Session 6.06 Koenig Machinery demonstration
Tracks
Track 6
| Friday, June 19, 2026 |
| 11:55 AM - 12:55 PM |
| Pacific Blue Showroom (Level 1) |
Overview
Empowering future makers with xTool Laser Solutions
Details
Exhibition - trade display # 20
This session is suitable for: All
Speaker
Ru Lindsay
Sales Manager Qld
Koenig Machinery
Empowering Future Makers with xTool Laser Solutions
Presentation description
Presented by Koenig Machinery, this workshop demonstrates how laser technology serves as a catalyst for innovation within the Australian Curriculum (V9.0).
As schools transition toward more sophisticated digital fabrication, CO2, UV and Diode lasers provides a safe, accessible, and high-performance ecosystem for students from Prep to Year 10.
Curriculum & STEM Integration
The session provides a pedagogical framework for integrating the CO2, UV and Diode lasers (using the XTool series) across several key learning areas:
P–6 Design & Technologies: Focuses on "Generating and Designing" by transforming digital drawings into physical objects, building early confidence in ICT.
7–10 Design & Technologies: Supports "Materials and Technologies Specialisations" through precise prototyping in timber, acrylic, and textiles, fostering engineering rigour.
General Capabilities: Enhances Critical and Creative Thinking through iterative design cycles and Digital Literacy via the intuitive xTool Creative Space (XCS) software.
Vocational Inspiration: Opening minds to future pathways by demonstrating the creative potential of modern laser technology.
Cross-Curriculum Priorities: Demonstrates how laser precision can be used to explore Sustainability (minimising material waste) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through culturally responsive design.
Key Learning Outcomes
Attendees will gain practical insights into:
Classroom Safety: Navigating Class 1 laser safety standards and effective fume extraction for indoor environments.
Workflow Efficiency: Streamlining the path from "idea to object" using user-friendly software that supports both beginners and advanced CAD users.
Project Versatility: Exploring real-world STEM projects—from simple mechanical linkages to complex architectural models.
By focusing on the Design Thinking process, this workshop empowers educators to move beyond simple engraving toward meaningful, curriculum-aligned fabrication.
Koenig Machinery provides the technical bridge, ensuring teachers have the support to turn their classrooms into high-functioning makerspaces.
As schools transition toward more sophisticated digital fabrication, CO2, UV and Diode lasers provides a safe, accessible, and high-performance ecosystem for students from Prep to Year 10.
Curriculum & STEM Integration
The session provides a pedagogical framework for integrating the CO2, UV and Diode lasers (using the XTool series) across several key learning areas:
P–6 Design & Technologies: Focuses on "Generating and Designing" by transforming digital drawings into physical objects, building early confidence in ICT.
7–10 Design & Technologies: Supports "Materials and Technologies Specialisations" through precise prototyping in timber, acrylic, and textiles, fostering engineering rigour.
General Capabilities: Enhances Critical and Creative Thinking through iterative design cycles and Digital Literacy via the intuitive xTool Creative Space (XCS) software.
Vocational Inspiration: Opening minds to future pathways by demonstrating the creative potential of modern laser technology.
Cross-Curriculum Priorities: Demonstrates how laser precision can be used to explore Sustainability (minimising material waste) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives through culturally responsive design.
Key Learning Outcomes
Attendees will gain practical insights into:
Classroom Safety: Navigating Class 1 laser safety standards and effective fume extraction for indoor environments.
Workflow Efficiency: Streamlining the path from "idea to object" using user-friendly software that supports both beginners and advanced CAD users.
Project Versatility: Exploring real-world STEM projects—from simple mechanical linkages to complex architectural models.
By focusing on the Design Thinking process, this workshop empowers educators to move beyond simple engraving toward meaningful, curriculum-aligned fabrication.
Koenig Machinery provides the technical bridge, ensuring teachers have the support to turn their classrooms into high-functioning makerspaces.
Biography
Ru Lindsay | Sales Specialist & Solutions Developer
Ru Lindsay is a specialist in laser technology and industrial solutions for Konig Machinery. After three foundational years at the Melbourne HQ, Ru is now permanently based at the Queensland branch, bringing high-level technical expertise to the local market.
Ru excels in solutions development, working closely with customers to design bespoke workflows that enhance precision and productivity. Known for a strategic approach to sales, Ru combines deep product knowledge with a commitment to long-term client success. Now in QLD, Ru remains a key bridge between world-class machinery and the unique needs of northern manufacturers.
