About Us - LightForce Laser Engraving in Cincinnati

LightForce Laser Engraving – Family Owned and Operated in Cincinnati

Up to 40% everyday bulk savings — even more with Member pricing. We stock 400+ items, maintain specialty awards & gift catalogs, and offer custom fabrication for signage, parts, and displays.

Welcome to LightForce Laser Engraving, a veteran-owned, family business in Cincinnati, Ohio. We provide professional laser cutting, marking, and etching for gifts, awards, signage, and small-batch parts.

⚠️ Pro Tip: All branding is done using laser engraving, not printing—your design is permanently etched into the material with crisp precision, not applied with ink.

Wood: engraves with deep, natural contrast.
Glass, acrylic, and crystal: bright, frosted etch.
Metal: metals are marked, not deep engraved; we apply a ceramic marking that permanently bonds to metals for a smooth, black mark that does not compromise the integrity of the metal.
Leatherette: engraves black, gold, or silver depending on product selection.
Color fill: color fill, such as black, gold, or silver, can be applied to engravings upon request.
Supplying your own item? Contact us to confirm suitability.

Build Your Box (Mix & Match) Shop Gift Sets & Bundles Get a Quote

Bundles, Gift Sets & Mix-and-Match

Office & Event Essentials (Mix & Match): Build your kit—name badges, desk plates, journals, drinkware, swag bags, and more—to unlock tiered savings. Start here: Office & Event Essentials Builder.
Gift Sets & Boxed Bundles: Pre-curated and ready to gift— including our Ammo Can Gift Box Bundle, Wooden Keepsake Box Bundle, and The Ultimate Swag Bag Tote—plus themed sets for weddings, events, corporate recognition, anniversaries, and more. Shop: Gift Sets & Bundles.
Everyday savings: Up to 40% off with bulk tiers; Members save even more.

Our Custom Laser Engraving Services

Custom Engraved Signage & Wall Art.
Architectural and ADA signage, business and logo signage, and custom wall art for events, rooms and homes—crafted with crisp, consistent etching.

Personalized Gifts
Shop cutting boards, picture frames, portfolios & journals, games, keychains & accessories, tumblers & drinkware, coasters & trivets, and pet gifts. Perfect for weddings, memorials, and housewarmings and more.

Contemporary Awards & Custom Engraved Plaques
From classic corporate plaques to hand-blown art glass and modern recognition.

Laser Etching, Cutting & Metal Marking
Durable metal IDs and parts marking; etch on glass, acrylic, and crystal; precision cutting for acrylic and wood.

Custom Design and Vector Services
Need artwork or layout? We create laser-ready, vectorized designs for decor, signage, and one-of-a-kind projects. Free when ordering any product or service. Contact us for vector only service.

Fabrication & Prototyping

Signage & inlays: Layered acrylic/wood for crisp contrast.
Panels & plates: Control panels, nameplates, tags, backers.
Jigs & templates: Fixtures for repeatable setups.
Small-batch parts: Short runs with tight tolerances.

Featured Collections

In-Stock, Catalogs & Membership

400+ in-stock items: Ready to engrave and ship.
Specialty awards & gift catalogs for recognition and client gifting.
Member pricing: deeper discounts, priority proofs, easier reorders.

Engraving Customer-Supplied Items & Material Suitability

Contact us to confirm material suitability before ordering. We select products and brands that deliver high-quality, consistent engraving. Some materials—like certain plastics—may not engrave well.

Works well: Wood, acrylic, glass, crystal, leather; coated metals via ceramic marking.
May vary: Some plastics and unknown coatings can haze, melt, or engrave unevenly.
Bring-your-own items: Send photos and material details; test engraves available on request.

Our Process

Share specs: Item, quantity, deadline, and artwork.
Proof fast: Digital proof within 24 hours for approval.
Produce: Typical lead time 3–7 days after approval (rush available).
Ship/Deliver: Nationwide shipping; local delivery on qualifying orders and pickup options.
Reorder: Saved layouts and personalization lists for quick repeats.

Artwork Guidelines

Best results: vector files (SVG, AI, EPS, PDF) or 300+ DPI black/white art.
Convert fonts to outlines or include font files; keep small text simple.
We can clean up or convert files on request.

Why Choose Us?

Veteran-owned: Proudly supporting veterans and families.
Quality craftsmanship: Crisp detail and consistent etching/marking.
Personalized service: Every project tailored to your needs.
Fast turnaround & responsive support: Quick proofs and clear communication.
Free personalization options: Use Google Fonts or upload your logo or art design.

Reviews & Community

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Contact & Hours

Have questions or need a quote? Contact us or call (513) 265-9508. Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. EST.