2nd Edition Contest Completed

SKYFIRE
DIY Fiber Laser Cutter Competition 2024-2025

Review the completed 2nd edition and learn from real DIY fiber laser builds.
The contest ended on December 15, 2025. Use this archive for results and test files, then continue to the active 3rd edition.

Winner Archive

Top builders from the 2nd edition.

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1st Place 01

Michael Barry

$3,000 voucher for the strongest overall DIY build.

2nd Place 02

Ivan Serdyuk

$1,800 voucher for excellent execution and presentation.

3rd Place 03

András Farkas

$1,000 voucher for a strong project with real cutting value.

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Appearance Design

Aesthetic appeal and craftsmanship quality

Innovation

Unique design concepts and technical innovation

Cutting Performance

Precision, speed, and cutting quality

Expandability

Feature expansion and upgrade potential

2nd Edition Video Archive

Watch the builds that won.

The second contest has ended. The strongest value on this page is now the winning project videos and the post-contest interviews.

Michael Barry 1st place contest video thumbnail Contest Video
1st Place · Michael Barry

Overall winning DIY fiber laser build.

Start here: this is the top-ranked entry and the clearest example of what the 2nd edition rewarded.

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Ivan Serdyuk 2nd place contest video thumbnail Contest Video
2nd Place · Ivan Serdyuk

Strong execution and presentation.

A practical reference for builders comparing structure, cutting proof, and project storytelling.

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András Farkas 3rd place contest video thumbnail Contest Video
3rd Place · András Farkas

Real cutting value and build clarity.

Useful for understanding how project documentation and machine output were judged together.

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Canada contestant video thumbnail Notable Entry
Notable Entry · Canada

Additional builder story from the 2nd edition.

This entry and interview add another practical perspective for people preparing for the current 3rd edition.

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Participant Archive

Builders from the 2nd edition.

A compact record of registered builders. The main story remains the winner videos above.

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Archive Files

2nd edition DXF files.

Keep these downloads as reference material. The main archive is now the winner videos above.

Thick Plate 01

8MM Thick Plate Pattern

Test the cutter's capability with thicker plate material and stable pierce behavior.

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Assembly 02

Carbon Steel Assembly

Show complex part geometry, fit, corner control, and dimensional consistency.

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Fine Detail 03

Stainless Steel Sharp Corners

Demonstrate 0.8-1MM stainless steel corner accuracy and edge definition.

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Precision 04

Classic Precision Test

Use 1MM stainless steel to show repeatable accuracy and clean detail cutting.

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Carbon Steel 05

Brake Pad 3MM Cutting

Demonstrate a practical carbon steel cut with shape accuracy and finish quality.

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