Abstract: A system and method forms protruding features on a surface of a substrate through the use of multiple laser beams. The protruding features collectively define an array that results in a non-slip feature or non-slip element/texture on the substrate for installation in slippery environments for safe passage and traversing by persons thereabove. The plurality or multiple laser beams are carried by a moveable platform coupled with a CNC machine having instructions or logic that is programmed to form the protruding features at precise locations on the substrate. The multiple laser beams are angled relative to a center axis, typically more than 10 degrees relative to vertical. When three lasers are used, each laser beam is directed to a sector around a beam impingement point where powder material has been deposited to be liquefied by the beams. The beams are in respective sectors relative to the beam impingement point.