
Fashion Design
Barcodes & QR Codes
Rubber Stamps & Stencils
Architectural Models
If you don’t see what you’re looking for, get in touch — we create completely bespoke laser cut and engraved items across wood, acrylic, leather and metal.
What materials can we work on?
Check out the different materials below that our lasers can mark. Shortly you’ll be able to select one of the materials to get further details.
Get in touch to discuss ideas and to get inspiration for what you can design and make.
What Is A Laser Engraving?
Laser engraving technology represents the pinnacle of precision marking methods, harnessing high-energy lasers to achieve permanent, highly detailed markings. From text, intricate symbols to corporate logos and designs, our engraving capabilities cover a broad spectrum of applications.
How Laser Engraving works.
Laser engraving is essentially removing material in a controlled manor. It is perfect for branding and customising a large number of materials.
A sophisticated process wherein materials are vaporised into fumes to produce enduring, deep-seated marks. Acting akin to a precision chisel, the laser beam meticulously removes layers from the material’s surface, resulting in intricate engravings. Through targeted application of substantial energy, localised areas are subjected to intense heat, facilitating vaporisation.
We also Laser Cut
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