Introducing VertiGo - A Game-Changer in Drinkware Engraving

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In a world where personalization sells, tumblers have become one of the most profitable products in the laser engraving industry. And now, there’s a machine that’s purpose-built to help makers maximize this opportunity: VertiGo.

Co-engineered by OneLaser and PiBurn, VertiGo isn’t just another rotary add-on—it’s a fully integrated, ultra-portable, commercial-grade laser engraver for tumblers, cups, specially designed for Yeti cups, and a whole range of custom drinkware. It's compact. It's fast. It's a first-of-its-kind.

It's already attracting significant attention.

1. Why Tumblers Deserve Their Own Machine

From Etsy sellers to retail engravers, tumblers now account for nearly 30% of all laser engraving revenue. Tumblers are where the money is. Whether it’s for weddings, corporate giveaways, sports merch, or personalization booths at events, engraved cups are the go-to.

But traditional laser engravers aren’t designed for cylindrical objects. They require time-consuming setup, fiddly rotary fixtures, and constant adjustment. That means lost time, lost focus, and lost profit.

VertiGo solves all of that.

2. Meet OneLaser: American Engineering for Real Makers

At OneLaser, we don’t white-label offshore products or rely on third-party hardware. We are a true American laser company that designs, builds, and supports every machine in-house. Our mission is simple: to give makers real tools that solve real problems, with no shortcuts.

In VertiGo, we saw an opportunity to create something the market had never seen, and something makers clearly needed. In PiBurn, we found the perfect engineering partner with deep rotary expertise and the same passion for empowering creators.

Learn more: The Ideas Behind VertiGo: Engineering a Revolution in Tumbler Engraving

3. The VertiGo Advantage: Purpose-Built for Profit

3.1 Built-In Rotary + True Autofocus

Forget clunky add-ons. VertiGo features an integrated PiBurn rotary system with true autofocus. No need to mount, unmount, realign, or remeasure. Just load your cup and go.

• 30–60 seconds saved per cup
• Consistent, high-quality engravings
• Easier batching for higher volume orders
• No need to remove handles from cups; VertiGo engraves handled tumblers effortlessly
• Swappable jaw fixture for quicker work and seamless job transitions

3.2 Vertical, Top-Loading Design

VertiGo’s upright chassis with an opening top cover means you can engrave more than just standard cups:

• Yeti buckets
• Stanley tumblers
• Rolling pins
• Baseball bats
• Wine bottles & jars

This open form factor breaks the size limits of traditional machines and opens up more SKUs for your business.

Learn more: How to Start a Tumbler Laser Engraving Business

Source: Stan at LensDigital

3.3 AI-Friendly Software (Coming Soon)

Alongside LightBurn compatibility, VertiGo is getting a smart, beginner-friendly software interface that includes:

• Automatic parameter suggestions
• Smart positioning and design templates
• Batch job orchestration tools
• Guided workflows for first-time users

(Note: AI software features are coming, but wait for the official statement of launch.)

Whether you're just starting out or streamlining an operation that sells thousands of cups, VertiGo adapts to your needs.

4. Designed for Instant, Anywhere Fulfillment

Field research showed us that the highest-margin cup sales happen in real time. A customer hands over an image, and you hand back a custom cup, right then and there.

VertiGo was built to make that scenario seamless. It’s compact, fast to set up, and fits comfortably at a market stall, retail counter, or mobile engraving booth. That makes it the perfect laser engraver for tumblers if you’re working in-person events or storefronts.

Source: Stan at LensDigital

5. No More Workflow Bottlenecks

What is the biggest productivity killer in tumbler engraving? It’s not the laser speed but the hassle associated with the fixture. Every mounting, unmounting, and rotary tweak adds friction, fatigue, and time.

With VertiGo’s integrated rotary, smart autofocus, and swappable jaw fixture, you eliminate all that. One workflow. One machine. No rhythm breaks.

Source: Stan at LensDigital

6. Who Is VertiGo For?

VertiGo was built for:

✅ Professional laser businesses that rely on drinkware orders

✅ Side hustlers who sell custom cups online or at pop-ups

✅ Retailers offering personalized products on demand

✅ Beginners who want to start with a focused, high-ROI product niche

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7. From Concept to Global Launch

VertiGo was officially greenlit in August 2024. What followed was a rigorous engineering sprint that included structural refinements, beam path optimization, firmware integration, and dozens of engineering debates (including over a single mirror mount).

By April 2025, we had a production-ready prototype. Every element was shaped by testing and feedback from professional tumbler engravers.

Today, we proudly engineer VertiGo in the U.S. and are expanding globally to support makers in Germany, the UK, France, Australia, Canada, and beyond.

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With the launch of VertiGo, OneLaser is redefining what’s possible for creators in the tumbler market. VertiGo is an indispensable tool for those seeking to enhance their workflow, broaden their cup product range, or expand their laser engraving business.

Say goodbye to the need for assembling machines, purchasing additional rotary attachments, or spending time on setup.

This is laser engraving made for cups—done right.