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How the BRM Laser machine helps Scapecraft create unique sets and escape rooms. At Scapecraft, they create the most stunning sets and escape rooms. But how do they ensure that every detail is just right? With the laser machine from BRM Lasers! Henny Pleur, owner of Scapecraft, shares his experiences and explains why BRM Lasers has become an indispensable part of their workflow.

When discussing vocational education in the municipality of Utrecht, it’s impossible to overlook Het Perron in Veenendaal. This training institute embodies vocational education in all its forms, from landscaping to engineering and healthcare and social care. The aim? To prepare its students for an independent place in society. Since the start of 2020, there has been a new addition to their arsenal: the BRM 90130, a laser machine that adds a new dimension to the learning process.

Jan Spies has been working at Signs4U for 25 years; it is a family business that has recently been handed over to the next generation.

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BRM Lasers has become a trusted name among many educational institutions, both in the Netherlands and in Belgium. And when a BRM Lasers machine proves to be a success, a second purchase often follows!

Pins and More specialises in creating custom-made pins, badges, key rings, insignia, emblems and tie clips. The company has been in business for around 15 years and has a friendly team of four people

Rijn IJssel is the largest vocational college in Gelderland. Students are challenged to achieve their full potential. Graduates are ready for the job market, see personal development as a given, and know how to navigate society.

The Verslingerd aan Hout online shop was launched in mid-2018. If you’re looking for unique items to brighten up a nursery, children’s room or playroom, you’ve come to the right place. From wall hangings to lamps and other personalised accessories, everything is designed and crafted with great love, care and attention to detail.

Brakels Stofferingen was founded in the 1950s by the grandfather of the current owners, Richard and Louis Brakels. With their team of 15, they undertake complete new upholstery projects for interior designers, whilst also refurbishing cherished furniture for private clients.

Thanks to the generous dimensions and flexibility of the BRM 100160 laser machine, Reli-Pack B.V. can now offer its customer base a wider range of products. Reli-Pack offers more than just attractive packaging; they provide a comprehensive packaging solution. On request, they can also fill packaging for their customers with, for example, liquids, granular materials or powders. In addition, they vacuum-pack plastic blisters and trays, and thermoforming is also one of their specialities. This varied range also included a customer’s request for self-adhesive textile patches to repair outdoor clothing.

At Rijn IJssel in Arnhem, they are using the BRM Original 6090 to their complete satisfaction. The laser machine is used at the site where courses in the creative industries and engineering are held. Thanks to the laser machine, students can bring their designs to life.

Jacco Visser of Shifting Peaks has extensive experience in set and interior design and the world of CNC milling. It was through a FabLab, a public workshop, that he first came into contact with laser technology. It was in Alkmaar, at the Kaasfabriek, that he first became acquainted with laser machines and what they can achieve. There, he started working on smaller items that are simply easier to cut with a laser than with CNC. This was a big difference from working with a milling cutter, which he was used to doing in the past. He immediately decided that, as soon as he had the budget, he would buy a laser machine himself. He chose a BRM laser machine because of its excellent value for money, and in terms of size, the BRM 90130 was the best fit for the items he most frequently lasers within his industry.

Sрааіj Mаquеttеbоuw is a company specialising in the production of world-class scale models for sectors including shipbuilding and architecture. A laser cutting machine is frequently used in the production of these models.

Steenspil is a VMBO school in Halsteren. Given the extensive possibilities offered by laser technology in teaching, they see an opportunity to make their lessons even more challenging for their pupils. Ad Wijmans is a construction teacher at Steenspil, a VMBO school. They purchased a BRM 6090 with 100 watts of power. He explains that he felt it would be very engaging for the pupils if they could also create something on a larger scale. That is why he chose this machine with this power rating, which also allows for cutting slightly thicker wooden panels. The purchase price was not much different from that of a smaller machine. Reason enough to purchase the BRM 6090.

Team V is an architectural firm based in Amsterdam specialising in large-scale commercial projects, such as railway stations, high-rise buildings and other complex structures.

