Proudly South African, New Germany

Laser Cutting &
Engraving,
Precision Cut in New Germany

From corporate gifts to signage and industrial marking. Our machines are built with versatility in mind, delivering clean cuts and crisp engraving across almost any surface.

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Laser engraving an intricate mandala design into a plywood panel, glowing as it cuts
Laser engraving a design onto a glass tumbler in the machine
Branded aluminium water bottles laser-engraved with client logos
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Years in operation
Established laser specialists serving KwaZulu-Natal & beyond.
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Materials handled
Wood, acrylic, metals, glass, leather and many more.
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Applications served
From corporate gifts to industrial component marking.
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Typical turnaround
Fast quoting and quick jobs on standard work.

What we do

Precision services for every surface

One workshop, a full range of processes, from laser cutting and engraving to UV printing, dialled in for clean edges, fine detail and repeatable results.

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Black acrylic house-number sign reading 123 Famiglia Alighieri, cut from sheet

Laser Cutting

Sharp, burr-free cuts in wood, acrylic, board, fabric and more, perfect for signage, packaging, stencils and plastic fabrication.

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Set of clear acrylic coasters laser-engraved with the Thorndycraft Microbrews logo

Laser Engraving & Etching

Photo-quality engraving and permanent etching on wood, glass, coated metals, leather and stone, for trophies, gifts and interior detail.

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Wooden business card laser-marked with the EXSTO Flooring logo and cut-out pattern

Component Marking

Durable serial numbers, logos, barcodes and traceability marks on parts and tooling. Clean, consistent and production-ready.

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Spot UV printing samples with raised, high-gloss coating on coloured cards

UV Printing

Raised spot-UV and full-colour UV printing on signage, stickers, labels and cards. Crisp, high-gloss detail with a tactile, premium finish.

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Laser-cut wooden world map wall art with an inlaid dark backing
Laser cutting steel plate with a spray of sparks
Laser engraving a glass tumbler held in the machine bed
Clear acrylic coasters engraved with a brewery logo

About Etch Africa

Machines built with versatility in mind

Etch Africa is a proudly South African business based in New Germany, KwaZulu-Natal. Our machines are manufactured with versatility in mind, giving them broad applications across many industries, so whatever your material or run size, we can help you cut, engrave and mark it with precision.

From one-off corporate gifts to repeatable production marking, we bring the same care to every job: clean edges, faithful detail and honest turnaround.

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Why choose us

Local, versatile and fast

Everything happens in-house in New Germany, so you deal directly with the people running the machines.

  • Proudly South AfricanA local New Germany workshop you can visit, call and rely on.
  • Near-any-surface capabilityWood, acrylic, glass, coated metals, leather, stone and beyond.
  • Fast, honest turnaroundQuick quoting and efficient jobs to keep your project moving.
  • Broad industry experienceCorporate, fashion, signage, education, interiors and more.
See what we cut
Laser cutting head at work on metal with bright sparks
Grey acrylic address sign reading 28 Newbury Close
Black acrylic address sign reading 123 Famiglia Alighieri
Walnut wooden business card with a laser-cut geometric pattern

Our work

Some examples of what we do

A selection of recent cutting, engraving and marking work, from wooden wall art and acrylic signage to engraved glassware and branded gifts.

Applications

Twenty industries, one workshop

Our versatility means we work across a huge spread of applications. If yours isn't listed, it probably still fits, so just ask.

  • Corporate Gifts
  • Fashion
  • Invitations
  • Marking
  • Packaging
  • Plastic Fabrication
  • Point of Sale
  • Scrap Booking
  • Stencils
  • Wedding & Events
  • Educational Items
  • Interior Design
  • Jewellery
  • Model Building
  • Photo Engraving
  • Point of Purchase
  • Rubber Stamps
  • Signage
  • Trophies
  • Woodwork

Materials

What we can engrave & cut

Filter the matrix to see which materials we can engrave, cut, or both. Don't see yours? Give us a call to check.

Materials matrix showing which materials Etch Africa can engrave and cut
Material Engrave Cut

Working with something else? The list above covers our most common materials, so call us to check others.

Answers

Frequently asked questions

The essentials on materials, turnaround, artwork and quoting. Still unsure? We're a phone call away.

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We handle a wide range: wood, acrylic, fabric, glass, coated metals, leather, rubber, paper, board and more. Engraving reaches even further than cutting (into stone, tile and bare metals). Check the materials matrix above, and call us for anything not listed.

Most standard jobs turn around quickly once artwork and materials are confirmed. Timelines depend on run size and complexity, so we'll give you a firm estimate with your quote.

Vector files (SVG, AI, PDF, DXF, EPS) are ideal for cutting and marking, with cut lines and engrave areas clearly separated. High-resolution raster files work well for photo engraving. Not sure what you have? Send it over and we'll advise.

Tell us the material, dimensions, quantity and what you'd like cut, engraved or marked. Attach artwork if you have it. Reach us by phone or email and we'll come back with pricing and lead time.

Working area varies by material thickness and the job. For large pieces or oversized panels, contact us with your dimensions and we'll confirm what fits on our beds.