xTool at FAB26
About xTool
xTool is a global premium consumer-tech brand dedicated to empowering digital-to-physical creation. As the world's largest and fastest-growing laser engraver innovator, xTool provides a comprehensive ecosystem of laser-based personal creative tools, material printers, user-friendly software, accessories, and consumables. Through these innovations, xTool empowers creators to turn imagination into meaningful creations that deliver emotional fulfillment, commercial success, and personal achievement.
Through the xTool MakerFest Tour, xTool is bringing the maker movement on the road, transforming its Mobile
Makerspace into a hands-on creative experience for local communities across North America. From major craft
fairs and maker pop-ups to community meetups and product reveals, the tour gives makers, educators, small
businesses, and fabrication professionals the chance to test-drive xTool's latest machines, create on-site, and
connect directly with the xTool team and local creator communities.
As part of its 2026 tour, xTool will make a Boston stop at FAB 26 at MIT / Kendall Square on July 27, extending
the tour's hands-on demos, expert guidance, and community-driven maker energy to the global Fab Lab network.
1% Maker Challenge
Make It Matter
Impact isn’t just imagined, it’s built, carved, and etched into reality.
The "1% Maker Challenge," rooted in the xTool "1% for the Makers" empowerment initiative, is officially launching its very first edition in proud collaboration with The Center for Bits and Atoms at MIT (CBA at MIT) and the Fab Foundation.
Centered around the core philosophy of "Make It Matter," this global challenge invites you to use the power of making to do something tangible for someone or something else. Whether your creation bridges the gap between people, empowers your local community, or fosters harmony with the natural ecosystem, let your craftsmanship tell a story of real impact.
Join the challenge to win top-tier xTool machine, official endorsement from CBA at MIT and the Fab Foundation, and the ultimate honor of an all-access pass to FAB26 in Boston! 🏆
On-site xTool Workshops
Get ready for a hands-on journey through the future of digital fabrication. At FAB26, xTool is hosting 10 exclusive interactive workshops designed to bridge cutting-edge technology with high-energy creativity. Whether you are an educator, researcher, designer, or daily maker, these sessions offer something extraordinary for everyone.
- The Ultimate Tool Setup: Experience the full power of the xTool ecosystem and get hands-on experience with our latest machine lineup
- Infinite Material Expressions: Master a massive range of materials, from complex multi-layered acrylics and high-transparency glass to high-speed metallic engineering and full-color UV textures.
We are blending deep academic precision with viral maker culture to deliver a workspace that balances scientific rigor with absolute fun. Full workshop schedule & registration options is coming soon. Stay tuned to secure your seat!
Partnership at FAB26
The partnership between xTool and the Fab Foundation is built on a shared belief, technology truly matters when it empowers people and transforms communities. What began as a mutual vision in 2025 blossomed into a deep collaboration during FAB25, where xTool joined as a Gold Sponsor.
As the Diamond Partner for FAB26, we return to support the global maker ecosystem by integrating cutting-edge tools into STEM education, assistive device creation, and sustainable community projects. At FAB26, xTool stands alongside the Fab Foundation to prove that every open-source idea, shared tool, and project made is a concrete step toward reimagining a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
xTool At FAB25
1% for the Makers
xTool Donation Program
xTool was born from the Maker Movement, and giving back is at its core. By dedicating 1% of its net profits to creators everywhere, the company provides professional maker tools to schools, nonprofits, and open makerspaces worldwide.
To date, xTool has donated over $460,000 to equip nearly 100 partnered schools, nonprofits, and open makerspaces across 18 countries and regions around the globe. The program bridges the grassroots "tool gap," putting professional-grade hardware, certified STEM curricula, and dynamic events into the hands of those who need them most.
Through a meaningful alignment with the Fab Foundation,xTool is expanding this reach to share vital resources with over 3,000 Fab Labs worldwide. To anchor this shared mission, xTool has also equipped the Foundation’s Boston headquarters, the Fab Hub Kendall Center, with its flagship machines, creating a co-branded demonstration hub that puts advanced digital fabrication directly into the hands of the community.
Activities during the week
Monday, July 27th
14:30 - 16:30 - C | E14, G-HotWork
Hands-on Workshop
Tools & Tech
xTool MakerFest
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Ziyan Liu
Ziyan Liu
16:30 - 18:30 - C | E14, G-HotWork
Hands-on Workshop
xTool MakerFest
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Ziyan Liu
Ziyan Liu
Tuesday, July 28th
16:30 - 18:30 - E | FHK, 2-Electronic Lab
Hands-on Workshop
Tools & Tech
xTool MakerFest
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Ziyan Liu
Ziyan Liu
Wednesday, July 29th
14:30 - 16:30 - C | E14, G-HotWork
Hands-on Workshop
Tools & Tech
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Ziyan Liu
Ziyan Liu
16:30 - 18:30 - E | FHK, 2-TextileLab-1
Hands-on Workshop
Tools & Tech
xTool MakerFest
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Ziyan Liu
Ziyan Liu
16:30 - 18:30 - C | E14, G-HotWork
Hands-on Workshop
xTool MakerFest
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Ziyan Liu
Ziyan Liu
Thursday, July 30th
14:30 - 16:30 - E | FHK, xTool Alley
Hands-on Workshop
xTool MakerFest
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Ziyan Liu
Ziyan Liu
16:30 - 18:30 - E | FHK, xTool Alley
Hands-on Workshop
xTool MakerFest
Tools & Tech
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Ziyan Liu
Ziyan Liu
Friday, July 31st
14:30 - 16:30 - C | E14, G-HotWork
Hands-on Workshop
Tools & Tech
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Quentin Bolsée
Quentin Bolsée
14:30 - 18:30 - E | FHK, xTool Alley
Hands-on Workshop
Tools & Tech
xTool MakerFest
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Ziyan Liu
Ziyan Liu