All Art Design is a company that operates across various sectors. For example, they create sensory environments for elderly people with dementia. To produce the decorative elements, they use our BRM Open-bed laser machine, amongst other equipment.

Van Keulen Interieurbouw is one of the largest interior design firms in the Netherlands. They provide interior design services and complete shop fittings for clients including hospitality businesses, museums and supermarkets. Every day, they use their BRM Open Bed 150300 to produce various components for their clients.

Ballen Enzo designs and manufactures games, attractions and indoor play areas for children. They use BRM laser cutting technology for almost all the products they create. In fact, they have two of these machines, and both have been given their own names.

Brandthout creates creative wall decorations using their BRM Original 90130 laser machine. Among other things, they produce some really cool city maps. These ‘city maps’ are a real treat for the eyes. They also engrave photographs and are currently experimenting with all sorts of other materials.

De Nieuwe Kaartenmakers are two young entrepreneurs who create highly creative cards. The cards can be hung on the wall as decoration. By using different layers of wood and a variety of colours, the cards are a real treat for the eyes.

The Grafisch Lyceum is a vocational college in Rotterdam specialising in media, design and technology, offering VMBO and MBO courses. The laser machine was originally purchased for the 2D/3D module within the VMBO course ‘Media, Design and ICT’. It is now used by the whole school.

Haitsma Engraving purchased a BRM 90130 laser machine specifically for cutting acrylic. They are a unique company with 40 years’ experience, specialising in engraving.

For Kiwi Electronics, the personalised service and the attractive price of the BRM Original 90130 were hugely important factors during the process of purchasing their machine. Rogier Kerstens of Kiwi Electronics uses the laser machine he purchased to create various products. These include casings for the products they sell themselves, as well as jewellery and projects for their customers. On their website, they offer a range of standard casings. However, if there is a specific combination of items that does not fit within the standard range, they can now customise them. To cut these, they adapt the existing design to the desired dimensions. Their customers supply files for items such as casings, or other items they would like to have engraved. They then work with the customer to determine whether cutting and engraving is possible, and which material can be used. In this way, they essentially offer a kind of laser cutting service.

Laserdesign Zeeland uses the BRM100160 to produce its own products. In addition, owner Corné de Rijke offers laser cutting services to other businesses through his company, Laserdesign Zeeland.

Lasersnijdenservice specialises in laser cutting and engraving a wide range of products. Among other things, they produce signage and are frequently involved in creating models. They also have their own Fablab, which is open to anyone wishing to use the laser machine to create items. Lasersnijdenservice is an expert in the field of model-making.

To increase its production capacity further, PTS Boom opted for an additional BRM 90130, thereby choosing the service they were already familiar with from VROTECH.

Miniworld uses their BRM Original 90130 to recreate Rotterdam in miniature. Each house is laser-cut and then spray-painted or hand-painted. Thanks to BRM’s laser machine, Miniworld can produce models very quickly and in great detail.

Odisee uses its BRM Original 100160 laser machine to teach students how to design products. The laser machine is an essential part of the design course.

Studio BEE is a laser studio based in Vught. Here, young entrepreneur Laszlo Meulman creates all sorts of beautiful pieces using his BRM laser machine.

After spending a year working with wood using a demonstration model, Eric van Est of Wood Sensation purchased his second BRM 6090. This time, a brand-new one! Wood Sensation originally started out as a flooring supplier. A supplier of floor oils asked them to produce samples of the wood they use for their floors. Various oil products are applied to colour these samples. Finally, the name of the relevant product is engraved onto the sample. That was the reason for choosing a laser machine. Previously, they outsourced that work because they were doing it for a single supplier. But at present, they carry out this work for seven companies.

Cutting parts for a scale model in-house is far more effective than having it done elsewhere. This was the experience of Rotterdam-based architectural firm GROUP A. At GROUP A, Gabrielis Varnelis is in charge of the laser cutter, and he explains why they chose this machine. “The 90×130 cm format proved to be the best fit for us when we investigated which size of sheet material was most commonly used. It was also the best match when we looked at the materials we use most, such as cardboard and MDF.” The BRM 90130 also suited the size of the scale models they produce most frequently very well.