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Affordable Water Jet Cutters

The 'Wazer' Uses Water and Sand to Cut Through Steel

— September 14, 2016 — Tech
Professional engineers and experienced hobbyists alike know that a water jet cutter is a powerful and efficient way to cut through tough materials, and the Wazer is bringing that capability to consumers.

Previous iterations of water jet cutters were machines that cost over $100,000 each and were too large for most home workshops. Those factors made it extremely impractical for all but professional engineering and design firms to own one. The Wazer has all the power of its mammoth predecessors, but it costs a fraction of the price and is small enough to fit on a consumer's desk.

With the Wazer water jet cutter, consumers have the freedom to more efficiently cut through any material that they work with. In demonstrations with the product, the Wazer team even cut through pennies to make impressively precise miniature portraits.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable Water Jet Cutters - The Wazer has disrupted the water jet cutter industry by providing affordable, consumer-grade machines for hobbyists and small businesses.
2. Home Water Jet Cutting - As the Wazer becomes more popular, we can expect to see a trend towards home water jet cutting as a hobby and for small business applications.
3. Miniature Water Jet Cutting - The impressive precision of the Wazer in cutting miniature portraits out of pennies opens up a new trend for miniature water jet cutting in various industries including jewelry making and model building.
Industry Implications
1. Engineering & Design - The Wazer water jet cutter could disrupt the engineering and design industry as a more affordable cutting solution for small design firms and startups.
2. DIY & Home Improvement - The Wazer has created a new market for affordable water jet cutters for home improvement and DIY enthusiasts looking to achieve professional-grade cuts.
3. Metalworking & Jewelry Making - The precision and affordability of the Wazer water jet cutter presents an opportunity for jewelry making and metalworking industries to streamline their production processes and create more intricate designs.
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