TechnologyAugust 28, 2026

galvo

GAL-vo

Definition

Short for 'galvanometer,' referring to a high-speed laser scanning system that uses mirrors to deflect a laser beam onto a target surface with extreme precision and velocity.

Etymology

The term is a clipping of 'galvanometer,' a device named after the 18th-century Italian scientist Luigi Galvani, who was a pioneer in the study of bioelectricity.

In the news

The article uses 'galvo' to describe the high-speed scanning technology in the xTool X1 that allows for rapid engraving by moving laser beams via mirrors rather than physically moving the entire laser head.

xTool Introduces X1, a Next-Gen All-in-One Laser Platform Built for Speed, Scale, and Versatility

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