xTool's F2 Ultra: A smarter take on creative production

Digital Trends

15 hours ago

This July, xTool isn't just opening a new office in Mountain View, California, it's setting up shop with purpose. Their U.S. Brand Launch Experience, timed with the debut of xTool's first American headquarters, is more than a launch party. It's a look at how the company is thinking long-term about tools, creators, and community.
At the center of the event is the F2 Ultra, xTool's new flagship dual-laser system designed for small businesses and serious makers. Why does this machine matter? It helps to zoom out first. xTool's U.S. expansion is borne of the necessity to show up for the people who use their products every day.
A Local Anchor for a Growing Brand
Mountain View now hosts xTool's first U.S. demo center and office. That means faster customer support, more hands-on service, and a clearer bridge to the U.S. creative scene. One standout piece of the rollout is the xTool Squad, a national support team offering real human help with setup, training, and troubleshooting.
The demo center will also act as a testing ground for new product features and accessories tailored to the needs of American makers. From hands-on classes to small-business roundtables, the facility is meant to be more than a showroom. It's a working space where feedback loops can lead directly to design updates.
The launch event highlights how xTool's products fit into four key spaces:
Small Business: Giving side hustlers and small shops tools to scale more easily.
Retail: Showing how live customization can drive in-store engagement.
Education: Demonstrating laser tools built for classrooms and STEAM programs.
Community: Lifting the curtain on how xTool Squad will connect creators across the country.
Creators, educators, media, and maker-space leaders will be on hand — evidence that this isn't just a corporate move, but a community-building one.
F2 Ultra: Designed With Users in Mind
The F2 Ultra introduces a dual-laser system that pairs a 60W MOPA with a 40W diode, making it the first desktop model to combine that level of power and flexibility. It supports a wide range of materials, including metals, wood, acrylic, leather, and glass. For businesses offering personalization or small-batch production, this range can streamline workflows and reduce the need for multiple machines.
Its performance specs are strong: speeds up to 15,000mm/s and a 220mm x 220mm workspace that can expand to 500mm with a conveyor attachment. This means users can work on larger pieces or manage more units in a single pass, which is often a bottleneck for desktop systems.
What also stands out is the machine's suite of integrated AI tools:
AI Eyes: Dual cameras that handle autofocus and object detection, improving precision across irregular shapes and materials.
AI Design: Real-time previews and curved surface modeling, which helps reduce waste and guesswork.
AI Conveyor: Automated batch processing that supports higher-volume jobs with consistent alignment and spacing.
AI Simplifies: AI drives the entire process with one click. F2 Ultra is the first AI-powered MOPA laser, built to simplify laser workflows for everyone. It auto-detects materials and applies the optimal settings for you.
All of these tools are aimed at reducing the trial-and-error phase that slows down production, especially for newer users. The machine's Class 4 enclosure also improves safety, which makes it easier to incorporate into mixed-use spaces without special modifications.
Built to Fit Real Workflows
What often trips up small businesses when adopting fabrication tech is the learning curve, or the gap between what a machine can do and what users actually have time to figure out. xTool seems to have designed the F2 Ultra with that pain point in mind. It's capable, but not overwhelming. Features like smart focus and material presets help bridge that early gap.
The F2 Ultra supports a range of creator use cases: engraving metal signage, cutting custom packaging, producing serialized parts, or even customizing merchandise for events. With more creators looking to scale from hobby to livelihood, these features speak to where the market is headed.
xTool has finalized pricing for the F2 Ultra. Users who place a $50 deposit will save $700 off MSRP of $5,999 for the Dual Laser model and $500 off MSRP of $4,999 for the Single Laser model.
Also on Display: Linogy Portable Power
Alongside the F2 Ultra, the event will preview Linogy, a new smart battery brand incubated by xTool. Though marketed independently, Linogy supports a similar mission: empowering creators with flexible, sustainable tools that fit modern lifestyles.
Linogy isn't a portable generator — it's a rechargeable battery ecosystem designed to replace single-use AA and AAA batteries with a smarter, greener alternative. Its 3-in-1 system includes ultra-fast charging, health detection, and organized storage, making it ideal for creators, educators, and families who depend on reliable, everyday electronics.
With a 1200-cycle lifespan, broad compatibility, and constant output voltage, Linogy rethinks how we power small devices. Its launch signals that xTool and its ecosystem are thinking beyond fabrication tools — considering the full picture of how creators work, live, and power up, sustainably.
Looking Ahead
xTool's new U.S. presence reflects more than business growth. It signals a commitment to investing in the people and processes that define the modern maker economy. The Mountain View office isn't just a base of operations. It's a touchpoint for listening, iterating, and making this technology more approachable.
The F2 Ultra isn't trying to be everything to everyone. But for creators who need precision, scalability, and a machine that fits into existing workflows without disruption, it looks like a meaningful step forward.
If the U.S. Brand Launch Experience succeeds, it won't be because of fanfare or specs alone. It will be because xTool has shown it understands the pressures of creative work and is building systems that support it in practical, well-considered ways.