Systems and Methods for Laser Fabrication

A computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine comprising:

• a laser head comprising a laser;
• a housing defining an interior space of the CNC machine, wherein the interior space of the CNC machine is bounded by an interior floor, interior walls, and an openable lid, wherein the openable lid comprises a lid camera assembly comprising a camera arranged to capture images of the interior space of the CNC machine;
• a material bed positioned above the interior floor and configured to support material placed within the interior space of the CNC machine;
• a first material passthrough opening in the housing positioned on a first side of the housing, wherein the first material passthrough opening comprises a curtain, wherein the curtain is arranged to block laser light from exiting through the first material passthrough opening while material is inserted through the first material passthrough opening;
• and
• an exhaust port configured to route fumes from within the interior space of the CNC machine to an air filter separate from the CNC machine.