Makera at CES 2026: A New Chapter for Desktop CNC

CES 2026 Recap: Makera Returns with a Bigger Vision

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From January 6–9, 2026, Makera exhibited at CES with its most ambitious showcase to date. Located at Booth 54363 in the Venetian Expo & Convention Center (Level 2, Halls A–D), the Makera team presented a complete vision of modern desktop CNC—one that bridges online momentum, real-world making, and a growing creator ecosystem.

CES has always been a place where emerging technologies meet real users. At CES 2026, Makera’s presence reflected a clear shift: from proving what desktop CNC could be, to demonstrating how it is already being used, explored, and expanded by creators around the world.

Live CNC Demos Across the Booth

Throughout the four days, Makera ran multiple live machining demonstrations across the booth. Carvera, Carvera Air, and the Makera Z1 were showcased in different demo stations, each performing real-world CNC operations such as metal cutting, 4-axis rotary machining, and high-detail relief carving.

By distributing the machines across separate demo areas, visitors were able to observe different machining processes up close and compare workflows in parallel—highlighting the flexibility of desktop CNC across a range of applications and materials.

Selected demo setups were paired with the Makera Cyclone Dust Collector, helping keep work areas clean and machining results easy to observe during extended cutting sessions.

Makera Z1 Takes Center Stage

CES 2026 marked Makera Z1’s first major public showcase following the successful close of its Kickstarter campaign. The campaign concluded on December 12, 2025, after 45 days, with 6,927 backers contributing a total of $10,245,134 - the most successful desktop CNC launches to date. Late Pledge access remains available for those still looking to join at final campaign pricing.

Beyond crowdfunding momentum, Z1 arrived at CES with strong third-party recognition. In 2025, Makera Z1 received the French Design Award – Gold Award 2025, underscoring its balance of performance, usability, and industrial design.

At CES 2026, Z1 was further recognized with Kickstarter’s “Best of Kickstarter 2026” award, accompanied by an official trophy presented on-site—highlighting the project’s impact and momentum following its successful campaign.

Throughout the show, Z1 ran live machining demos, drawing attention for its compact footprint, approachable workflow, and ability to deliver professional-grade results in a desktop-friendly form. For many first-time visitors to Makera, Z1 became a natural focal point—demonstrating how far desktop CNC has evolved in both capability and accessibility.

Collaborating Across the CES Floor

This year, Makera extended its presence beyond its own booth through live collaborations with Kickstarter, Jellop, and Jackery. A Makera Z1 was featured at each partner’s booth, creating a connected experience across CES.

At Jackery’s booth, Z1 was powered directly by a Jackery HomePower 3000 portable power station, running real machining jobs without grid power. The setup demonstrated how desktop CNC can operate in flexible, mobile, and non-traditional environments, expanding how and where CNC machining can be used.

Mill & Chill: Hands-On Making at CES

One of the most popular areas at the Makera booth was the Mill & Chill workshop zone. Here, visitors were invited to move beyond observation and actively engage in the making process.

Attendees explored beta versions of Makerables, using its AI-powered tools to generate models, and then processed those designs directly using a beta build of Makera Studio. The experience offered a glimpse into a future workflow designed to shorten the path from idea to finished part—lowering barriers for newcomers while remaining powerful for experienced users.

More updates on Makerables and Makera Studio will be shared through Makera’s website, email, and social channels as development continues.

Media, Creators, and Community Momentum

Makera’s CES 2026 booth attracted strong interest from both media and the maker community. The team engaged with journalists and editors from TechTimes, OverMedia, Digital Trends, Associated Press (AP), and others, alongside a steady stream of creators, educators, hobbyists, and existing users.

Conversations throughout the show often centered on how desktop CNC is evolving—from a niche tool into a practical platform for prototyping, education, hands-on hobby projects, and small-scale production. Many visitors were encountering Makera for the first time, while others returned to share how they are already using Makera machines in their own workshops, studios, and businesses.

Behind the Booth

CES is as much about the people as the products. From the early booth idea to the final teardown, Makera’s team spent the week exchanging ideas, answering questions, and learning directly from the community. Team photos and end-of-show moments captured not just a successful exhibition, but the growing momentum behind Makera’s mission.

Looking Ahead to CES 2027

CES 2026 marked an important milestone for Makera—from a record-breaking Kickstarter launch to live, real-world demonstrations and deeper ecosystem development. With Makera Z1 now reaching a broader global audience, Makerables and Makera Studio continuing to evolve, Makera’s momentum is clearly accelerating.

Thank you to everyone who visited, collaborated, and shared feedback with us in Las Vegas.

We’ll see you at CES 2027—until then, keep making.