The compact dust collector Quantum Laser is specifically designed to extract emissions from thermal cutting and welding applications like laser cutting, plasma cutting or laser welding. The Quantum Laser dust extraction systems include an integrated spark arrestor and additionally a separate spark discharge which ensures that coarse hot particles are collected in a separate bin to prevent the ignition of flammable fine dust particles and to reduce fire hazards from the extraction system. The optimized filter design together with the dual pulse cleaning system ensures best separation efficiency especially with fine laser dust.