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Older systems used a fixed laser with a moving x-y table underneath; some potential customers shied away from this technology because of speed limitations, relates Chris Chow, VP/converting at Laser Machining. Newer "galvo" systems (which employ scanning galvanometers) use steered beams and rotating mirrors to help the laser move faster. Typical processing speeds reported range from 80 ips to 600 ips.